Although we know that people were dancing flamenco when charles V of spain became king, no one is really sure of its history.
There are more than a dozentypes of flamenco,many of which express sadness. One classic type tell 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.