1. Aspects of Spanish Culture

2. » To inspire students to explore different aspects of Spanish culture for their own research and presentations » To learn about the different dances of Spanish culture » To gain an appreciation for the arts » And, of course, to have fun!

3. » Flamenco » Paso Doble » Bolero » Jota » Sevillana » Salsa » Merengue » Tango

4. http://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=wiuH7yOM CVo » Folk art » Andalusia, Spain » Tripartite dance (singing, dance and guitar) » Rhythmic punctuations » Art form

5. » Theatrical Spanish dance » Man characterized as a matador » Woman is his cape » Arrogant and passionate » More of a competition dance

6. » Slow-tempo Latin music » Performed solo or in a couple » ¾ time » Originated in Spain in the late 18 th century » Dance of love http://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=EjDpshDbRJ k

7. » Folk dance » Originated in Aragon, Spain » “jump” » Lively, bouncy movements » Quick Spanish dance » Traditional, regional costumes

8. » Seville, Spain » Celebrations » Couples of all ages and sexes » Useful dance » Composed of 4 (sometimes 7) parts » Vivid dance

9. » Syncretic dance » Cuba » Normally a partner dance » Popular » Few basic steps » Many different styles of salsa

10. http://www.ehow.com/ video_2382519_mereng ue-dance- demonstration.html » National dance of the Dominican Republic and Haiti » Short, precise rhythm » Might be named after egg and sugar mixture » Suited for small, crowded dance floors » Easy to learn

11. » Originated in Rio de la Plata » Early tango is known as tango criollo » Today there are many versions » Open embrace » Close embrace

12. Hopefully this has inspired you