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    Studioflamenco Alegrias

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    The document outlines the structure and sections of a traditional Flamenco dance performance. It describes the typical order and elements of each section, including the dancer's entrance, verses sung by the singer, extended footwork sections performed by the dancer to the guitar music, transitional sections that shift between major and minor keys or rhythmic accents, and a final section where the dancer dances off stage to closing music. Key sections mentioned are the letra, escobilla, silencio, castellana, cambio, and salida/cierre.

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    Studioflamenco Alegrias

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    The document outlines the structure and sections of a traditional Flamenco dance performance. It describes the typical order and elements of each section, including the dancer's entrance, verses sung by the singer, extended footwork sections performed by the dancer to the guitar music, transitional sections that shift between major and minor keys or rhythmic accents, and a final section where the dancer dances off stage to closing music. Key sections mentioned are the letra, escobilla, silencio, castellana, cambio, and salida/cierre.

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    The document outlines the structure and sections of a traditional Flamenco dance performance. It describes the typical order and elements of each section, including the dancer's entrance, verses sung by the singer, extended footwork sections performed by the dancer to the guitar music, transitional sections that shift between major and minor keys or rhythmic accents, and a final section where the dancer dances off stage to closing music. Key sections mentioned are the letra, escobilla, silencio, castellana, cambio, and salida/cierre.

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    Studioflamenco Alegrias

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    David White
    The document outlines the structure and sections of a traditional Flamenco dance performance. It describes the typical order and elements of each section, including the dancer's entrance, verses sung by the singer, extended footwork sections performed by the dancer to the guitar music, transitional sections that shift between major and minor keys or rhythmic accents, and a final section where the dancer dances off stage to closing music. Key sections mentioned are the letra, escobilla, silencio, castellana, cambio, and salida/cierre.

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    Entrada/Salida Entrance, often peformed to a guitar falseta or

    to the singer’s entrance (salida) ti ri ti tran,


    tran...
    Llamada The dancer's call starting on count 1, indicating
    that a new section is about to begin. This can
    be a long sequence of footwork or just one or
    two sets of compás (12 or 24 counts). This is
    also the cue for the singer's entrance.
    Letra The verse sung by the cantaor/a. This is
    approximately 7 to 12 sets of compás long. The
    dancer can extend the letra sections by adding
    choreography at the end of the song. The
    dancer can also cue for more letras by
    completing the first letra with a finish - a
    remate - and add an initiation cue - a llamada -
    to cue the singer. by incl
    First Escobilla The first extended footwork section. The dancer
    displays virtuosic footwork here while the guitar
    plays a standardized arpeggio pattern. The
    singer doesn't usually sing during an escobilla.
    This builds to a subída, two or more sets of
    compás in which the dancer builds to a climax.
    Silencio This is a traditional 6-12 compás falseta
    performed by the guitarist. The music is slow
    and in the parallel minor key. The dancer
    interprets the music, usually in a lyrical rather
    than percussive manner. The final compás
    moves back to the major key and the original
    tempo, leading to the castellana.
    Castellana This is a combination footwork/remate section
    that leads away from the silencio into an
    escobilla. Usually 4 compás long, the singer
    sings the traditional 'tiriti tran tran tran" or a
    shortened verse. This generally ends with one
    or more sets of compás for the remate. This
    section is not always performed, but is often
    included a completely traditional version of the
    dance.
    Second Escobilla/Seco This footwork section is often performed a palo
    seco, where the guitar acts as a rhythm
    instrument as the guitarist strums muted
    strings. The dancer can establish the tempo
    with palmas and traveling steps for two or more
    compás, and will continue on to perform many
    intricate footwork variations.
    Third Escobilla The guitar returns with traditional escobilla
    music while the dancer performs more intricate
    footwork variations.
    Cambio The traditional escobilla starts on count 1 of the
    compás while the Bulerías de Ca'i, the closing
    section, starts on beat 12. In the cambio
    section, the guitarist and dancer move the
    accent structure to beat 12 to segue into the
    bulerías.
    Bulerías de Ca'i Bulerías de Cádiz - Bulerías de Ca'i - is
    performed as a finale/remate for the entire
    dance. The singer sings the traditional bulerías
    de Ca'i in a major key. This section transitions
    into the salida/cierre with a desplante llamada -
    a standardized 12 to 24 count pattern that is
    the bridge/cue into Bulerías e Ca'i.
    Salida/Cierre The dancer dances off stage to traditional
    closing music. The dancer can also end on
    stage, but will usually perform a long traveling
    pattern leading to the closing cierre.
    Con mi niño/a passando When I'm out walking with my girl/guy
    Cada vez que voy a Cádiz Every time I go to Cadiz
    Con mi niño/a passando All of the mermaids of the seaport
    Todas las sirenas del puerto Suddenly emerge, dancing!
    Que salen de pronto tocando

    Mi barca marinera
    Tiene dos velas My ship has two sails
    Una me lleva cielo, Ay! One takes me to heaven
    La otra a tu vela the other envelopes you.

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