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sevillanas
​​Sevillanas are a type of folk dance and music from the Andalusian region, found most frequently in Seville. It is a dance genre suitable for any age and gender, it is performed in couples, but the components of these don’t have to be of the opposite sex. The dance has four parts: first, second, third and fourth Sevillanas. All these parts have four base steps : "paseíllos, pasadas, careos and remate", but the dancer has the opportunity to create their own.
Sevillanas can be heard and seen in celebrations, festivals, parties, including the famed Seville Fair (Feria de Sevilla). Its music is quite simple, yet the songs deal with a wide variety of lyrics and themes, ranging from love to religion.
The dance dates back to around the 15th century and is believed to derive from Seguidillas, an older Castilian counterpart. Nowadays Sevillanas are the most famous folk dance from Spain.


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