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Mexican Independence brought a new perspective in cultural awareness, increasing the popularity of the dance.

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The metal embroidery on the male clothing is the charro.

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The tempo escalates throughout the song as the dancing and storyline intensifies.

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The music is typically performed by mariachi bands, or other string ensembles.

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The dance was banned from the 1700s to the 1900s

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First Grade-The Mexican Hat Dance (2014)

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Uploaded by American Heritage School on 2014-01-25.

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The man's outfit if designed to highlight is moves.

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The woman's dress is a traditional dress of the Mexican Republic, including a wide skirt and colorfully decorated blouse.

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This dance is known for the dancer's elaborate clothing.

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This dance is taught in almost every grade school in Mexico.

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In the 19th century, the ruling class banned the dance because of its sexual connotation/flare.

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There are many variations from the original dance.

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After a minute or two of dancing, the man's sombrero is place on the ground, and the partners dance around it. After several minutes of stomping, kicking, and sliding, the woman opts to pick up the hat when she decides it's time to accept him. She bends down to grab the hat which signals the the male to do pass his leg over her head.

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At the end of the dance, the woman holds up the sombrero, supposedly concealing a kiss.

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Its name could either represent the sweetness of the couple, or a mixture of the elements composing the dance.

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Was performed by he national couple of Mexico, the Charro Mexicano and the China Poblana

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Originally performed by female couples, shortly before the the Mexican War of Independence.

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Jarabe in English means syrup.

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Focuses around the idea of a man wooing a woman to stay with him.

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Originated in Jalisco, Mexico

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AKA National dance of Mexico.

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AKA Mexican hat dance.

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Celebrates romantic courtship.

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Dates as far back as the 18th century