Notes of pride and persecution, exclusion and isolation resonate in flamenco. Introduce this musical art form to your social studies or Spanish language classes with a resource that follows a young flamenco guitarist as he practices his craft in Seville, Spain.

Concepts

dancing, spanish culture, music history, cultural traditions

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Have groups research the Gitanos, the Andalusia region of Spain, the soleares, and other forms of flamenco
• Coordinate with your Spanish language, music, and dance departments to create a cross-cultural lesson

Classroom Considerations

• If unfamiliar with flamenco tradition, prepare for the lesson by reading the articles listed in the resources section of the packet

Pros

• The five-page packet includes a brief plan, discussion questions, and writing prompts

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.9-10.4 W.11-12.4