FANDANGO

                        FANDANGO

The Fandango originated in Andalucia.

It appeared initially in the 18th century and it was very popular.

It is a dance of ternary pace but slower than "las seguidillas"

“El fandango” has transformed into a very popular dance, and he has received many names:

·       Malagueñas

·       Rondeñas

·       Granainas

·       Riberenca

·       Balls de l’Ú.

LAS SEGUIDILLAS

                                       “LAS SEGUIDILLAS”

“Las seguidillas” are a style of Valencian dances.

They are of castilian origin. They became popular during the 18th century.

“Las segudillas” is a dance that is danced in pairs and the  rythm is rapid and happy.

The arms must be low, at a height of the chest for the women and at eye level for the men, unlike in other dances.

“Las seguidillas” begin with a sound for the dancers, for example a large note with an instrument.

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VALENCIAN DANCES

                                VALENCIAN DANCES

Popular Valencian dances were seen  in the 17^th  century and they have been passed on from generation to generation.

There are many different styles of dance but the most well known is “la jota” or “los boleros”.

Now there are more groups of Valencian dancers but there was a period why the almost disappeared.

The different styles are:

·        Las seguidillas:  17^th century

·        El fandango: 18^th century

·        El bolero: 1780

·        La jota: 18^th century

Valencian dances are not complicated but there are many turns and some people seem to find these very difficult.

TRADITIONAL DANCES

                                                   INTRODUCTION

TRADITIONAL DANCES

I’m Inés.

I live in Xeraco (Valencia) Spain.  I’m 15 years old and I am going to explain the world of the traditional dances.

I love dancing and I have been dancing traditional dances since I was six years old.

I started dancing because my sister and my cousin went to dance classes too.

My grandmother, when she was young she also loved dancing, so when she was older, she started teaching these traditional dances  here in Xeraco, with the help of  her friend.

Later on when my sister was little she started dancing with a group from the “Falla la foguerà” but then the group group[ expanded so anyone from the village could join.

Now it is called,  Grup de danses de Xeraco and their dance teachers teach them many traditional dances.