Flamenco and sevillanas rule the dance roost in Seville and there are few venues dedicated to other forms of movement. That said, the theatres listed below often have dance performances from local or international touring ensembles. See El Giraldillo for upcoming performances. There are essentially three ways to see flamenco in Seville. The tablaos are organized performances in set venues with entry ranging from E 10-25. The crowd at these is mostly tourists, the performers often well-known and of a very high standard, and the emotion factor usually very low. Secondly, there are many bars that have dedicated flamenco nights; the quality varies according to the artist and the atmosphere, the cost is minimal, and occasionally you’ll see something very special. Thirdly, in bars where flamenco enthusiasts hang out, you may well see some impromptu performances. Look for likely local bars in Triana and La Macarena and hang around keeping a lowish profile. Abacería Rebeca, C Arfe 11. Opens fairly late, even during the week. A very pleasant, old bar with deli products that does simple tapas like ham and paté as well as hot dogs on occasion. There are live performances on Friday and Saturday nights, usually flamenco, and you might be lucky enough to catch some impromptu stuff at other times. It’s a cosy place with pretty shelves and an upstairs area with hand painted tables and chairs. Associación Antigua Sevilla, C Castelar 50, T 954 210 512. A small, cultural organization that fairly regularly puts on good, cheap flamenco performances as well as other music and dance events. Bar Anselma, C Pagés del Corro 49. A busy and beautifully decorated Triana bar with free entry but expensive drinks. There’s live music every night but Sunday; it tends to be popular Seville ditties rather than pure flamenco, but it can be entertaining, particularly when Anselma herself is in form. Casa de la Memoria de Al-Andalus, C Ximénez de Enciso 28, T/F 954 560 670. See Music below. El Mundo, C Siete Revueltas 5, T 954 215 335. Tucked into the crooked backstreets near Plaza Alfalfa, this tunnel-like bar offers up free flamenco on Tuesday nights. Opening about 2300, it’s not really worth going until midnight or so. The show normally starts about 0030; the quality is variable but usually reasonable, and the crowd is a mixture of tourists and locals. Drink prices are slightly beefed up to cover the costs of the performance. El Palacio Andaluz, Av María Auxiliadora 18, T 954 534 720. A touristy restaurant and tablao that generally has a fairly high standard of performances. A fixture for years; you can definitely have a good night here, but you’ll dine better for less elsewhere. El Tamboril, Plaza Santa Cruz s/n, T 954 561 590. A small, cheerful bar with plenty of tourists as well as locals. There’s live music daily from midnight until 0300; it’s usually rociera; there’s a replica of the Virgin of Rocío taking pride of place in the centre of the bar; sevillanas are also popular.
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