Top 10 Most Popular Traditional Mexican Dance Style
Mexico doesn’t just have beautiful landscapes and great people, it also has an incredibly vibrant culture. Arguably, there’s nothing that shows off the country’s unique culture better than the many Mexican dance styles out there. As a whole, they take inspiration from the country’s native dances, with small inspirations from African and European. You won’t see anything like it anywhere in the world! Top 10 Most Popular Traditional Mexican Dance Styles 1. Chinelos Chinelos is a costumed dance that’s extremely popular in the state of Morelos. So much so that it’s become a de jure symbol of the state. Despite this reputation, Chinelos originated from the southern part of Mexico City. It is a satirical comedy in dance form. The dance is all about making fun of the Spaniard colonists who tried (and failed) to suppress indigenous dance forms long ago. Way back then, during Carnivals, people could wear masks and do things that aren’t normally accepted. That’s how Chinelos ...