The Zambra, also known as the Zambra Mora is a flamenco dance performed by the Roma people (Gitanos) of Granada which is believed to have evolved from earlier Moorish dances and has some similarities to belly dancing. In Maghrebi Arabic spoken in Morocco, "zambra" means party. The Zambra dance forms part of the wedding ceremonies at Gitano weddings, and gypsies perform it for tourists in the Andalucian Sacromonte Caves and Hills. It was outlawed at one time in history and became known as the "Forbidden Dance". In modern times it has been espoused by flamenco dancers Carmen Amaya, La Chunga, Pilar Lopez and Puela Lunaris. It is danced barefoot with finger cymbals, the blouse is tied under the bust and the skirt is tight around the hips, then flares out and has a ruffle at the end.

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  • The Zambra, also known as the Zambra Mora is a flamenco dance performed by the Roma people (Gitanos) of Granada which is believed to have evolved from earlier Moorish dances and has some similarities to belly dancing. In Maghrebi Arabic spoken in Morocco, "zambra" means party. The Zambra dance forms part of the wedding ceremonies at Gitano weddings, and gypsies perform it for tourists in the Andalucian Sacromonte Caves and Hills. It was outlawed at one time in history and became known as the "Forbidden Dance". In modern times it has been espoused by flamenco dancers Carmen Amaya, La Chunga, Pilar Lopez and Puela Lunaris. It is danced barefoot with finger cymbals, the blouse is tied under the bust and the skirt is tight around the hips, then flares out and has a ruffle at the end. (en)
  • Zambra, también conocida como Zambra Mora es una danza flamenca de los gitanos de Granada, la cual se cree evolucionó de anteriores danzas moras. La Zambra Mora tiene algunas similitudes con la Danza del Vientre (belly dancing). En el lenguaje árabe Marrueco "zambra" significa "fiesta". La danza Zambra es típica de las ceremonias nupciales gitanas; sin embargo, los gitanos la bailan para los turistas en las grutas y Colinas de Sacromonte, Andalucía. Se prohibió en España durante una época por ser considerada una danza pecadora, cuando en realidad sólo era sensual. En los tiempos modernos ha sido adoptada por los bailarines flamencos Carmen Amaya, La Chunga, Pilar López y Puela Lunaris. Se baila con los pies descalzos, con castañuelas en los dedos, la blusa anudada bajo el busto y la falda larga asegurada a la altura de la cadera con amplios pliegues que permite hacerla flotar en el aire. (es)
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  • The Zambra, also known as the Zambra Mora is a flamenco dance performed by the Roma people (Gitanos) of Granada which is believed to have evolved from earlier Moorish dances and has some similarities to belly dancing. In Maghrebi Arabic spoken in Morocco, "zambra" means party. The Zambra dance forms part of the wedding ceremonies at Gitano weddings, and gypsies perform it for tourists in the Andalucian Sacromonte Caves and Hills. It was outlawed at one time in history and became known as the "Forbidden Dance". In modern times it has been espoused by flamenco dancers Carmen Amaya, La Chunga, Pilar Lopez and Puela Lunaris. It is danced barefoot with finger cymbals, the blouse is tied under the bust and the skirt is tight around the hips, then flares out and has a ruffle at the end. (en)
  • Zambra, también conocida como Zambra Mora es una danza flamenca de los gitanos de Granada, la cual se cree evolucionó de anteriores danzas moras. (es)
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  • Zambra (en)
  • Zambra Mora (es)
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