Although we know that people were dancing flamenco when Chars V of Spain became king, no one is really sure of its history.
There are more than a dozen types of famenco, many of which expresscsadness. One classic type tells the story of a beautiful girl who brings tragedy to herself and her village.
Now that most flamenco is performed for tourists,there are complaints that it lacks feeling, but the news that Joaquim Cortes is going to appear at the All About Dance Festival guarantees fine flamenco.