363  Troilo-Mores-Flamenco-Chacarera

Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 01:16:34 -0800
From: Sergio <cachafaz@ADELPHIA.NET>
Subject: Troilo-Mores-Flamenco-Chacarera

Somebody says: "...so Mariano Mores and Troilo are not for dancing...
I want to know about Famenco and chacarera..."

I did not say that Troilo is not for social dancing, I added a question mark
close to his name because most people like to dance to his music. I further
mentioned that one can dance easily to it with some interpretative practice.
La bordona is very beautiful example.
Mariano Mores on the other hand is mostly for listening. You can dance to it
if you wish the same as professional dancers choreograph to Piazzola. Both
may have extreme changes in rhythm and very long pauses.Difficult for social
dancing but not impossible.

Flamenco originated in antiquity. It was already mentioned by the Romans
when they invaded Hispania (Spain).
It is an ancestor of Tanguillo Andaluz, music that is mentioned as being one
of the roots of Argentine Tango. The Dance comes from Andalucia, South
Spain. It has a lot of character, feeling, pride. In that respect it may
have influenced A. Tango.
Feeling is the most important element. The choreography is secondary. It
transfers great emotion to the point of getting goose bumps or tears coming
to your eyes. Sevillanas share these characteristics as well. It combines
guitar, singing, dancing and staccato hand clapping. The flamenco dancer
performs with fervor, tortured expression but always striving for grace and
dignity. Another thing similar to tango is that the dancer does not start
immediately, he waits, absorbing the guitar music, singing and hand clapping
till inspired to dance. It is also improvised.... In summary I am not
surprised that you feel attracted to it since it has so many elements
similar to those that brought your attention to tango.

Chacarera on the other hand is a very easy Argentinean Folk dance. One of
the many, perhaps selected by foreigners due to its simplicity. It is
festive, totally unpretentious. Something easy to do to have fun. I believe
that it comes from The Central West part of Argentina. (Mendoza-San Juan).

Most portenios do not know how to dance it.

I wish you a very Happy New Year. May all your wishes come true.