Whats the history of Flamenco?
Gypsy refugees entering Spain in the 15th century have been credited with the creation of flamenco. The communities had travelled extensively throughout India and the Middle East and flamenco is a fusion of the different dance, folklore and music traditions they encountered on their travels. It symbolises an outpouring of grief and emotion at being mistreated and downtrodden by every civilisation they have encountered. In recent years, there’s been a resurgence of interest in traditional flamenco dance both in and outside of Spain. It’s possible to arrange classes in most European cities.
