Mexican folk dances
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Jarabe Tapatio – a dance from the Mexican state of Jalisco. It is one of the most popular Mexican tunes, the melody of which is known even by those who have never seen Mexican dances. The dance is designed for 1 to 3 dance couples. It is ranked among difficult dance acts, especially due to the difficult dance steps with which the dancers stamp out changing rhythmic patterns. Performance duration 2:30 |
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Las Alazanas – another dance from the Mexican state of Jalisco, this time designed for 4 to 8 dancers. Since it is danced by men only, the choreography highlights their elegant black costumes with silver decorations. Of course also in this dance, the gentlemen stamp out individual dance steps with their feet. Performance duration 2:10 |
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La Negra – a festive dance from the Mexican state of Jalisco which apart from beautiful music shows also splendid colourful costumes. Each girl dances with a coloured skirt making beautiful waves with it. Together with their partners they stamp out rhythmical steps with their feet. Performance duration 2:30 |
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La Bruja – a charming dance from the state of Veracruz. It is danced only by the girls dressed in wonderful white dress. But what is more, each dancer has a glass of water with a lighted candle flowing in it on her head. Performance duration 3:00 |
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El Huateque – a choreography for 2 to 8 dance couples, again from the state of Veracruz. All dancers are dressed in traditional costumes. In the music the audience can hear a very typical musical instrument for the Veracruz region – harp. Performance duration 2:30 |
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La Vieja – a very difficult dance from the state of Veracruz. It is danced only by chosen dancers who can handle the difficult steps and high pace of the dance. Performance duration 2:55 |
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Nayarit Jarabe – a dance from the state of Nayarit which perfectly pictures the local culture. The entire region is much poorer than Veracruz or Jalisco. The dancers wear simpler costumes. Men have a machete in each hand which symbolizes the tradition of sugarcane farming. The dance with machetes is very attractive for the audience. Performance duration 4:40 |
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La Grula – a dance from the north of Mexico. It is a real Mexican polka. It is a matter of fact that by this act the circle closes. Polka came to Mexico from Bohemia and now we in Bohemia dance Mexican polka. The choreography is designed for 4 to 6 dance couples and the lively melody invites to dance. There are marks of American western culture, not only in dance figures, but also in costumes. Performance duration 3:00 |
