Flamenco has been a form of art, passion, and rhythm for many centuries in the Spanish culture. Originating in Andalucia, this erotic dance has captured the traditional essence as legends get passed down through swift arm movements and smooth hip swaying. Through the years this special dance has transformed from a primitive, simple storytelling form to a sensual, complex dance style. Deriving from the gypsies, Moorish, Andalusians, and Jews, the Flamenco is extremely culture oriented. Due to all of these different cultures contributing to the dance, it has a very unique style and art form. Through provocative movements and swift arm gestures, the dancers of the Flamenco are able to tell a story passed down from generations. The importance of the Flamenco dance roots from within a melting pot of cultures that joined together in the form of art, movement, and music. Flamenco dance, or baile, is a dancer’s outward expression of his/her most profound emotions. The dance isn’t considered a technical performance, but more a way to express duende, a passion or feeling felt in flamenco. Flamenco has many characteristics that make up its evolutionary charisma. There are 4 main types of flamenco styles. The first is Jondo/grande, which is the deep profound flamenco. This kind is the “serious” style and is often compared to Blues music. It is a very interpretive style of dance, and is often times one of the hardest to interpret. With its intense duende and deep rhythmic movements, Jondo is not about mastering technique, but mastering the dancer’s emotions. Another type of Flamenco, which is less intense, is Flamenco intermedio. This is just a less difficult version than flamenco Jondo, and the movements are more swift and simple. It can have an oriental cast to the music, and is a less profound meaning than Flamenco Jondo. Flamenco chico, is the lightest of these three. It is a dance about lighter, more relatable subjects such as love, humor, and happiness. The tango is a form of chico Flamenco, as well as alegrias and bulerias. It has more sensuous but fast movements, and loud shouting and stomping. The last type is a more diverse form. Popular Flamenco is a combination of all three types of Flamenco, and is the least pure form. This dance is recognized as the commercialism form, and has b