What is a Flamenco Show? (Madrid, Spain)
In Madrid sind mir erstmals die Flamenco Show Bars aufgefallen, dachte zuerst es wäre etwas anstößiges, etwas rotlicht-mäßiges, aber es ist in Wirklichkeit eine folkloristische Kunst-, Tanz- und Musikperformance aus Südspanien, Andalusien. So etwas wie eine Varieté Show, aber mehr auf Tanz fokussiert.
Habt ihr schon einmal eine Flamenco Show besucht?
Flamenco Show promoter in Madrid, Spain (Calle de Toledo)
Fin de fiesta de Farruquito en el Tablao 1911
Video credit: De Flamenco TV
Tablao Flamenco 1911 (La Catedral del Flamenco - Villarosa)
Video credit: Tablao Flamenco 1911 (Antiguo Villa Rosa)
English
It was in Madrid that I first noticed the flamenco show bars, at first I thought it was something risqué, something like a red-light district attraction, but it’s actually a folkloric art, dance, and music performance from southern Spain, Andalusia. It’s kind of like a variety show, but with more of a focus on dance.
Have you ever been to a flamenco show?
First time hearing about Flamenco tho
I have been to a Flamenco show before in the US as a kid. It was on one of the field trips as a little kid.
At first, I also thought flamenco was only entertainment, but now I understand it is a real art form from Andalusia. It is nice that you explained how it is more like a variety show but focused on dance. I think the music, costumes, and energy must be very exciting to watch. Even if I have not yet attended a flamenco show, I would love to see one someday because it looks cultural and beautiful. Thank you for sharing your experience, because it makes me curious to learn more about Spanish traditions.
i always thought flamenco was just dancing but the music and art are amazing too
The poster reminds me of the Black swan movie
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