Alegrías

Alegrías is in 12. It sometimes feels like 1 is in front, sometimes 12. Typical emphases are

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12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

or

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12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

The macho for Alegrías is the Bulería.

About Alegrias

Here is a modern performance with the dancer wearing a "Bata de Cola" (dress with a tail)

Here is a video showing some Alegrías (the start is cut off) with the Macho starting about 1:40

You should be able to match the 5-year old attitude:

Do they dance Alegrías in Jerez? Why yes, they do...

Most dances have an Escobilla (sweeping the floor) section. Here is one for

Alegrías: