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Flamenco

 

flamenco dancer


The
music of Andalusia
known
for its
intricacy
and
cultural traditions
that
unites elements
of
 a song
an
acoustic guitar
and
the
dance

rapid passages
and
fingers of left hand
slapping
 the
neck
in
its
grasp

create
a
sharp sound
to
go together
with
the
audible footwork

a
tall
stately
curvaceous
performer
stands
erect
absorbing
the
strumming
 until
she is
 motivated
to
dance

preparation and dexterity
are
evident
long sensuous
curvaceous
lines
stir
with a passion

a
ponytail
flogs
the air
hands and arms
artfully
circling
her
shapely body
her
floor length
skirt
swirls
   around her ankles

 heels
of
an unfettered
spirit
dancing
rhythmically
upon
an
amplified
inexpressive surface;
comes
a
 powerful
pulse
that breaks against
the ears

flamenco dancer



Redd Williams
03/12/2009

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