- The 5 main typical dances of Tamaulipas
- 1- The pillory
- 2- The huapango
- 3- The polka
- 4- The redova
- 5- The chotis
- References
The most representative typical dances and dances of Tamaulipas are the picota and the huapango, originally from this region; and the polka, the redova and the chotis, which are of European origin.
The polka, the redova and the chotis are performed with variants typical of the regional and national culture, which are manifested in the music and rhythm, and in the movements and costumes used in each one.
In the case of the picota and the huapango, they are dances that were born in this region as a result of the Creole and aboriginal rhythms.
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The 5 main typical dances of Tamaulipas
1- The pillory
This dance of pre-Columbian origin is one of the most representative of Tamaulipas and is danced in the central region of the state, specifically in the Serranía de San Carlos.
The pillory, which means high stick or column, derived from ancient native dances dedicated to the fertility of the land.
It is danced with bare feet or with sandals to the rhythm of the drum and the clarinet, the only instruments used in this musical rhythm.
The dancers make small jumps and accentuate a marked ending every four bars of the music.
The women dance it wearing blankets embroidered with flowers, with colorful hemlines and lace. The men wear white linen or cotton shirts and pants, with leather sandals.
2- The huapango
This dance and musical rhythm is characteristic of the Huasteca region. The huapango is a variety of son that is used to dance but also to tell anecdotes, make jokes with humor and ask for Christmas gifts.
It is danced on a wooden platform, to accentuate the sound of the footing, while the troubadour sings. It is performed with musical instruments such as the violin, the jarana, the fifth guitar and a harp.
The best known variants of the dance are the typical huapango or son huasteco, performed by the huasteco trio; the northern huapango, played by a northern band; and the huapango de mariachi.
3- The polka
It is a dance of Czech origin that was brought by Europeans to Mexico. In Tamaulipas people dance with a style typical of the region.
The dancers' movements are strong and happy. It is danced with a strong zapateado on the part of the man, while the women make skirts to give greater enhancement and coquetry to the dance.
This dance simulates a measured gallop that is interrupted to change pace and rhythm. The music that accompanies the polka is performed with instruments such as the accordion, the saxophone, the sixth bass and the double bass, typical of norteño music.
4- The redova
This rhythm is also of Czech origin. It is an adaptation of the European rejdovak that was very popular in the second half of the 19th century.
It is a mix of waltz with mazurka and is executed in 3/4 time, in moderate and haughty time.
Its characteristic is the accentuation in the last beat with the help of the bass. The difference with the chotis is that it is binary, while the redova is ternary.
The redova has very precise and harmonious movements that are executed with majesty.
5- The chotis
Like the polka and the redova, the chotis is also of European origin. He came to America from Scotland.
It is an elegant and rhythmic dance that is executed with soft and moderate movements, marking a 4/4 time signature.
The chotis is danced in pairs, stamping their feet to the rhythm of the music, while they spin around and the choreography is repeated.
In Tamaulipas this dance was also fused with norteña music and other rhythms, resulting in a very happy and colorful dance.
References
- Music, dance, dance and dress. Retrieved on November 8, 2017 from tamaulipas.gob.mx
- Rocha Juárez, Martha Martina: Music, dance and folk dance in Tamaulipas. Conaculta. Recovered from ecured.cu
- The pillory. Consulted of 1semtamulipas.blogspot.com
- Polka Tamaulipeca its origin and wardrobe. Consulted from es.scribd.com
- Traditions and customs. Consulted of tamaulipas.gob.mx
- Redova. Consulted of es.wikipedia.org