Joy heard that a local library
was hosting a flamenco demonstration today,
and she asked if I wanted to come along and watch it with her.
Sure! Why not?
We learned that this Spanish style of dancing
can be performed sitting or standing,
and it's as much about sound as movement.
The performers played castanets . . .
. . . and danced on wooden boards so we could hear every time
their special shoes struck the floor.
Their demonstration was fun to watch,
and I came away half tempted to sign up for flamenco lessons . . .
. . . but I probably smile too much.
Whether Spaniards are dancing or fighting bulls,
there seems to be a rule that the performers
have to look really fierce.
Actually, I might be willing to look fierce for a little while,
if I got to wear a dress like that.
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