Mexican hat dance is one of the popular dance forms all over the world. Hat dance was symbolic of the national unity and was also considered the National Folk Dance of Mexico once. The dance can be performed by a single dancer or a group of dancers. If you are dancing in a group or with a partner, the steps remain the same, but they are quite different in case you are dancing alone. It should be remembered that rhythm plays a vital role in Mexican hat dance. The tempo of the dance increases with the increase in the tempo of the music. To know how to do Mexican hat dance, read the steps given below.
Mexican Hat Dance Steps
- The dance starts with the participant’s arms crossed.
- Put the right elbow on the left hand and the right hand should be held in a ‘waving’ position.
- Now, with the movement, the right hand has to be whirled back, while the right heel has to be put in front, simultaneously.
- In the next step do the same, with the left hand in waving position and the left heel in front.
- After this, repeat the first step and then, at the count of four, clap twice.
- Once again clap thrice and shout ‘ole’, which is an exclamation of expressing joy in Spanish language.
- When performing in a group, the dancers hold hands and move in a circle, in side steps.
- In case of a single performer, he throws a Mexican hat (sombrero) on the ground and skips around the hat with one foot and moves in circular motion with his fist on the waist.
- This step is to be repeated several times, but every time in the opposite direction.
