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  Like most Latin American countries, Mexico has a thriving community of dancers. Every year, new names are added to the list of famous Mexican dancers to watch, and in the past, there have been plenty of   Mexican dancing   legends worth watching or reading about. No matter what genre you prefer, from ballroom to  ballet  and Latin dance, there’s a name of someone in Mexico that can wow you with their skills. In today’s list, you’ll find the names of the top Mexican dancers and their bios. If you’re searching for inspiration, then the success stories of these people may very well be able to give you a boost of confidence in pursuing dancing! 10 Famous Mexican Dancers In The World 1. Amalia Hernández 📷 Amalia Hernández Navarro, born on September 19th, 1917, was a Hispanic ballet dancer who developed the Baile Folklorico (folkloric ballet). She’s also the founder of the Ballet Folklórico de México, a dance ensemble that’s still performing today! She was born in Mexico City to a militar

  If you visit the smaller communities in Europe during May and visit their folk festivals, there’s a good chance that you will see people doing the maypole dance. And just like every folk dance slash ritual out there, the maypole dance actually has a pretty intriguing history behind it. Plus, who knows, if you travel far enough and come to the right place at the right time, maybe you’ll be invited to join the circle around the maypole, too! In that case, it’s always good to come prepared with basic knowledge about the dance. In this article, we’ll tell you everything that you need to know about the maypole dance! What Is Maypole Dancing? The literal centerpiece of the dance is the maypole. It is usually a tall wooden pole decorated with garlands, flowers, and ribbons by the dancers. Depending on the locality or the country, the pole may be decorated with symbols associated with that place or community. So, maypoles are going to look different from place to place. With the pole raised

  Most people are familiar with   hip-hop , street dancing, or ballet-theme movies … but did you know that there are many tap dance movies out there, too? Other than being great watches during weekends, these movies can also serve as a source of inspiration or reference material if you’re a tap dance student. This guide is the ultimate compilation of all the best tap dance movies. Give them a look! How I Choose This Tap Dance Movies List? The greatest requirement for a good tap dancing movie must have excellent sequences with a tap dance in it. Besides having great choreography and good execution from the actors and actresses, I also look into the soundscape of each movie. After all, the most distinctive quality of a tap dance performance is the click of the clogs against the dance floor. Without the signature sound, it wouldn’t be tap dancing! Typically (especially in old movies), live audio recording isn’t enough to fully capture the sound of the  tap shoes . So, directors often use