Tourists with their cameras ready for action, stare at the performers in awe. Viewers are able to unwind in the moment with the Spanish staple, red wine. In a like manner, natives make a point to make everyone feel welcomed into the place they call home. Petite female performers dance the night away in their red, fitted, ruffled dresses. The masculine male performers carry themselves with such pride and strength. Together, they rule the room. The audience takes part by clapping …show more content…
The name of the gypsy cave stands out in bright, vibrant red letters on the outside of the cave.. "Cueva de la Rocio" is artistically painted on the wall. Pictures of famous people fill up all four of the walls. Among the pictures, pots hang from above on the white ceiling. People who gather for the performance sit alongside each wall on wooden chair. With limited space, roughly sixty people can spectate the show. It is dimly lit inside. Although, bright color changing spotlights on the walls shine through the cave. The red lighting creates a dramatic effect and dark, sensual mood for viewers. Shadows of the dancers casted onto the floor create, yet another show for the audience. Smells of fermented grapes and mustiness from the underground catch the noses of the people. Over the green, rolling hill, lies the majestic palace, Alhambra. The cave is like a hidden gem that is located on the outskirts of the vast city. And over the years, these treasures have been well