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Flamenco Dance Workshop

Today, we learned that flamenco originated in the Andalusia region of southern Spain and is an important part of Spanish culture. We discovered how good posture is essential in flamenco, helping dancers perform movements with strength and control. We learned that standing tall, keeping our heads up, and making eye contact can help us look confident when performing. We practised the different hand claps used in flamenco, known as palmas, and explored how they create rhythm in the dance. We also learned how flamenco dancers use expressive arm movements and hand shapes to tell a story. Finally, we listened to traditional flamenco music and moved to the beat, helping us develop our timing and coordination.