SEVILLANA IS THE traditional Spanish dance that is thought to have its beginnings in 15th-century Castilla in the heart of Spain. The strictly choreographed Sevillana, which is not supposed to be performed solo, is very different from Flamenco, an improvised, expressive dance.
Our friend Pedro teaches Sevillana to his high school students as part of their cultural education. He's a great dancer and teacher. San Geraldo and I were at Pedro and Kathleen's house for dinner and Sevillana the other night with two other friends, Nicole and Diego. San Geraldo and I watched the Sevillana lesson because there really wasn't enough room for our flailing arms and legs. But we can't wait to learn more. Pedro's lesson plan is inspired. This year's is based on the game of football (soccer) and the celebration after the game.
SEVILLANA ES EL baile tradicional español que tiene sus inicios en Castilla del siglo XV. La estricta coreografía de las Sevillanas, la cual se supone que no se puede representar en solitario, lo que la hace muy diferente del Flamenco, un baile improvisado y expresivo. Nuestro amigo Pedro enseña Sevillana a sus estudiantes de secundaria como parte de su educación cultural. Él es un gran bailarín y maestro. San Geraldo y yo estábamos en la casa de Pedro y Kathleen para cenar y Sevillana la otra noche con otros dos amigos, Nicole y Diego. San Geraldo y yo vimos la lección de Sevillana porque realmente no había espacio suficiente para nuestros brazos y piernas agitados. Pero no podemos esperar para aprender más. El plan de la lección de Pedro es inspirador. Este año se basa en fútbol y la celebración después del juego.
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| PART OF THE LESSON PLAN. UNA PARTE DEL PLAN DE LA LECCIÓN. |
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| LUKE WOKE UP AND KATHLEEN MISSED THE DANCING. LUKE SE DESPERTÓ Y KATHLEEN SE PERDIÓ EL BAILE. |
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| DIEGO'S FRIED PLANTAINS. PLÁTANOS CHIPS DE DIEGO. |
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| PEDRO'S HAKE. MERLUZA DE PEDRO. |
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| SAN GERALDO'S APPLE CRISP (CRUMBLE). CRUJIENTE DE MANZANA DE SAN GERALDO. |
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| IS THAT DIVINE LIGHT? ¿ES ESA LUZ DIVINA? |
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| NOT A CHANCE! (BUT THEY'RE BOTH DIVINE ANYWAY.) ¡DECIDIDAMENTE, NO! (PERO SON AMBOS DIVINOS DE TODOS MODOS.) |
they DO look divine in those aprons!
ReplyDeleteanne marie:
DeleteAnd Jerry's is a perfect fit!
Such fun!
ReplyDeleteAprons I believe add a touch of de riguere.
I would love to be in Pedro's class, oh my such a hunk.
Apple crisp has won me over(we had harvest crisp at a rest. yesterday! Oh my!)
Ron:
DeleteThe apple crisp was perfect... so are Pedro and Kathleen.
I was never one for dance or music. I also felt out of touch in classes at school
ReplyDeleteAdam:
DeleteI loved to dance when I was a kid. Lost the ease and spontaneity, but it's coming back.
I'd find Pedro just too distracting in demonstrating dancing moves. He'd certainly have my attention, but not for the reason he thinks. Kathleen might be a more 'suitable' demonstrator if she has the 'it' factor which he clearly does.
ReplyDeleteBtw: I might have missed it, but have you been deliberately silent on the Catalonia issue? (If you've covered it, I apologise.) It's been leading and dominating our news bulletins for several days now. I'm simply curious about your own and S.G.'s attitudes - that is only if you WANT to talk about it!
Ray:
DeleteYes, Pedro IS distracting. So's Kathleen... if you like that sort of thing. I try to avoid serious political discussions on my blog, which is why I haven't mentioned Catalonia. I don't support the arguments for independence. But I think Rajoy handled the vote badly and made the issue much worse, since the majority of Catalonians do not support independence. Catalonian leadership just published a list of statistics to support independence and most of the numbers were either misrepresented or flat out lies. I think Rajoy got advice from Trump!
Thanks for that, Mitch. I never knew which side of the fence to come down on. I think I'll stay sitting there a while longer - facing the 'no' side.
DeleteRay:
DeleteAfter today's events I'm waiting to see the shit hit the fan. What a mess!
I should learn how to dance.
ReplyDeleteTravel:
DeleteI'm told it's never too late.
Can I skip the dance lesson and go straight to the buffet???
ReplyDeleteBob:
DeleteWe started with the buffet. (You ARE talking about the food, aren't you?)
Dance, crisp/ice-cream, good company.....nothing better!!
ReplyDeleteJim:
DeleteIt was another great evening with Kathleen and Pedro.
I'm dangerous whenever I try and dance.
ReplyDeleteStephen:
DeleteI've always been too hung up. But I feel like I've loosened up in recent years.
"Pedro's Hake." Sounds like some deep, dark novel, soon to be a film with Daniel Day Lewis and Meryl Streep.
ReplyDeleteWalt the Fourth:
DeleteThe original Spanish title "La Merluza de Pedro" has the same sound. Maybe Javier Bardem and Salma Hayek?
OF COURSE it's Divine Light! He's not "San Geraldo" for NOTHING, you know.
ReplyDeleteDebra:
DeleteWell, to be consistent, I guess it's ironic divine light.
Dancing and a great meal, what a good combination!
ReplyDeleteRobin:
DeleteAnd so relaxing in such good company.
dear me!
ReplyDeleteIs everything you eat and everyone you know always scrumptious. ?
Spo:
DeleteUm... yes?!?