Dance styles in origin Country >> ALEGRIAS
| ALEGRIAS |
| Dance style originated Country: |
| Spain |
| About ALEGRIAS Style: |
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The Alegrias is one of the oldest of Spanish Gypsy dances and is often called the "Queen" of Flamenco dances. It is the purest and more refined of the repertoire. It suggests the movements of the bullfight and is usually danced by a woman alone.Alegrías is a flamenco palo or musical form, which has a rhythm consisting of 12 beats. It is similar to Soleares.Alegrías originated in Cádiz. Alegrías belongs to the group of palos called Cantiñas. |
