How to Dance to Mexican Music

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This article was co-authored by Leela Fazzuoli & Daniele Cavallo. Daniele Cavallo and Leela Fazzuoli are Professional Latin Dance Instructors and the Co-Founders of Cavallo Dance AZ, a dance studio based in Phoenix, Arizona. With more than 20 years of experience each, they specialize in Latin dances, dance performances, and competition dance. They have expertise in Salsa and Bachata, Argentine Tango, Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, and Jive.

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Mexican music can be fun and lively and it will likely to inspire you to dance. Try matching basic salsa steps to the rhythm, as salsa dancing is still popular in bars and clubs across Mexico.[1] X Research source Alternatively, try doing the Mexican hat dance, which is easy to learn and was once considered the national folk dance of Mexico. If you have a dance partner, try another folk dance known as the “Santa Rita,” or Mexican polka.

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Learning Basic Salsa Steps

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    Professional Latin Dance Instructors     Expert Interview. 7 October 2021.     Keep your feet together and step forward with your right foot. Then, take step forward with your left foot and once more with your right foot. [3] X Research source
    • Swing your hips as you step forward to add flair to your movements.
  2. {“smallUrl”:”https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/a\/a9\/Dance-to-Mexican-Music-Step-2-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Dance-to-Mexican-Music-Step-2-Version-2.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”\/images\/thumb\/a\/a9\/Dance-to-Mexican-Music-Step-2-Version-2.jpg\/aid10335059-v4-728px-Dance-to-Mexican-Music-Step-2-Version-2.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:546,”licensing”:”<div class=\”mw-parser-output\”><p>\u00a9 2024 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is <b>not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.<br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>”} 2 Shift your weight on the 3rd step and change directions. When you place your foot down on the 3rd beat of the music, bend your right knee slightly. Then, swing your left leg forward and hold the left leg in a half-extended position for 1 beat. [4] X Research source Advertisement
  3. {“smallUrl”:”https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/5\/58\/Dance-to-Mexican-Music-Step-3-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Dance-to-Mexican-Music-Step-3-Version-2.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”\/images\/thumb\/5\/58\/Dance-to-Mexican-Music-Step-3-Version-2.jpg\/aid10335059-v4-728px-Dance-to-Mexican-Music-Step-3-Version-2.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:546,”licensing”:”<div class=\”mw-parser-output\”><p>\u00a9 2024 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is <b>not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.<br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>”} 3 Push off of your right foot and swing your left leg backwards. As the right leg straightens, extend your left leg behind you. The momentum from this shift will add fluidity to your movements. [5] X Research source
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  5. {“smallUrl”:”https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/c\/c6\/Dance-to-Mexican-Music-Step-5-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Dance-to-Mexican-Music-Step-5-Version-2.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”\/images\/thumb\/c\/c6\/Dance-to-Mexican-Music-Step-5-Version-2.jpg\/aid10335059-v4-728px-Dance-to-Mexican-Music-Step-5-Version-2.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:546,”licensing”:”<div class=\”mw-parser-output\”><p>\u00a9 2024 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is <b>not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.<br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>”} 5 Hold your arms up at a 45 or 90 degree angle and move them in rhythm. Bend your elbows at an angle that’s comfortable and lift your arms in front of you. Move your arms forward and backward in unison with your legs so that they maintain the same rhythm. [8] X Research source
    • Avoid leaving your arms at your side while salsa dancing, which will look awkward.

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Doing a Traditional Mexican Hat Dance

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  2. {“smallUrl”:”https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/5\/58\/Dance-to-Mexican-Music-Step-7-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Dance-to-Mexican-Music-Step-7-Version-2.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”\/images\/thumb\/5\/58\/Dance-to-Mexican-Music-Step-7-Version-2.jpg\/aid10335059-v4-728px-Dance-to-Mexican-Music-Step-7-Version-2.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:546,”licensing”:”<div class=\”mw-parser-output\”><p>\u00a9 2024 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is <b>not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.<br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>”} 2 Bring in your left foot quickly and extend your right heel. On the second beat, bring your left heel back to meet your right heel. Quickly shift your weight onto your left heel. Project your right heel out in front of you, slightly to the side and rest on your right heel.
    • These 2 movements should happen one after another within the space of 1 beat.
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    • Your clapping should line up with a specific, 2-beat flourish in the music.
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    • Make sure to complete all of the main steps in the same 4 beat pattern.
    • The Mexican Hat Dance is a fun activity at parties and family gatherings because the quickening tempo makes it challenging to keep up with!
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    • Your palms should be facing forward when “waving.”

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Dancing the Mexican Polka

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    • Traditionally, the person who is leading should place their hand on their partner’s lower back, while their partner places a hand on their shoulder.
  2. {“smallUrl”:”https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/d\/dd\/Dance-to-Mexican-Music-Step-13-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Dance-to-Mexican-Music-Step-13-Version-2.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”\/images\/thumb\/d\/dd\/Dance-to-Mexican-Music-Step-13-Version-2.jpg\/aid10335059-v4-728px-Dance-to-Mexican-Music-Step-13-Version-2.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:546,”licensing”:”<div class=\”mw-parser-output\”><p>\u00a9 2024 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is <b>not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.<br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>”} 2 Take 4 polka steps forwards, alternating legs with each step. Initiate a polka step by lifting your lead foot and hopping lightly on the other foot. Launch into the step by touching your lead foot down quickly and bringing your other foot up behind it to meet it. Kick your lead foot back out to complete the step. [11] X Research source
  3. {“smallUrl”:”https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/a\/ac\/Dance-to-Mexican-Music-Step-14-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Dance-to-Mexican-Music-Step-14-Version-2.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”\/images\/thumb\/a\/ac\/Dance-to-Mexican-Music-Step-14-Version-2.jpg\/aid10335059-v4-728px-Dance-to-Mexican-Music-Step-14-Version-2.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:546,”licensing”:”<div class=\”mw-parser-output\”><p>\u00a9 2024 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is <b>not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.<br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>”} 3 Cross your outside leg in front of you in an arc to meet your other foot. With your weight on the leg closest to your partner, extend your other leg. Pull it around in front of you in a semi-circle pattern. Bring your foot around to be right next to your other foot, with your inner arch facing outwards. [13] X Research source
    • Glide your foot across the ground smoothly for a clean-looking arc.
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    • This movement should be done in sync with the music.
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    • Be as smooth as possible when changing feet and transitioning between moves.
    • After completing this final step, you can start the dance over.
  7. {“smallUrl”:”https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/2\/2a\/Dance-to-Mexican-Music-Step-18-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Dance-to-Mexican-Music-Step-18-Version-2.jpg”,”bigUrl”:”\/images\/thumb\/2\/2a\/Dance-to-Mexican-Music-Step-18-Version-2.jpg\/aid10335059-v4-728px-Dance-to-Mexican-Music-Step-18-Version-2.jpg”,”smallWidth”:460,”smallHeight”:345,”bigWidth”:728,”bigHeight”:546,”licensing”:”<div class=\”mw-parser-output\”><p>\u00a9 2024 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image is <b>not<\/b> licensed under the Creative Commons license applied to text content and some other images posted to the wikiHow website. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.<br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>”} 7 Add flair to the dance by doing the moves in a circular pattern. After you have mastered the basic steps of the dance, you can add another dimension to it by dancing in circles. As you take each polka step, angle your lead foot out so that you are rotating your position slightly. Practice this carefully to avoid getting dizzy while you’re dancing. [17] X Research source
    • The person leading should initiate the rotating polka steps.
    • Practice these turns in a relatively open space so you can move freely.

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