The Sevillana is a type of flamenco dancing that is very popular in Sevilla. Literally all of the women and girls here know it (even my 15 month old little sister has started learning it). There are different forms of it, but they all pretty much have the same basic steps. Then during Feria all of the women put on their dresses and dance. But, instead of dancing at Feria, our group danced at the nursing home that I volunteer at every week. We got all dressed up in the traditional dresses (my Senora was very sweet and gave me one of hers to wear), did our hair and makeup, and showed off what we had learned to the men at the nursing home, our Senora's, our professors, and the other students in the program. We have a LONG ways to go before we dance like any of the women here, but it was still a ton of fun to experience something that is such a huge part of the culture here.
Our dance instructor all semester. She is such an amazing Christian woman and was so encouraging. It was so fun to see her passion for dancing and how she uses that to serve the Lord.
Our make-up artist, Kelsey, in between Kelly and I. All the girls kept reminding me that the next time I get to get my hair and make-up done and wear a beautiful white dress will be at my wedding. :)
The whole group before our performance.
5 wonderful women who I have grown so close with over 3 months.
My roommate Emma and I after finishing the dance.
After our flamenco fiesta on Monday night, the rest of the week was filled with presentations, exams, and papers (yes I do actually go to school here. :) ). So to celebrate the stressful week being over, the six of us decided to head to the beach in Cadiz for the weekend. We took the AVE Saturday morning and spent the entire day lounging on the beach in the sunshine. The weather was absolutely perfect, and it was so fun to be on a beach in a swimsuit rather than in jeans and a coat. It was such a great day with some such beautiful women.
The open air fish market in Cadiz. (Top men- I think you would have loved it)
The coast of Cadiz. Gorgeous.
The six of us soaking up the sun.
The beach. So beautiful and relaxing.
Even after such an amazing day on the beach, my favorite part didn't come until later in the night. We got home around 10:00 p.m. and found our family watching a movie in the living room. I got to spend the last part of my night watching a movie with my family while Paula (15 mo.) fell asleep on my chest. It was the best way to end an already amazing day of vacation. I hope those of you in the Midwest have gotten to enjoy some good family nights cuddled up on the couch with all of the crazy weather you are having!
Love,
jana
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