- The 4 most outstanding typical dances of the Orinoquía region of Colombia
- 1- Joropo
- 2- Galeron
- 3- Passage
- 4- Six per right
- References
Some typical dances of the Orinoquía region are the joropo, the galerón, the passage and the six by law. This region is also called Llanos Orientales and is part of Colombia.
In the Eastern Plains there is an important musical, dance and folk influence from the Venezuelan plains. Given their proximity, both countries share important cultural traditions.
The Orinoquía region of Colombia is full of folkloric traditions, especially in the field of dance.
The 4 most outstanding typical dances of the Orinoquía region of Colombia
1- Joropo
It is the most representative dance in the entire region. It is danced in pairs and both participants stamp their feet and draw circular silhouettes on the ground, turning fast and tightly around their partner's body.
This folk dance originates from flamenco and Andalusian representations inherited from Spain, a fact that can be seen in the characteristic footwork of the joropo.
The joropo is characterized by rapid tapping to the rhythm of the harp, the cuatro, and the maracas. This representation of folklore is very popular in Colombia and Venezuela.
Women often wear wide flowered skirts with ruffles at the edges, and the top of the outfit is an off-the-shoulder piece, with ruffles at the chest.
The men's clothing is much simpler: they wear short-sleeved flannels and rolled-up trousers. Both members of the couple dance with espadrilles.
2- Galeron
It is one of the oldest expressions of Colombian folklore. It is danced in pairs and consists of a kind of pursuit of the man towards the woman, while both perform a zapateada dance.
The dance unfolds while the gentleman harasses the lady with a noose or a handkerchief. Meanwhile, the lady tries to escape the chase while flirting with him.
Given this characteristic, it is also known as “Corrido” or “Llanero Whirlwind”.
3- Passage
The passage is a variation of the joropo. It is characterized by being much slower and with a considerably more marked cadence.
Given the romantic character of the passage, it is danced in a much softer way compared to the conventional joropo. In addition, the passage is not stomped so often.
The music of the passage is based on the interpretation of the harp, the cuatro and the maracas, in the context of the llanera culture and its geographical environment.
The lyrics and music of the passages are usually by well-known authors, and the interpretations are highly sentimental, descriptive, and highly lyrical.
4- Six per right
The six by right is a variation of the joropo, in which six couples perform a choreography with 6 × 8 bars; that is, 6 beats within each measure.
Historians indicate that its name is due to the ancient custom of dancing this representation at six in the afternoon.
It is a zapateado dance classified within the genre of tunes called "blow." The predominant instrument in this dance is the four and it is usually played in a major key.
References
- Typical dances of the Orinoquía (nd). Recovered from: Colombia.com
- Typical dances of the Orinoquia (sf). Recovered from: our-folclor.wikispaces.com
- Typical Dances of the Orinoquia Region (2011). Recovered from: floclodanzasdecolombia.blogspot.com
- The Six, American musical expression (2012). Recovered from: orinocopadrerio.blogspot.com
- Music and typical dances (nd). Recovered from: regionorinoquia.galeon.com