Sevillanas, el baile flamenco más universal

Antonio Castro "Antoñete" en el escenario del Tablao Flamenco El Arenal en Sevilla

Sevillanas, el baile flamenco más universal

La Romería de El Rocío de este año, que se celebra el segundo fin de semana del mes de junio, será una de las más tardías de cuantas se han celebrado en los últimos años, al tiempo que echará el cierre casi definitivo al periodo de romerías que han poblado el mapa andaluz desde que llegara la primavera. En todas y cada una de ellas, como en las decenas de ferias que durante estos meses se prodigan en la región (e incluso fuera de Andalucía), hay unas protagonistas indiscutibles: las sevillanas.

El palo flamenco por excelencia en las fiestas, las sevillanas, no dejan de ser una muy peculiar forma de entender este arte andaluz universal. Se trata de una canción que en realidad son 4, cada una de ellas con una coreografía diferente.

La sencillez de las letras, con temáticas vinculadas al amor, a las tradiciones y a asuntos cotidianos, principalmente, así como su facilidad para cantarlas de forma más o menos correcta, hacen que las sevillanas sean un palo con el que se atreven casi todos. La vistosidad del baile por sevillanas o su propia forma de hacerlo, en pareja, hacen que sean sin duda uno de los bailes folclóricos más populares no solo en España, sino en muchas partes del mundo.

Cuando las sevillanas son bailadas por un cuadro profesional, el resultado es un dinámico y colorido espectáculo. Quizás sea la alegría característica de este palo, el revuelo de los volantes que se produce en cada giro, el acompañamiento de las castañuelas o el porte erguido del bailaor en su pose y sus lances, el que levante tantas afinidades.

En Andalucía, en Madrid o en Japón proliferan las escuelas de baile por sevillanas, una coreografía que, a pesar de su cierta complejidad, se aprende con cierta facilidad (otra cosa es la gracia de cada cual) y cuyos pasos se repiten independientemente del tipo de sevillanas de que se trate (las de feria, las corraleras, las rocieras, las alosneras y las boleras son las más populares), ya que la estructura es la misma y solo cambia el ritmo con que se cantan.

La mejor opción para disfrutar de una muestra del baile por sevillanas profesional la podemos encontrar en un tablao flamenco en Sevilla, espacios que se han convertido en auténticos custodios del arte flamenco en toda su extensión.

Origen de las sevillanas

No se conoce con exactitud el origen geográfico de las sevillanas, aunque sí hay cierto consenso con respecto a que se iniciaron con la Sevilla del Renacimiento, aunque no fuera hasta el siglo XVII cuando empezara a configurarse como una seguidilla bailada en grupo y, cien años más tarde, como palo propio independiente.

Sin embargo, cuando realmente se popularizaron las sevillanas fue a mediados del siglo pasado. Los hermanos Toronjo, de Alosno (Huelva), lanzaban el primer disco por sevillanas, las míticas ‘bíblicas’ que animaron a otros muchos autores e intérpretes. La revolución llegó con los sevillanos Hermanos Reyes (Castilleja de la Cuesta), seguido de autores como Manuel Pareja Obregón o Sánchez Pernía, y luego los grupos y solistas que elevaron como nunca la fama de este palo: Los Marismeños, Los Romeros de la Puebla, Amigos de Gines, El Pali, María del Monte, Ecos del Rocío o los incombustibles Cantores de Híspalis.

Las sevillanas, que vivieron su mejor momento a lo largo de la segunda mitad del siglo pasado, son hoy el baile regional más conocido de España y un palo que es fundamental aprender si se quiere disfrutar en su totalidad de las ferias y romerías que todavía pueblan el calendario.

Además, y más allá de su carácter popular, las sevillanas podemos vivirlas con especial intensidad asistiendo a un espectáculo flamenco en Sevilla, ciudad que fue su cuna y lugar donde miman con especial cariño esta manifestación regional, una de las más queridas de Andalucía.



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Glenn Baum
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Glenn Baum
16/08/2026

This flaminco show was fabulous. We booked dinner and the show, but you could book the show without dinner. It was an amazing show. We highly recommend it.

Maria Rodríguez
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Maria Rodríguez
16/08/2026

Espectacular e impecable desde la entrada hasta la salida. Fuimos a espectáculo con tapas de 5 estrellas tambien ya que la calidad de el producto y la cocina me parecieron dignas del mejor restaurante. En cuanto al espectáculo Flamenco tanto los cantaores, guitarra y bailaores fue una auténtica maravilla verlos actuar y derrochar tanto sentimiento por este arte. Expericiencia 1000x1000 MUY RECOMENDABLE

Mercy Gonzalez
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Mercy Gonzalez
15/08/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Outstanding Experience! This was honestly one of the highlights of our trip! We chose the dinner package at Tablao El Arenal, and WOW… everything exceeded our expectations. The three-course dinner was absolutely delicious, and the included bottle of wine made the whole experience even better. The food, atmosphere, service, and show all came together perfectly. And then there was the flamenco show… absolutely incredible! The passion, energy, music, dancing, and talent were unforgettable. You could feel the emotion throughout the entire performance. It was truly an authentic and beautiful experience. The service also deserves a special mention. Everyone was attentive, professional, and welcoming from beginning to end, which made the evening feel even more special. If you're visiting Seville, do not miss this experience! We would absolutely do it again and highly recommend choosing the dinner package. It was worth every penny and gave us an unforgettable night in Seville. ❤️💃🏻🍷 10/10 experience! Outstanding from beginning to end!

Francy
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Francy
09/08/2026

A me è piaciuto molto. Ottima la sangria. I ballerini e i musicisti sono davvero bravi!!! I camerieri molto cordiali e pronti ad esaudire ogni esigenza

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Lufu Design
07/08/2026

This was my very first flamenco show, so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, but it turned out to be one of the highlights of my trip to Seville. I booked the show with a drink package and, when I arrived, I was escorted to a table right next to the stage. It couldn’t have been a better seat; I had an amazing view of the performers throughout the evening. It looked like guests who had booked the dinner or tapas packages were seated earlier, so the seating times seem to be organised according to the package you’ve booked. One thing to note is that photography and video recording weren’t allowed during the performance, so unfortunately I don’t have any photos to share from the show itself. However, it did help everyone stay focused on the performance rather than their phones. The first dancer was a lady who seemed incredibly experienced. Her expressions, confidence and passion were absolutely beautiful to watch, and she immediately set the tone for the evening. The second performer, a slender gentleman, danced with so much energy and emotion. Of all the dancers, he struck me as the most passionate and completely drew the audience into his performance. The third dancer was a younger lady wearing a stunning dress. She was excellent as well, but for me the first dancer still remained the standout female performer of the night. Then came the fourth dancer. Wow. He was absolutely beautiful & incredible. His movements were powerful yet elegant, and I genuinely couldn’t take my eyes off him whenever he was on stage. He was easily one of the most memorable performers of the evening. The whole show was accompanied by fantastic live singers and a guitarist, who were amazing in their own right and added so much atmosphere to the performance. The music, singing and dancing all came together to create a truly immersive experience. At the end of the show, they were selling castanets, so I bought a pair as a souvenir to remember a wonderful evening. If you’re visiting Seville and want to experience authentic flamenco, I’d definitely recommend this show. It was a fantastic introduction to flamenco and left me wanting to see more.

Daelin Fischman
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Daelin Fischman
03/08/2026

I came to the show with a large group, and someone else booked the tickets, so I didn’t really know what to expect. What was one of the most entertaining and thrilling shows I’ve ever seen - every moment of the performance was filled with incredible rhythm and melody, or excitement waiting for the rhythm and melody again. I’d highly recommend a visit

Rosario Leiva
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Rosario Leiva
02/08/2026

Espectacular

Elevated Wanderlust
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Elevated Wanderlust
28/07/2026

Saw the flamenco show at Tablao El Arenal on April 18th, a Saturday night when the streets around were buzzing with bullfight and Copa del Rey fans. Got our tickets through our hotel concierge and had elevated seating with a clear view of the stage, which made a real difference for a show like this. Right upon entry, we noticed bullfighting paintings and vintage posters throughout the space, setting the tone before we even sat down. The dining room doubles as the performance space. Dinner came first at our table, six courses including dessert, with a drink included. The braised beef and potatoes and the dessert were the standouts of the meal. Once dinner wrapped up, the room shifted into the show right at our seats, no moving around required. Worth noting this felt kid-friendly too; we had a father and daughter, around 10 to 13 years old, seated right next to us. The show itself was stunning. Four dancers, along with a live band and singers, delivered an incredibly high-energy and technically sharp performance. The passion and precision on that stage were the real reason to come. No photography allowed during the show, so be present and take it in rather than planning to capture it on your phone. This was one of the highlights of our trip to Sevilla.

Alissa Tower
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Alissa Tower
26/07/2026

Wonderful flamenco show and the dinner for kids was great, as was the vegetarian dinner. But really, the flamenco show was the standout. It was so good.

Yann PESCHEUX
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Yann PESCHEUX
21/07/2026

Autentico, y con alma !!!!!

macarena nash
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macarena nash
19/07/2026

Amazing experience! The group is very talented. We loved it!

Adrian PeVi
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Adrian PeVi
18/07/2026

Espectacular

Gürman
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Gürman
13/07/2026

I want to give 200 stars if possible. From start to end it was a magnificent experience. Dinner was delicious, wine is good, staff is super professional and above all the stars goes to the dancers and singers. Music, rhythm, show was above any praise.

Nihan Çumralıgil
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Nihan Çumralıgil
13/07/2026

Best money spent

G L
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G L
13/07/2026

Bel locale tipico. Buona atmosfera e ballerini molto bravo

Wolfgang Miller
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Wolfgang Miller
10/07/2026

Do NOT miss this!!! Amazing flamenco experience with equally amazing food! Worth every penny! I would add photos but not allowed during the show. Show is 1 hour long. If you opt for the dinner and drinks, that adds 1hr.

Patri Balbuena
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Patri Balbuena
08/07/2026

Magníficos bailarines y un trato estupendo por parte del personal. Me encanta llevar al tablao a mis visitas y amigos que vienen a Sevilla buscando flamenco.

Stefano M
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Stefano M
08/07/2026

Locale molto caratteristico, abbiamo mangiato le tapas e la qualità e le quantità erano molto buone. Spettacolo autentico e di alto livello, non commerciale, con un chitarrista, due cantanti e 3 ballerini/e

camelia singh
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camelia singh
04/07/2026

Nice, cosy place. Well worth having dinner before the show, excellent food and service! Show on its own - amazing!

Gheorghe Ovidiu Florica
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Gheorghe Ovidiu Florica
03/07/2026

Spettacolo molto bello e coinvolgente. Servizio al tavolo impeccabile.

Hector Florentin
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Hector Florentin
03/07/2026

Excelene experiencia!!! Muy buena performance de musicos y bailarines, la proximidad de las mesas con el escenario permite ver la pasion que le ponen estos artistas al arte del flamenco, la comida aunque no es la protagonista acompaña muy bien, comimos el menu de tapas que estaba correcto, croquetas de bacalao, copa de camarones, carrilleras, tartar de salmon y una mouse de dulce de leche, el servicio amable y rapido, recomendable 100%

Cecilia DAgostino
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Cecilia DAgostino
29/06/2026

Excelente atención, ambientacióm, comida y excelente el show. Sumamente recomendable.

Andreas Pfundstein
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Andreas Pfundstein
26/06/2026

Sehr tolle Show, wir waren sehr begeistert! War unser erste Flamenco-Erfahrung, daher habe ich keinen Vergleich, aber für uns hat es sich definitiv gelohnt!

Chirita Calin Catalin
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Chirita Calin Catalin
25/06/2026

Excelent!

Michael Cruz
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Michael Cruz
25/06/2026

One of the most authentic and beautiful shows

Jim B
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Jim B
23/06/2026

The show was excellent, and the dinner was very good also. Be sure to get your reservation confirmation email; they "lost" our paid-for reservation until we called the credit card company, then they suddenly found it. The show was very good, however!

하빛
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하빛
18/06/2026

아주 멋지고 감동적인 공연이었습니다. 호텔 통해서 예약했는데 좋은 선택이었어요! 다만 타파스 세트를 먹었는데 한국인의 입맛에는 너무 짜고 너무 달아서 많이 먹지 못했습니다. 퀄은 좋은 것 같으나 음식보다는 음료와 공연을 즐기는 편이 좋을 것 같아요! 물은 매우 달고 부드러우나 한 병에 7유로이니 무리하지 마시길,, 공연은 정말 좋았습니다!!

Roxana Luduena
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Roxana Luduena
10/06/2026

Amazing!!!

Farid
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Farid
08/06/2026

Cena e spettacolo. Cena da 4/5 e spettacolo eccezionale

Monica Besser
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Monica Besser
07/06/2026

Fantastic amazing artists!