Spanish dance can refer to many expressions of dance considered particularly Spanish and reflect the customs and traditions of villages across Spain. Some popular Spanish dances that have been popularized worldwide include the fandango, seguidillas, and jota. Additionally, there are regional dances like the Sardana from Catalonia, the muñeira from regions like Asturias and Galicia, and flamenco from Andalusia, which is perhaps the most famous Spanish dance globally known for its emotional performances combining dance, singing and guitar music.

1. Typical Spanish
Dances

2. Spanish Dance can refer to many expressions of
dance that are often considered particularly
Spanish.
The dances are a reflection of the customs and
traditions of a village and many are the result of
the fusion of diverse cultures that have
populated throughout the years various
territories worldwide. Spain is rich in popular
customs
The dances of Spain that have been popularized
in the world, including:

3. • The fandango: Although historically indicated that the
fandango came to Spain through whom had been in
the kingdom of Indian, fandango has become so
popular and important in the Spanish folklore which
was declared in 2010 as a Cultural Interest. The
fandango is danced in pairs and with accompanying
"castañuelas", which makes it considered a simile of
the jota.

4. • The seguidillas: The
seguidillas are typical songs
of Spain but also has a
typical dance in particular,
are typical of regions such
as Madrid and Canary
Islands. The first seguidillas
appeared in the XVIII
century theaters, since its
beginnings were
characterized as lively pace
and be accompanied by the
flute, guitars, flutes and
castanets. His themes are
usually rogues but also has
themes of love letters.

5. • The jota: The Jota is a typical Spanish dance. This
dance is accompanied by the sound of castanets and
dancers, dressed in costumes similar to flamenco
dancers. The pace of the jota compass is ¾, also used
for the interpretation guitars, drums, and mandolins
are used.
Additionally within the traditional dances of Spain have
regional dances of Spain, among them are:

6. • The Sardana: Typical Andorra and Catalonia.
The Sardana is a dance that takes place in
groups and in circular form. This dance is done by
a group of people and is considered a social
dance, because many people are used to make it.
Is accompanied on its compass with an average
of twelve instruments.

7. • The muñeira: This traditional Spanish dance is
typical of regions such as Asturias, Galicia and
Castilla y León. The muñeira, often is accompanied
by tambourines, flute, bagpipes, drums. The
structure of dance is similar to the Sardana and
presents a beat of 6/8.

8. • The flamenco: Flamenco is an Andalusian art that
integrates dance, singing and guitar music. Is known
for its intensely emotional and also for its graceful
movements of arms, fierce stomping, deep groans
and strumming guitar. The flamenco is the typical
spanish dance most known in the world.