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Description. Differences between men and women in flamenco dance<\/h2>\n

We present a new online flamenco course: Differences between men and women in flamenco dance. We wanted to reflect the differences between men’s and women’s flamenco dancing. It is led by dancer David P\u00e9rez and our school director Esther V\u00e9lez.<\/p>\n

The music in the promotional video is called “Alcazaba” from the album “La escalera” by Miguel P\u00e9rez.<\/p>\n

Flamenco dance has always been performed by both sexes, each giving it its own unique character. Decades ago, there were very clear differences. These differences still exist today, although much less pronounced.<\/p>\n

You can see more courses by Esther V\u00e9lez or David P\u00e9rez in our online flamenco courses<\/a>. If you view the table from a PC, you can see the teacher for each course.<\/p>\n

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Development of the course of men and women in flamenco<\/h2>\n

When we begin learning flamenco dance, we start with the same technique and little by little each performer gives it their own identity.<\/p>\n

The woman stands out for her elegance, delicacy and seduction.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In women, the torso moves and tilts in all directions, accompanied by hip movements. The hands and arms are very important in women; this is their hallmark, with rounder movements and a marked difference in hand movements, as they use their fingers much more, spreading them noticeably.<\/p>\n

The man focuses more on sobriety.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

When a man dances, his torso and hips tend not to be very prominent. The wrists move just like a woman’s, but the fingers remain more static, giving much more use to “pitos” or “palpata” (finger snaps). Much more emphasis is placed on turns and footwork, lending strength and effect to the choreography.<\/p>\n

Currently, flamenco has been influenced and fused with other dances and has evolved significantly. For this reason, women are beginning to use footwork like men and are also losing their flexibility in their figures. Men use their bodies more, becoming more versatile.<\/p>\n

We must keep in mind that flamenco dance is a living art, and its technique, expression, and staging depend on the identity and personality of the performer. Thus, the style between a man and a woman can be very similar or completely different. In this course, we discuss the general differences today.<\/p>\n

What are the requirements?<\/h2>\n