"bolero, as a genre of music in Cuba, originated in Santiago de Cuba in the last quarter of the 19th century; it does ""not"" owe its origin to the Spanish music and song of the same name. Bolero (Spanish dance) The bolero is a 3/4 dance that originated in Spain in the late 18th century, a combination of the contradanza and the sevillana. Dancer Sebastiano Carezo is credited with inventing the dance in 1780. It is danced by either a soloist or a couple. It is in a moderately slow tempo and is performed to music which is sung and"
"Quebradita A quebradita (Spanish: ""Little break"", referring to the breaking of a wild horse and a female dancer's back bends) is a Mexican dancing style. It is usually performed to a modified form of Sinaloan banda music, and often the word """"quebradita"""" can also refer to the music style. In the ""quebradita"" there is a male dancer and a female dancer. The male dancer lowers the female dancer backwards almost to the point where she touches the floor. Then the male dancer quickly pulls her up. This is what the ""little break"" refers to. Compared to the ""brinquito"" or ""caballito"""
"Jarabe Tapatío Jarabe tapatío, often referred to as the Mexican hat dance, is the national dance of Mexico. It originated as a courtship dance in Guadalajara, Jalisco, during the 19th century, although its elements can be traced back to the Spanish ""zambra"" and ""jarabe gitano"", which were popular during the times of the viceroyalty. Female dancers traditionally wear a ""china poblana"" outfit, while the male dancers dress as ""charros"". The standard music of the ""jarabe tapatío"" was composed by Jesús González Rubio in the 19th century, although its more common instrumental arrangement dates from the 1920s. Nowadays, its music is"
"music continues to be performed along the U.S.-Mexico border at concerts, nightclubs, and parties, but that the quebradita had ""significantly declined"" in popularity as a performance and competition dance. Quebradita A quebradita (Spanish: ""Little break"", referring to the breaking of a wild horse and a female dancer's back bends) is a Mexican dancing style. It is usually performed to a modified form of Sinaloan banda music, and often the word """"quebradita"""" can also refer to the music style. In the ""quebradita"" there is a male dancer and a female dancer. The male dancer lowers the female dancer backwards almost to"
"Cachucha Cachucha is a Spanish solo dance in 3/4 to 3/8 time, similar to Bolero. Cachucha is danced to an Andalusian national song with castanet accompaniment. From Spanish ""cachucha"", small boat. Possibly from diminutive of ""cacho"", shard, saucepan, probably from vulgar Latin ""cacculus"", alteration of Latin ""caccabus"", pot, from Greek ""kakkabos"", a small container. The Cachucha was created in Cuba though it is now considered a Spanish dance. Fanny Elssler (1810-1884, Vienna) popularized this dance when she introduced it to the public in the ballet from Rossini's opera ""La donna del lago"" in 1830's London, and cemented its fame in"
"with the moss that hangs from Montezuma Cypress trees and carry staves which have the head of a deer at one end. They accompany themselves with maracas that they carry. Dancers wear masks to cover the face and ribbons that hang from the head. Other important dances include La Judea, danced by the Coras during Holy Week in Nayarit, Sonajeros, danced in the south of Jalisco, and the Dance of the Cúrpites Folk dance of Mexico Folk dance of Mexico, commonly known as ballet folklórico, is a term used to collectively describe traditional Mexican dances. Ballet folklórico is not just"
"tied under the bust and the skirt is very tight around the hips, then flares out and has a ruffle at the end. Zambra Zambra (), (from Andalusi Arabic ""Zamra"", originally from classical arabic ""Zamr"") is a style of Flamenco dance, typical of the Gypsies of the provinces of Granada and Almeria (Andalusia, Spain). It is believed that the Zambra is a continuation of earlier Morisco styles of dance. It became typical during wedding ceremonies, although nowadays it is particularly commonly danced for tourists in the caves of Sacromonte (Granada) and in the caves of Almería. In modern times, it"
"both the skirt and sleeves. The dress is typically brightly colored, usually in black, red or and may be either plain or patterned, with the most famous being the polka dotted ""traje de lunares"". Traditionally, the outfit is completed with a shawl (""mantón de Manila"") worn over the shoulders. The traditional dancer will also wear her hair in a bun adorned with flowers, and perhaps a decorative hair comb. The outfit is attributed to the Gitanos (Roma people of Spain), but is now generally thought of as typically Andalusian. The outfit originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries"
"embroidered with colored thread and beads around the bust area. It is often worn with a charro type hat. The outfit is the amalgam of several cultures such as Spanish, especially in the skirt, Chinese, with its use of sequins and beads, and indigenous with colorful embroidery. Folk dance of both indigenous and mixed European and indigenous origin are most often seen at religious and cultural events in many parts of the state. Some of the most popular dances include “Moors and Christians,” Dance of the Santiagos” and “Danza de los Arcos.” The last is usually performed only by men"
"they use the ""faixa"" for their traditional dances and spectacles: Faixa The faixa is a traditional Catalan clothing accessory. It is made of a long piece of cloth, similar to a sash. It is worn around the waist and wraps around several times. During the 19th century, the farmers and artisans wore it to warm up the kidneys and to protect the lumbar area during the work in the fields. The bourgeois used to wear it as a sign of power, with different colours and 3 meters long. Nowadays, it is present in many traditional dances and festivals. This garment"
"Concheros The Concheros dance, also known as the Chichimecas, Aztecas and Mexicas, is an important traditional dance and ceremony which has been performed in Mexico since early in the colonial period. It presents syncretic features both pre-Hispanic and Christian. The dance has strong visual markers of its pre-Hispanic roots with feathered regalia, indigenous dance steps and indigenous instruments such as drums. However, the name Concheros comes from a type of lute made with an armadillo shell, showing Spanish influence. The dance in its current form was the adaptation of the old “mitote” dance to Catholicism as a means of preserving"
"Jota (music) The jota (; ; or ""ixota"" ; ; ; old Spanish spelling: ""xota"") is a genre of music and the associated dance known throughout Spain, most likely originating in Aragon. It varies by region, having a characteristic form in Aragon (where it is the most important), Catalonia, Castile, Navarre, Cantabria, Asturias, Galicia, La Rioja, Murcia and Eastern Andalusia. Being a visual representation, the jota is danced and sung accompanied by castanets, and the interpreters tend to wear regional costumes. In Valencia, the jota was once danced during interment ceremonies. The jota tends to have a rhythm, although some"
"the performers wearing lacy skirts and blouse to represent the state's humid tropical weather. The Jarabe is considered Mexico’s “national dance” and is the best known outside the country, often called the “Mexican Hat Dance” in English. The dance was performed for the first time formally in 1790 at the Coliseo Theater in Mexico City. During the 1860s it was fashionable in high society. The dance symbolizes the courtship of a woman by a man, who at first is refused but accepted in the end. The two protagonists are usually a man in a charro suit and a woman in"
"Traje de flamenca The traje de flamenca (""flamenco outfit"") or traje de gitana (""Gitana outfit"") is the dress traditionally worn by women at Ferias (festivals) in Andalusia, Spain. There are two forms: one worn by dancers and the other worn as a day dress. The day dress is body-hugging to mid-thigh, and then continues in multiple layers of ruffles to the ankle. Modern interpretations of the style are difficult to walk in, let alone dance. The dancers' version therefore flares out from higher on the hip to allow freedom of movement. Both versions are trimmed with layers of ruffles on"
"Danza de tijeras The Danza de las tijeras (; English: scissors dance; Quechua: Supaypa wasin tusuq, also ""Galas"", ""laijas"") is an original dance from the south of the Andes, in Peru. The dance consists of two or more dancers, followed by their respective orchestras of a violin and a harp. The dancers dance in turns, doing explicit moves and challenging steps, such as dancing with just one foot. The places where this dance is most influential are: Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Junín, Apurimac, and Lima. UNESCO designated the Danza de las tijeras intangible cultural heritage in 2010. The scissors dance can be"
"Zambra Zambra (), (from Andalusi Arabic ""Zamra"", originally from classical arabic ""Zamr"") is a style of Flamenco dance, typical of the Gypsies of the provinces of Granada and Almeria (Andalusia, Spain). It is believed that the Zambra is a continuation of earlier Morisco styles of dance. It became typical during wedding ceremonies, although nowadays it is particularly commonly danced for tourists in the caves of Sacromonte (Granada) and in the caves of Almería. In modern times, it has been espoused by flamenco dancers Carmen Amaya, Lola Flores, and Puela Lunaris. It is danced barefoot with finger cymbals; the blouse is"
"supermarket's slogan and jingle at that time, 'More reasons to shop at Morrisons', had its tune derived from the ""jarabe""'s melody, which was used in all adverts in these eras. A ""jarabe"" also appears in Aaron Copland's ballet ""Billy the Kid"", played in time, the tune on a solo trumpet (with orchestral accompaniment). Jarabe Tapatío Jarabe tapatío, often referred to as the Mexican hat dance, is the national dance of Mexico. It originated as a courtship dance in Guadalajara, Jalisco, during the 19th century, although its elements can be traced back to the Spanish ""zambra"" and ""jarabe gitano"", which were"
"the face is covered with a wooden mask placed over a scarf that is used to cover the edge of the mask. The ruddy hand-painted masks, resemble the appearance of a handsome Spanish character. Some masks have mustaches or beards, others are hairless. The dancers cover their heads with a hat decorated with peacock feathers, laces and other accessories. They also carry a small whip called tajona. The music is performed by a single musician playing a wooden whistle (tatil) and a small drum (tacún). The music has nine different sones of melody. Dance in Nicaragua This is a compilation"
"of the region. Other well-known dances that are performed in diverse localities are: Danzantes de Levanto Los Danzantes de Levanto is a typical dance from the Amazonas Region, Peru. Levanto is a little town that is approximately 10 km far from Chachapoyas, whose ""dancers"" form a showy group of thirteen cholos, very well trained, that are guided by a ""pifador"" (a person who whistle) that plays the ""antara"" and a small drum called ""tinya"" simultaneously. They wear a white shirt of wide and long sleeves, a black vest adorned with red ribbons and black trousers. They also wear a crown"
"25 cm, and when the two plates are fused, they make a shape of blunt-end scissors. In pre-columbian times flat stones were used, the scissors replace them because of the similar sound they make when the sides clash. It is seen as a great dishonor to the dancer if the scissors fall from his hand while dancing. Danza de tijeras The Danza de las tijeras (; English: scissors dance; Quechua: Supaypa wasin tusuq, also ""Galas"", ""laijas"") is an original dance from the south of the Andes, in Peru. The dance consists of two or more dancers, followed by their respective"
"Ball de bastons Ball de bastons (, ""stick dance"") is the name of a ritual weapon dance spread throughout Europe and the rest of the Iberian area (""cossiers"" in Majorca, Portuguese ""pauliteiros"", Aragonese ""palotiau"", Basque ""ezpatadantza"" and Spanish ""paloteo"" or ""troqueado"") but mostly in Catalonia. English and Welsh Morris dances are well-known relatives to these traditions. The origins of dance are difficult to reference; first recorded mention dates to 1150, in a banquet of Count Berenguer IV) Most melodies are based on easy 2/4 rhythms. Instrumentarium includes tabor pipe, shawm or bagpipes. Some of these tunes as ""Villano de Zamora"""
"as folk dance. Music researcher Nicolás Puentes Macías from Zacatecas states that true ""jarabes"" are almost extinct in Mexico, found today only in small fractions of Zacatecas and Jalisco, and that the ""jarabe"" tapatío is really a form of a dance called ""tonadilla"". The earliest evidence of the dance comes from the late 18th century. It was originally danced by female couples in order to avoid the disapproval of the church. Shortly before the Mexican War of Independence, mixed couples began to perform it, with a public performance at the Coliseo Theater in 1790 in Mexico City. Shortly after that"
"accessories from 90 firms. Traje de flamenca The traje de flamenca (""flamenco outfit"") or traje de gitana (""Gitana outfit"") is the dress traditionally worn by women at Ferias (festivals) in Andalusia, Spain. There are two forms: one worn by dancers and the other worn as a day dress. The day dress is body-hugging to mid-thigh, and then continues in multiple layers of ruffles to the ankle. Modern interpretations of the style are difficult to walk in, let alone dance. The dancers' version therefore flares out from higher on the hip to allow freedom of movement. Both versions are trimmed with"
"Sardana The sardana (; plural sardanes) is a musical genre typical of Catalan culture and danced in circle following a set of steps. The dance was originally from the Empordà region, but started gaining popularity throughout Catalonia from late 19th century to beginning of the 20th century after the modernisation done by Josep Maria Ventura i Casas. Men and women join together in a circle by holding hands and facing inwards to dance either the historical ""sardana curta"" (with an approximate duration of 5 minutes) or the present-day ""sardana llarga"" (with a duration of approximately 12-13 minutes). Other more unusual"
"Facing the Music: 1995:167). Another dance devised as part of their first World Tour, and also used to win as the technical piece in the 1985 World Professional Championships. This dance was Torvill and Dean's first real venture into humour. Later notable comic dances would be Hatrick, Low Commotion, and Trunk Tango, but this remains arguably the most slapstick. Dean's costume is Spanish in appearance, reflecting the Spanish music, consisting of an open-neck white shirt with a loose black tie, black trousers, and a large purple sash around his waist. Jayne is in a black 1920s' outfit, complete with arm-length"
"Jean Coralli's ballet ""Le Diable boiteux"" (1836, Vienna). Gilbert and Sullivan sets the dance for the entire company in Act 2 of the Savoy Opera ""The Gondoliers"" as the chorus sings ""Dance a Cachucha"". Cachucha Cachucha is a Spanish solo dance in 3/4 to 3/8 time, similar to Bolero. Cachucha is danced to an Andalusian national song with castanet accompaniment. From Spanish ""cachucha"", small boat. Possibly from diminutive of ""cacho"", shard, saucepan, probably from vulgar Latin ""cacculus"", alteration of Latin ""caccabus"", pot, from Greek ""kakkabos"", a small container. The Cachucha was created in Cuba though it is now considered a"
"female dancers originally danced the farruca wearing male clothing. Women dancers such as Carmen Amaya and Sara Baras have also created well-known versions of the dance. Farruca is seldom sung. The ""farruca"" is commonly played in the key of A minor, with each compás equivalent to 2 measures of 4/4 time with emphasis on the 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th beats: [1] 2 [3] 4 [5] 6 [7] 8 The dance often has fast turns, quick intense footwork, held lifts and falls, dramatic poses and bursts of filigrana (often with a flat hand). It can also be danced with a"
"Seguidilla The seguidilla (; ; plural in both English and Spanish ""seguidillas""; diminutive of ""seguida"", which means ""sequence"" and is the name of a dance) is an old Castilian folksong and dance form in quick triple time for two people with many regional variations. The music is generally in a major key and often begins on an offbeat. The term is also used for a Spanish stanza form with four to seven short, partly assonant lines in a characteristic rhythm. The earliest and most influential of the types of seguidilla are thought to originate in either La Mancha or Andalusia,"
"as such through a public decree in the Official Journal (Diario Oficial) on November 6, 1979. The clothing worn during the cueca dance is the traditional Chilean clothes. They wear blue, white, red or black costumes and dresses. The men in the dance wear the huaso's hat, shirts, flannel poncho, riding pants and boots, short jacket, riding boots, and spurs. Women wear flowered dresses. Cueca dancing resembles a rooster-chicken relationship. The man approaches the woman and offers his arm, then the women accompanies him and they walk around the room. They then face each other and hold their handkerchief in"
"Dance of the Marquis, Tastoanes or Comanches. In general, those playing the Spanish wear masks, while those playing the indigenous do not. Cortes is usually portrayed with abundant masses of dark hair and beard due to the historical descriptions of the first Europeans seen by the indigenous. European characters appear in pastorelas or Christmas plays, common in central Mexico. One central character is Bartolo, a shepherd whose mask is that of a clean-shaven European male. Another is a hermit, with a mask of an old man with long beard and hair. Dances which parody Europeans, especially rich hacienda owners, are"
"a bull’s head. It is also called ""El Torito,"" which involves the use of a bull-shaped frame on the center dancer with others around him. While the music plays, various couple step up onto the box to dance on it with vigor. The dance has been interpreted as a way to gain a kind of vengeance as the bull-box represents the Spanish. Another important folk dance is called ""Los Diablos"" (The Devils), which is performed by a group of men in masks with long beards. The dancers are “encouraged” by assistants wielding leather whips. This is performed on 31 October"
"Jácara Jácaras are Spanish songs which are accompanied with instruments and are performed during the entr'acte of a theatrical performance and also as an accompaniment to many types of dance. There are different explanations for the origin of the term. Corominas (1954) gives the origin as an Arabic word for chess, other sources give the origin as Arabic for bellowing or making someone angry. The form may be textless, as in the compositions of Santiago de Murcia. The words of a secular ""jácara"" are often about a prankster and his adventures and frequently use vulgar language. Dramatists Calderón de la"
"Danzantes de Levanto Los Danzantes de Levanto is a typical dance from the Amazonas Region, Peru. Levanto is a little town that is approximately 10 km far from Chachapoyas, whose ""dancers"" form a showy group of thirteen cholos, very well trained, that are guided by a ""pifador"" (a person who whistle) that plays the ""antara"" and a small drum called ""tinya"" simultaneously. They wear a white shirt of wide and long sleeves, a black vest adorned with red ribbons and black trousers. They also wear a crown of showy peacock's feathers. Their presence is important in all the big celebrations"