Farruca is the name given to an Andalucian Spaniard who is courageous and has left their land. It is a serious, sober and virile dance which is usually performed by the male flamenco dancer, in which the rhythmic highlights of the feet stamping and strong heel work together give a predominance of serious attitudes. Carmen Amaya, a famous female dancer made this dance popular with the Spanish women dancers during the 1910 - 1930s during the time of feminism. The Farruca is melancholy and static, slow and severe in nature. This piece is dedicated to Behnaz’s teacher Andrea Del Conte who passed away three years ago from cancer.
16 сен 2024
