Flamenco Fridays Paco de Lucía y Camarón de la Isla
April 5, 2024
Entrada: when the dancer comes on stage
Llamada: from the verb “llamar,” to call. The dancer calls to the other people on stage that something is about to happen, for example a new verse or section of footwork
Desplante: a “display,” a short section of footwork
Letras: dance that traditionally accompanies passages of singing. Chord progressions suggesting the letra may be included even when a singer is not present.
Escobilla: long passages of footwork (though not too long – in buleria in particular this is frowned upon)
Cierre: a closing dance pattern, often one moving across the stage