Asignment #4: Jalisco (West)

Lesson 4: Jalisco

 

Jalisco is a state in the west of Mexico.  The folkloric costume for the male is a cowboy suit with silver buttons, a large bow, and a big sombrero. The female folkloric dress is a traditional "ranchero" dress with ribbons in the hair.  Their is a famous dance that is known worldwide as the Mexican Hat Dance, or Jarabe Tapatío.

Step 1: Read about traditional Mexican Dances here. 

Step 2:  Watch the video below for a better view of the Jarabe Tapatío dance.

Step 3:  Write about your learning about Jalisco and the folkloric costumes and dance. 

Assignment #3: Veracruz (East Mexico)

Lesson 3: Veracruz

Veracruz in an eastern state in Mexico. In this region, the folkloric clothing for men include a white "guayabera" with four large pockets. For women, they wear a Spanish influenced white dress with Spanish shoes, flowers in their head piece, and a lace apron.

Step 1: Read this article online about Veracruz folk dancing and costumes.

Step 2: Complete this form after reading this article.

Assignment #2: Nuevo Leon (Northern Mexico)

Lesson 2:  Northern Mexico (Nuevo Leon)

Nuevo Leon is a northern state near Texas.  In this region,the folkloric costumes include leather fringed vests, boots, bandanas, and cowboy boots for men.  Women wear Czech-influenced polka-like costumes with broad lace-trimmed white collar and short full skirt.

Step 1: Listen to this audio clip about Nuevo Leon and the origination of Polka music in this northern region of Mexico.

Step 2:  Complete this reflection after listening to the audio clip assigned.

First Assignment: Background Knowledge

Lesson 1: Traditional clothing from Mexico and Mexican folk dancing

Welcome to our class blog.  Here you will complete your assignments for each class.

In this class, you will learn about Mexican traditional clothing and Mexican folk dancing.  Both topics showcase the Mexican traditions in clothing and dance.


Enjoy! Do not hesitate to send me an e-mail with any questions.


Step 1: Complete this form and write about your background knowledge about Mexican traditional clothing and Mexican folk dancing.

Step 2:  For homework, please read this webpage about the history of Mexico's Folkloric dance called "Ballet Folklorico" in Spanish.

Step 3:  Complete this reflection after reading the webpage assigned.