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The Danza de los Viejitos is said have begun as a dance in the Mexican State of Michoacán in the Purépecha Region. The men that perform this dance are known as Danzantes or "Dancers." This dance was performed by four men that represent fire, water, earth, and air.
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Danza de los Viejitos performed in Pátzcuaro. The Danza de los Viejitos (Dance of the Little Old Men) is performed in Michoacán, especially in the Lake Pátzcuaro area. [4] The dance as known today was created by Gervasio López in the mid 20th century, who had a passion for traditional folk music and dance of this region.
Ballet folklórico at the Celebration of Mexican political anniversaries in 2010. Baile folklórico, "folkloric dance" in Spanish, also known as ballet folklórico, is a collective term for traditional cultural dances that emphasize local folk culture with ballet characteristics – pointed toes, exaggerated movements, highly choreographed.
Saint Helena, called Santa Elena de la Cruz locally, is considered to be the patron saint of the municipality, whose day is celebrated on 18 August. Traditional dances include the Danza de la Pluma (Feather Dance) and the Danza de los Viejitos (Dance of the Old Persons).
Mixtecos Unidos recently performed 'La Danza de los Diablos' at the ninth 'Día de Muertos' celebration organized by Kings Cultural Center on October 23 in the city of Armona in Kings County.
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