On Saturday night in Madrid we took in another flamenco show. We were curious to what extent it would be the same as the one in Seville and we wanted to see it once more while in Spain. It was a terrific show at Casa Patas. We almost didn't make it there. We had made reservations (fortunately) but they told us to be there at ten of 9. It took us longer to get into town (having to switch metros and walk a bit on either end of the trip) and we arrived pretty much at 9 fearing we had missed the opportunity.
However, no problem and as it turns out they save tables for people with reservations. Using good Las Vegas etiquette, Larry handed the maitre'd ten euros with the tickets and he took us to what I think was probably the best table in the entire room. The raised stage was in the corner of the room with tables along two sides. We were sitting right at the open corner. They were practically dancing on our table. That was a well spent ten euros for sure.
Before coming to Spain I had somehow thought flamenco dancing was alot of whirling and skirt swinging and happy. It really isn't at all. It is very inense and fierce. The singing was similiar to last time and still very emotional. We were allowed to take pictures without flash but it was hard to get any that weren't blurry because they were moving to fast. The movements are choppy and staccato. he poses struck are strong and awkward looking. The faces had very fierce expressions most of the time - especially the woman dancer. They danced together very briefly. It was mostly solo dancing accompanied by clapping. There was less stomping this time. There were two guitar players this time and the guitar playing was really, really nice.
Wonderful show! Great seats!
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