5 DANCES AND TYPICAL DANCES OF AGUASCALIENTES - CULTURE VOCABULARY - 2025

The dances and typical dances of Aguascalientes are characterized by their historical and cultural context that, through dance, music and clothing, transmit a part of the customs and hydro-warm folklore.

Aguascalientes is one of the thirty-one states that, together with Mexico City, make up the United Mexican States. It is located in the geographic center of the country, limiting to the north with Zacatecas and to the south with Jalisco.

Railroad dance

Aguascalientes stands out for being one of the least extensive states, only surpassed by the states of Morelos and Tlaxcala, however it harbors an immense tradition in customs and folklore.

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Their dances and dances are a state heritage, they adorn its festivities and celebrations accompanied by fascinating musical compositions. The main dances in the state of Aguascalientes are:

1- Dance of the Cock Fight

Aguascalientes still has the old tradition and custom of rooster fights. The dance arises from the need to publicize these shows in past decades through striking songs that talk about the fights.

Nowadays the dance is considered an iconic dance of the state and can be appreciated in huge celebrations and fairs, such as the important San Marcos Fair, where the rhythm and dance of the Fight of Gallos is the protagonist.

Aesthetically, the dance is characterized by strong stomping to the beat of the song, while the gentlemen hide their arms behind their back and the ladies wave their colorful dress.

2- Dance of railroad workers

The dance of the railroads is a dance that represents the railroads and their railroads, the ones that made Aguascalientes and its great railway stations grow.

The dance is performed only by men, who perform actions of the people who worked on the railroad, interpreting the same movement as the train, stomping their feet and forming a line that represents the railroad.

The music that gave rise to the dance was composed when the main economic activity in Aguascalientes was the railroad, dedicating itself to all the people who worked there.

The song was very successful, especially by the railroad workers, who devised the dance to celebrate pay days.

3- Dance of the embroiderers

This dance is characterized by the historical context that it transmits, which represents the workers of the embroidery factories, which was a very important industry in Aguascalientes during the 20th century.

The dance takes shape through elegant movements that try to imitate the movement of the embroidery machines used at the time. It is always danced with an embroidery in hand, waving striking dresses.

4- Syrup of the Palomas

This dance takes shape during the 20th century. It is represented only by women, who wear beautiful white dresses that flap from the ends, trying to imitate the movement of the wings of a dove.

The music that accompanies the dance was inspired by the birds and the peaceful provincial life that was seen at that time.

It has a great cultural and folkloric importance, since it represents the life of Aguascalientes and the relationship that existed between the tranquility of the city and the singing and fluttering of birds.

5- Dance of the Matlachines (Aguascalientes)

This dance has been one of the most widespread in the different states of the north-central Mexican region.

It consists of stooping and stomping to the rhythm of a melody performed by some of the dancers themselves.

It is considered a dance of Aguascalientes origin, although the origin of the dance between this state and the nearby state of Zacatecas is still debated.

This dance was created to praise the Holy Cross of the masons and today the Holy Cross is still danced.

It is distinguished by its colorful costumes and intricate steps, played by male figures. In addition, it has an excellent musical composition performed by the violin and the drum.

References

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