Estudio Danza Flamenca

Just the other day's story.

Suddenly, a man visits the studio asking, "Can I see flamenco?" Since it was another lesson content, I was disappointed that I couldn't take enough time to explain it enough.

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That person muttered, "Woman's dance," so I hurriedly denied (sweat).

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Certainly, it seems that the stereotypical image of "woman's dance" is spreading.

When talking about flamenco dance, the proportion of women is certainly high (especially in Japan!),

Actually, it is a dance that both men and women dance.

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This does not mean pair dance, but flamenco is basically a dance that expresses individual thoughts, so men and women do not dance together like ballroom dance.

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There is no big difference in choreography between men and women, but the basic principle is "a man dances like a man".

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Probably the most masculine image in Spain is bullfighting. The behavior of a male flamenco dancer is similar to that of a bullfighter.

After all, the national character is that "there is no man who can't adore a bullfighter."

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Among the women in gorgeous dresses, the black male dancer has a strong presence.

My friend said, "I don't like dancing with a man on stage. The man is definitely more noticeable. It's really annoying."

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In fact, even at the recital in my studio, the female member's husband seemed to feel that "The teacher's movements are different. It's a cool dance with a man dancing."

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However, recently, the expression method is becoming more widespread for each person.

With the widespread acceptance of gender equality worldwide and a deeper understanding of transgender, flamenco is also affected.

For example, men are now dancing with fans, shawls, and skirts, which were originally women's props.

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But I think that's fine.

Because flamenco expresses individual thoughts.

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Would you like to express yourself in flamenco too?

Even if you don't realize it now, you will surely find "yourself and what you want to express" by dancing flamenco!
 

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