THE MALAGUENA DANCE

Together with the Fandango, the Malaguena is the
principal dance of Spain .

This dance has strict rhythmic rules which must be followed in order to achieve the desired effect. Such rhythm forms include the Alegrias (one of the oldest, purest, refined and most dignified), Soleares (rarely performed in today's society but, when mixed with the Alegrias, said to be the origin of all flamenco dances), Bulerias (similar to the Alegrias but faster and more
lively), Farruca (said to be the most gypsy-like of the Spanish dances), Zapateado, Tango and Zambra
(Spanish flamenco dance with direct Moorish roots
and traditionally danced only by females).

THE MALAGUENA COSTUME

The Malageuna costume for females is a ruffled skirt which "roars" when the dancer twists and spins.
Often, the fabric of the costume is fashioned from
polka-dot material. Traditionally, the males wear tight Spanish outfits intended to accentuate the masculine element of the dance, usually a black suit and hat with
a white shirt and red sash tied around the waist.