Flamenco originated in Andalusia, Spain in the 18th century through the fusion of Gypsy, Muslim, and Jewish cultures. It is characterized by four elements - singing, dancing, guitar playing, and hand clapping/foot stamping. Typical flamenco dress for women includes flowers, earrings, and ruffled skirts while men wear tight black pants with vests or jackets. Today, flamenco is celebrated through festivals, dance schools, movies, and has been recognized by UNESCO as an important cultural tradition.

1. FLAMENCO Tereza Šandová

2. OUTLINE 1. History 2. Basic Introduction 3. Flamenco Today 4. Video + Bonus 5. Summary

3. HISTORY OF FLAMENCO • Andalusia (Andalucía)-Spain, 18th of century. • Mystery, speculations, legends. • Gypsies invention. • Gypsies, Muslims, Jews : fusion of three ethnic groups

4. BASIC INTRODUCTION • Four elements: Voice-Cante, Dance-Baile, Guitar-Toce • Zapateado = style of footwork, dance performed with high heels • Percussive sounds: Handclapping-Palmas, Castanets-Castañuelas, Box-Cajon • Three groups of Flamenco songs • Typical dress

5. TYPICAL WOMEN'S DRESS Flowers, earrings, long skirt with ruffles, special high heels shoes

6. TYPICAL MEN'S DRESS Tight, black pants, shirt with a vest or jacket, special high heels shoes

7. FLAMENCO TODAY • New young artistes. • Festivals-Jerez, Sevilla... • Dance schools, fans • Movies, CD's, concerts • UNESCO

8. VIDEO: Olga Pericet - Castañuelas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzlvKMR3gK8

9. SUMMARY • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flamenco • http://www.andalucia.com/flamenco/history.htm • http://gypsyrumor.com/blog/a-brief-history-of-flamenco/

10. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!