Jarabe Tapatío
The dance Jarabe Tapatío , also known as the American US- term Mexican Hat Dance (dt. Mexican Huttanz ), is the title of a song and its accompanying dance of the same name and is considered a Mexican folk dance .
The Spanish name jarabe means something like elixir or syrup. Tapatío is a slang term for someone or something that comes from the second largest city in Mexico ( Guadalajara ). Sometimes this piece of music is confused with La Raspa , another Mexican dance.
The song also comes from the mariachi Silvestre Vargas.
choreography
In its standard form, it was choreographed by the Mexican Felipa Lopez for the first time in the early 20th century for a government sponsored celebration ( fiesta ). This celebration took place on the occasion of the end of the Mexican Revolution.
Since the premiere, this dance has gained worldwide recognition as a symbol of the Mexican way of life.
It gained its English name as "Mexican Hat Dance" from the large hats ( sombreros ) that were often used in dance and as a dance medium.
melody
The commonly used melody was often used in films as a means of identification for the Mexican people and their way of life, and as a ringtone on cell phones from various providers. It is characterized by its catchy character and zest for life.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ^ Charles M. Tatum: Encyclopedia of Latino Culture: From Calaveras to Quinceaneras [3 Volumes]: From Calaveras to Quinceaneras . ABC-CLIO, 2013, ISBN 978-1-4408-0099-3 ( google.de [accessed November 29, 2017]).