{"id":20866,"date":"2010-06-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2010-06-24T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clubvillamar.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/visit-seville-to-enjoy-the-percussive-rhythms-of-flamenco-dancing\/"},"modified":"2018-02-28T17:07:37","modified_gmt":"2018-02-28T17:07:37","slug":"visit-seville-to-enjoy-the-percussive-rhythms-of-flamenco-dancing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clubvillamar.com\/blog\/spain\/visit-seville-to-enjoy-the-percussive-rhythms-of-flamenco-dancing\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit Seville to Enjoy the Percussive Rhythms of Flamenco dancing"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Flamenco<\/strong><\/a> is a traditional dance of Spain that is driven by percussive rhythms of the hands and feet of the dancer along with intricate Spanish guitar playing and heartfelt vocals. Flamenco dancing embodies the three aspects of grace, sensuousness and power, all at once. Flamenco<\/strong> <\/a>dancing has been known to be originated in Andaluc\u00eda, the southernmost region of Spain.<\/span><\/p>\n

Even today, Flamenco dancing in this region is based on the area’s philosophy. Flamenco dancing has always been a favorite and modern flamenco dancing also includes hip-hop, African and Latin influences. Watching a flamenco performance<\/strong><\/a> in Spain is an important part of Spain travel.<\/span><\/p>\n

Seville<\/strong> <\/a>in Spain’s Andaluc\u00eda is known to host some of the best performances of flamenco dancing. You can visit La Carboneria<\/strong><\/a> at Calle Levies 18, Barrio de Santa Cruz during any night of the week. The area was formerly a coal-factory and you can see free performances almost all weekly nights. To make the exhibit more tourist friendly, La Carboneria also offers some great options like drinking and dancing. It is said that the pitchers of Sangria that offered here are quite good.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you’re looking for an upscale destination where you can watch a flamenco performance, try visiting El Arenal. This place also offers drinks and dinner along with the performance. Housed inside a 17th-century building, the El Arenal is known for flamenco dancing that combines with powerful choreography, beautiful backgrounds and elaborated costumes. El Arenal<\/strong><\/a> is laocated at 7 Calle Rodo, Barrio de Arenal.<\/span><\/p>\n

Casa de la Memoria<\/strong><\/a> that is located at 28, Calle Xim\u00e9nez de Enciso is known to exhibit some intimate Flamenco performances. These performances are said to be shorter than the Tablao, a dance which generally lasts for an hour. The crowds for this kind of performance are known to be more intimate with the plus point being the shows also costs less.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can also opt to stroll through the Barrio de Santa Cruz also known as Barrio Arenal<\/strong><\/a> is you want to listen to the rhythmic clapping and singing. In fact, the place features flamenco performances by locals. The bar is quite cozy but allows you to have an authentic and traditional experience, surely the one that you will remember.<\/span><\/p>\n