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''Sevillanas'' () are a type of folk music and dance of
Sevillanas are danced by couples of all ages and sexes during celebrations (''fiestas'' or ''ferias''), often by whole families and towns. Sevillana choreography is characterized by stability and functionality, since it is a festival dance. This is why those intending to dance flamenco usually start by learning sevillanas; they are easier to master and there are more occasions for practice and training.
The rhythm of Sevillanas can be interpreted as 3/4, although it is generally 6/8.
Each sevillana is composed of four or sometimes seven parts, with each part divided into three ''coplas'' and with each ''copla'' made up of six movements. During festivals and shows, it is often the Sevillana dancing visitors to
''Sevillanas'' () are a type of folk music and dance of Sevilla
Seville (; es, Sevilla, ) is the capital and largest city of the Spanish autonomous community of Andalusia and the province of Seville. It is situated on the lower reaches of the River Guadalquivir, in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula ...
and its region. They were derived from the Seguidilla
The seguidilla (; ; plural in both English and Spanish ''seguidillas''; diminutive of ''seguida'', which means "sequence" and is the name of a dance). Accessed May 2008. is an old Castilian folksong and dance form in quick triple time for two peo ...
, an old Castilian folk music and dance genre. In the nineteenth century they were influenced by Flamenco
Flamenco (), in its strictest sense, is an art form based on the various folkloric music traditions of southern Spain, developed within the gitano subculture of the region of Andalusia, and also having historical presence in Extremadura and ...
. They have a relatively limited musical pattern but are rich in lyrics based on country life, virgins, country towns, neighborhoods, pilgrimage, and love themes.
''Sevillanas'' can be heard mainly in fairs and festivals, including the famous Seville Fair
The Seville Fair (officially and in es, Feria de Abril de Sevilla, "Seville April Fair") is held in the Andalusian capital of Seville, Spain. The fair generally begins two weeks after the Semana Santa, or Easter Holy Week.
The fair officially be ...
(''Feria de abril de Sevilla''). Among local groups that perform it are the Los Romeros de la Puebla, Los Amigos de Gines, Las Corraleras de Lebrija, Cantores de Hispalis, and Los del Río
Los del Río (, "Those from the River"), also known as The Del Rios, are a Spanish Latin pop and dance duo which was formed in 1962 by Antonio Romero Monge (17 February 1948) and Rafael Ruiz Perdigones (10 November 1947). They are best known fo ...
.
Sevillanas Rocieras are a religiously oriented genre of the Sevillana, with a particular emphasis on the Virgin of the Rocío. They are sung in numerous religious and cultural events in the South of the country.
The dance
Sevillanas are danced by couples of all ages and sexes during celebrations (''fiestas'' or ''ferias''), often by whole families and towns. Sevillana choreography is characterized by stability and functionality, since it is a festival dance. This is why those intending to dance flamenco usually start by learning sevillanas; they are easier to master and there are more occasions for practice and training.
The rhythm of Sevillanas can be interpreted as 3/4, although it is generally 6/8.
Each sevillana is composed of four or sometimes seven parts, with each part divided into three ''coplas'' and with each ''copla'' made up of six movements. During festivals and shows, it is often the Sevillana dancing visitors to Andalusia
Andalusia (, ; es, Andalucía ) is the southernmost autonomous community in Peninsular Spain. It is the most populous and the second-largest autonomous community in the country. It is officially recognised as a "historical nationality". The t ...
mistakenly take as Flamenco, as it is a vivid style, full of turns.
See also
*Fandango
Fandango is a lively partner dance originating from Portugal and Spain, usually in triple meter, traditionally accompanied by guitars, castanets, or hand-clapping. Fandango can both be sung and danced. Sung fandango is usually bipartite: it has ...
*Bolero (Spanish dance)
Bolero is a Spanish dance in 3/4 time popular in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It originated from the seguidilla sometime between 1750 and 1772, and it became very popular in Madrid, La Mancha, Andalusia and Murcia in the 1780s. Boler ...
*Waltz
The waltz ( ), meaning "to roll or revolve") is a ballroom and folk dance, normally in triple ( time), performed primarily in closed position.
History
There are many references to a sliding or gliding dance that would evolve into the w ...
External links
* {{palos Flamenco styles Spanish dances Spanish folk music Spanish music