Jarabe TapatÃo
The dance Jarabe Tapatío, also known as the American label Mexican Hat Dance (German Mexican Huttanz ), is the title of a song and its accompanying dance of the same name and is a Mexican folk dance.
The Spanish name means jarabe translates as elixir or syrup. Tapatío is a colloquial term for someone or something that comes from the second largest city in Mexico ( Guadalajara).
Choreography
In its standard form it was the Mexicans Felipa Lopez for the first time in the early 20th century for a government-sponsored celebration (Fiesta ) choreographed. This celebration was held to mark the end of the Mexican Revolution.
Since the first performance of this dance became the icon of the Mexican way of life worldwide recognition.
His English name as " Mexican Hat Dance " won by commonly used big hats ( sombreros ) at the dance and dance as means.
Melody
The melody usually used was often used in films as a means of identification for the Mexican people and their way of life, as well as a ringtone on mobile phones from various suppliers. It is characterized by its catchy character and vitality.