Ensemble Espanol's 'Raices' shows flamenco's roots and mostly moves beyond the fans and ruffles
Flamenco is a quintessential element of Spanish culture: the women's long, ruffled skirts, the men's machismo, the fans, the scarves and the ferociously fast rhythms of Spanish dancers' feet are par for the course. Like most types of dance, though, flamenco rose from many cultures, not one, reflective...