Množina: flamencos

A style of dancing characteristic of the Andalusian gypsies; vigorous and rhythmic with clapping and stamping of feet; SYN. gypsy dancing.
Music and dance of the Andalusian gypsies of S Spain, evolved from Andalusian and Arabic folk music. The cante (song) is sometimes performed as a solo but more often accompanied by guitar music and passionate improvised dance. Hand clapping, finger clicking (castanets are a more recent addition), and enthusiastic shouts are all features. Male flamenco dancers excel in powerful, rhythmic footwork while the female dancers place emphasis on the graceful and erotic movements of their hands and bodies.