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The Mexican hat dance, also known as Jarabe Tapatío, is the national dance of Mexico. [1] 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 . [ 2 ]
Jesús González Rubio (died April 26, 1874) was a professor of music in Guadalajara, Mexico, who is best known for having composed the Jarabe Tapatío, also known in the United States as the "Mexican Hat Dance".
Jarabe dancers Jarabe Tapatío in the traditional China Poblana dress. The Jarabe is considered Mexico's “national dance” and is the best known outside the country, often called the “Mexican Hat Dance” in English. [24] [25] The dance was performed for the first time formally in 1860 at the Coliseo Theater in Mexico City.
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La Raspa is a Mexican dance often performed during celebrations and at dance schools. Originating in Veracruz, the name may be derived from the Old Germanic verb "raspere", meaning "to grate upon".
Folk dances are an integral part of Mexican culture, with the "Jarabe Tapatío," commonly known as the "Mexican hat dance," being particularly significant in dance tradition. This traditional dance features a sequence of hopping steps and heel and toe-tapping movements performed by dancers dressed in vibrant regional costumes.
A woman dancing folklórico in the traditional dress of Jalisco. In the state of Jalisco, its Jarabe Tapatio, or "hat dance", while the son and El baile de los sonajeros are famous dances which accompany the mariachi; one of the most popular songs is "El Son de la Negra" (1940).
Jarabe Tapatío. The jarabe is one of the most traditional song forms of the mariachi genre. In the Spanish language, jarabe literally means syrup, which probably refers to the mixture of meters within one jarabe (compare salsa). Typically, a jarabe will go from a 6 8 to others sections with 3 4, 2 4, return to 6 8 and end in another meter.