Originally practiced within circles of nomadic gypsy families and communities at their camps, the traditional dance of flamenco was passed down rather than taught as it is in present day. Through its cultural assimilation in Europe, the style began to gain more prestige, and in doing so, began to be taught as an art form for professional artists, predominantly in Spain. Both men and women dance flamenco, oftentimes together as a show of sensuality, and sometimes apart as soloists to showcase individual feminine and masculine charm. Women tend to exude a certain flirtatiousness in their movements, kicking their long tail-like skirts up, and giving extra attention to the sensitivity in their spiraling hand gestures. Men typically convey a more proud, assertive tone in their dancing with their harsh stomps and sharp shoulder movements. In recognizing this, it is evident that although the dance style has evolved throughout its many years of practice, traditional gender roles still remain in attempts to portray the “natural order” between man and woman; this trace of antiquity can be accredited to Spain’s extensive Catholic presence.