Flamenco in Granada! (A Spanish-Moroccan journey Part 3.1)

Flamenco Dancer #2, originally uploaded by alreza.

Upon arriving in Granada, we had the option to attend a local traditional flameco show. These performers are actually gypsy descendants that have been practicing it through their generations. Although considered part of the Spanish culture, flamenco really originates from the Andalucian region. It is generally acknowledged that flamenco grew out of the unique interplay of native Andalucian, Islamic, Sephardic, and Gypsy cultures that existed in Andalucia in ancient times.

Photographing in what appears to be a cave-like-tunnel-of-a-hall seems abit tricky. The lightings and the pots and pans really throws of my white balance and using a flash would throw away ambient light. Though it was challenging, I found it fun... the capture and the dance!