Dancing has its roots that date decades and even centuries back in time.
Some may say dancing is just a series of body movements accompanied by music, but for some, it’s way deeper than just that.
Dancing is their identity.
The world is divided into continents, regions, countries, provinces, and cities. Perhaps the best part about being divided is that it makes us unique from others in many ways.
We all differ in religion, culture, traditions, beliefs, and much more.
One of the many differences that we all have is dancing, for it also represents different ethnic groups all over the world.
Dancing also comes in different types.
There’s American, belly dancing, ceremonial dance, disco or soul, free and improvised, historical, Latin dance or Rhythm, novelty and fad dances, social, street or electronic dance, and swing dance.
Truth be told, dancing is a never-ending evolution. However, let’s not forget the traditional ones that speak not just about mere body movements.
Have you heard about ‘Mexican polka?
Mexican polka dance originated in the state of Chihuahua and has its roots in the Czech peasant dance from Eastern Bohemia.
Legend has it that in 1834, a peasant girl named Anna Slezak created the Mexican polka for her own enjoyment, naming it “Madera” for its quick and lively steps, set to the folk song “Strycek Nimra Koupil Simla.”
By 1835, the dance had found its way into the ballrooms of Prague.
In Mexico, each region has its unique style, showcasing the dance with local customs and traditions.
Mexican folk dances serve as a tribute to the country’s culture, depicting the daily struggles and joys of life.
Introduced by the Spanish in the 16th century, European-style dances like the waltz and polka influenced the first Mexican dances.
Over time, German, French, Spanish, and Italian dances merged with the original folk dance, resulting in three forms: ‘danza’ for indigenous ritual dances, ‘mestizo’ reflecting Western influences, and ‘bailes regionales’ representing various communities.
Today, Mexican polka remains popular and is danced in its traditional form.
You need power, speed, and passion to dance the Mexican polka and this duo will show us how it’s done.
Apart from its cuisine, amazing beaches, tequila, and margaritas, Mexico is also known for its festive way of dancing.
In what looked like a dance studio, an amazing duo wowed everyone with their very energetic way of dancing.
As the music started playing, the two jumped into action and hammered the dance floor with every bit of their strength.
Twirling, twisting, spinning, jumping, stomping, and gliding in unison with the lively and fast tempo music.
The powerful couple was surrounded by their fellow dancers who looked very entertained, some of them were even filming them dancing.
For a non-expert (like myself), Mexican polka would probably look like a powerful and energetic ballroom dancing mixed with tap dance accompanied by a piece of fast-tempo festive music.
As of this writing, the video of this duo’s performance has already been viewed over 2.6 million times.
It simply shows that a lot of people are still fascinated with traditional folk dances.
Ses this amazing dance duo go all out for a power-packed Mexican polka performance below!
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