Flamenco FAQ — Myths, Origins, and Practice

Quick Answers

• Is flamenco only sad? No — alegrías sparkle; bulerías celebrate.
• Is clapping random? Never — it follows compás.
• Do dancers improvise? Yes, within structure.

More Myths

• “Faster = better.” Not always — silence and weight matter.
• “Only dancers lead.” Cante and guitar often steer the ship.