Download or read book The Golden Age of the Spanish Dance written by Michael 'miguel' Bernal and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-06 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This printed material is a chronological history of dance, bringing together many different dancers and styles, a unification of Spanish art-forms. We have seen a handful of dance biographies always declaring the career of their subject as the most important. Let's place into perspective that we had many dancers during the same time frame and each one contributed, some more than others. Noting the artistic contributions made by these performers made it easier to review the period of Spanish dance as an 'era'. We took these performers and placed them into one account, foretelling how this style of dance contributed to the overall American style of the Spanish dance. Americans Ted Shawn, Ruth St. Denis, La Meri, Carmelita Maracci and Ballet Russes Anna Pavlova, Adoph Bolm and Leonide Massine were all in some way affected by the Spanish dance. Even Hollywood and Broadway were instrumental in the birth of Hispanic culture in the country. In this first book I have highlighted the careers of two artists, La Argentina and Vicente Escudero, both worked together forming a part-time partnership important in this early era. Later Spaniards who exemplified the art-form in America were La Argentinita, Pilar Lopez, Rosario & Antonio, Jose Greco, and Nana Lorca whos reflections are mirrored within these pages and later editions.
Download or read book The Little Spanish Dancer written by Madeline Brandeis and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-09-17 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Little Spanish Dancer" by Madeline Brandeis is a captivating children's book that takes young readers on an enchanting journey into the world of dance, culture, and friendship. The story follows the adventures of young Dolores, a spirited and talented girl living in a picturesque Spanish village. Dolores possesses a deep passion for dancing, and she dreams of becoming a professional dancer one day. When a renowned dance company visits her village, Dolores seizes the opportunity to audition for a spot in the troupe. However, she faces obstacles and challenges along the way, including the doubts of some villagers who believe that dancing is not a suitable pursuit for a young girl. As Dolores embarks on her quest to follow her dreams, she forms a special bond with a traveling circus troupe and its young performer, Pancho. Together, they navigate the joys and trials of pursuing their artistic passions. The story beautifully explores themes of determination, friendship, and the importance of staying true to one's dreams and identity. Madeline Brandeis weaves a tale that is not only rich in storytelling but also celebrates the vibrant culture and traditions of Spain. Through Dolores' journey, readers are introduced to the colorful world of Spanish dance, music, and customs. "The Little Spanish Dancer" is a story of empowerment and self-discovery, where young readers can find inspiration to pursue their own dreams and interests. It emphasizes the idea that with dedication, hard work, and the support of friends and family, one can overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. In summary, "The Little Spanish Dancer" is a heartwarming and culturally rich children's book that encourages readers to embrace their passions, overcome challenges, and celebrate the beauty of different cultures. It remains a cherished story that continues to captivate young imaginations and inspire them to follow their own dreams.
Download or read book Flamenco Nation written by Sandie Holguín and published by University of Wisconsin Press. This book was released on 2019-06-11 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How did flamenco—a song and dance form associated with both a despised ethnic minority in Spain and a region frequently derided by Spaniards—become so inexorably tied to the country’s culture? Sandie Holguín focuses on the history of the form and how reactions to the performances transformed from disgust to reverance over the course of two centuries. Holguín brings forth an important interplay between regional nationalists and image makers actively involved in building a tourist industry. Soon they realized flamenco performances could be turned into a folkloric attraction that could stimulate the economy. Tourists and Spaniards alike began to cultivate flamenco as a representation of the country's national identity. This study reveals not only how Spain designed and promoted its own symbol but also how this cultural form took on a life of its own.
Download or read book Sonidos Negros written by K. Meira Goldberg and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How is the politics of Blackness figured in the flamenco dancing body? What does flamenco dance tell us about the construction of race in the Atlantic world? Sonidos Negros traces how, in the span between 1492 and 1933, the vanquished Moor became Black, and how this figure, enacted in terms of a minstrelized Gitano, paradoxically came to represent Spain itself. The imagined Gypsy about which flamenco imagery turns dances on a knife's edge delineating Christian and non-Christian, White and Black worlds. This figure's subversive teetering undermines Spain's symbolic linkage of religion with race, a prime weapon of conquest. Flamenco's Sonidos Negros live in this precarious balance, amid the purposeful confusion and ruckus cloaking embodied resistance, the lament for what has been lost, and the values and aspirations of those rendered imperceptible by enslavement and colonization.
Download or read book Antonio Triana and the Spanish Dance written by Rita Vega de Triana and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-02-04 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book also traces the evolution of the Spanish Dance technique, marked as it is by a turbulent history. Antonio Triana was a dancer of mature artistry, dignity and power. His physical and technical achievements went beyond what is generally known about Spanish Dance. His dance presented the essence of the Spanish character and, in his choreography, he used his traditional background for his brilliant inspirations. He partnered the legendary La Argentinita, Pilar Lopez and Carmen Amaya with spirit and gallantry. Over the years he developed a very distinct method of teaching and he became one of the foremost Spanish Flamenco dancers and teachers of his time. Rita Vega de Triana formed the Triana Ballet Español with her late husband. She currently teaches Hispanic dance and related subjects at the University of Texas at El Paso and directs her own school as well as performing around the United States as a guest artist and choreographer.
Download or read book Lola s Fandango written by Anna Witte and published by Barefoot Books. This book was released on 2018-09-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Little Lola is tired of living in her big sisters shadow. But when she starts taking secret flamenco lessons from her Papi, will she find the courage to share her new skill with the world?
Download or read book Ol Flamenco written by George Ancona and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FLAMENCO-it's dancing, it's singing, it's guitar playing! It's a way of expressing oneself that has evolved from many influences over hundreds of years. Today flamenco is practiced throughout the world and all across the United States. In Santa Fe, New Mexico, we meet Janira Cordova, the youngest member of a company studying to perform flamenco. Here the students learn the tools of their art-how to move their hands, arms, bodies, and feet to the traditional rhythms of the music and songs. Each aspect of flamenco is explored in detail. The origins of the art form are also explained, which draw upon the musical traditions of Indian, Arab, and North African cultures, among others. Janira's flamenco has progressed well, and at Santa Fe's annual Spanish Market in July, she finally has a chance to join the older dancers and perform in the town plaza. With colorful, action-packed photographs and accessible text, readers are sure to feel Janira's excitement and catch flamenco fever. �Ol�!
Download or read book The Sketch written by and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Only in Spain written by Nellie Bennett and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why don't' you...run away with the gypsies? Ten-hour shifts in a high-end department store and catering to snooty customers...Nellie Bennett's life wasn't supposed to turn out this way. But maybe all she needs to do is infuse a little passion into her routine—through flamenco dance lessons, for instance. What Nellie doesn't realize is that flamenco is not just a dance—it's a way of life that seems much more enticing than her depressing retail gig. So she packs her suede dance shoes and leaves everything she knows behind, flying halfway around the world to seek the authentic experience in Seville, where the dark-eyed gypsy boys and mouth-watering tapas are enough to make Nellie want to stay in Spain forever. And why shouldn't she? Only in Spain is a foot-stomping, full-on firecracker of a memoir—crackling with energy, food, dance, gypsies, and love—that will capture your heart with the first "Olé!" "A vivid, entertaining memoir...Bennett had me itching to pack my bag and join her."—Ann Vanderhoof, author of An Embarrassment of Mangoes and The Spice Necklace
Download or read book Masterpieces with Flair Book 1 written by Jane Magrath and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Energetic and lively pieces to appeal to students who like fast and sparkling music. The selections are from such masters as Bach, Beethoven, Haydn and Bartok. All pieces are in their original form. Early intermediate to intermediate.
Download or read book Beauty Is Experience written by Emmaly Wiederholt and published by . This book was released on 2017-04-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beauty is Experience is a collaboration between dancer/writer Emmaly Wiederholt and photographer Gregory Bartning. For more than two years, they collected interviews and photographs of dancers over age 50 along the West Coast. Spanning from Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area to Portland and Seattle, the culmination includes over 50 interviews with dancers ranging in age from 50 to 95, and ranging in practice from ballet and Argentine tango to African and contact improvisation.
Download or read book Scribner s Monthly an Illustrated Magazine for the People written by and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 962 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 986 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dance and Its Music in America 1528 1789 written by Kate Van Winkle Keller and published by Pendragon Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spanish exploration and settlement -- French exploration and settlement -- The English plantation colonies in the South -- The tobacco colonies -- New England -- The Middle Atlantic colonies.
Download or read book The Century written by and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 986 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tradiciones Nuevomexicanas written by Mary Caroline Montaño and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive overview of New Mexican folk arts from the 16th century to the present time.
Download or read book Flamenco on the Global Stage written by K. Meira Goldberg and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-10-05 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The language of the body is central to the study of flamenco. From the records of the Inquisition, to 16th century literature, to European travel diaries, the Spanish dancer beguiles and fascinates. The word flamenco evokes the image of a sensuous and rebellious woman--the bailaora --whose movements seduce the audience, only to reject their attention with a stomp of defiance. The dancer's body is an agent of ideological resistance, conveying a conflicting desire for subjectivity and autonomy and implying deeply held ideas about history, national identity, femininity and masculinity. This collection of new essays provides an overview of flamenco scholarship, illuminating flamenco's narrative and chronology and addressing some common misconceptions. The contributors offer fresh perspectives on age-old themes and suggest new paradigms for flamenco as a cultural practice. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
