THE 5 MOST POPULAR TYPICAL DANCES AND DANCES OF COAHUILA - CULTURE VOCABULARY - 2025

The typical dances and dances of Coahuila are a combination of typical dances from other regions of Mexico and even from other countries, but over time they have received the unique touch of the inhabitant of Coahuila.

The folklore of Coahuila is characteristic, its dances and dances are of strong stomping, fast turns and happy movements, which give the act notoriety.

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Coahuila is one of the states located on the border of Mexico with the United States of America, so its traditions are a mixture of cultures, as is its population.

The presence of some indigenous groups that still maintain their customs and the traditions of their ancestors, adds richness to the folklore of Coahuila and Mexico in general.

You may also be interested in the history of Coahuila or its customs and traditions.

The typical dances and dances represent the most significant expression of the cultural richness of Coahuila, among which are:

1- Dance of the lechuguilla

It is considered one of the most significant and important dances in the state. It originated in the Ixtlero territory of Coahuila.

In the dance the movements of the peasant are imitated when he cuts the agave plant and when he carves it.

The dancers take soft steps but with joy. It is quite similar to the dance of the Matlachines.

2- Dance of the Water Eye or Matlachines

It is the most popular dance in Coahuila. It came to the state with the arrival of the Tlaxcalans and people dance in gratitude to their gods.

It has been transmitted from one generation to another, until it is an essential part of the folkloric identity of the state.

3- Kikapú dances

They are dances performed by members of the Kikapú ethnic group, who live in the north of the State of Coahuila.

Their characteristic dances are performed on important dates for them, such as the arrival of the new year, gratitude for the harvest, for natural events, among others. They are very striking and colorful.

Their dances are used to liven up meetings and are given names such as: the soldier, the coyote, the forty-nine, the chueca and the couples dance, among others.

4- Pateño Syrup

The Pateño syrup is considered the most joyous of the dances with which the folklore of Mexico counts. It receives its name thanks to the "patchos" Indians, inhabitants of Los Patos, Coahuila.

It is practiced to celebrate the harvesting of crops, at family parties and social gatherings. The dancers wear their best clothes and the women show their coquetry.

5- Contradanza of Arteaga

It is a dance that came to Coahuila with the first settlers of Spanish origin. They settled in Arteaga, a small town in the south of the state, hence their name.

It was considered an aristocratic dance, but with the passage of time it became popular. It is common to dance the quadrille at weddings, baptisms, social gatherings and dances in general.

The dancers choose the older ladies to be their partner in the first pieces of the dance. It is danced with movements, turns and quick stomps.

After all the older attendees have danced it, the rest of the attendees begin to dance.

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