The art of flamenco

Today's image captures a split second of the sweeping arm movements and rhythmic feet stomping that are characteristic of Spain’s most famous style of dance. Flamenco is packed with passion and drama, as performers use movement and facial expressions to convey a range of emotions from sorrow to joy. But flamenco is more than just a dance: It’s an art form that mixes dancing with singing, guitar playing, clapping and finger-snapping.
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