Chile Dance refers to Cueca, which is the national dance of Chile. This dance form is largely influenced by African and Spanish dance forms. Cueca is believed to be originated from Zamacueca, a traditional dance of Peru. Chilean Dance is a renowned as a courting dance where the performers enact the courting between a hen and a rooster. The character of the male performer is aggressive while the female performer tends to be elusive and demure.
Depending upon the geographical location Dance of Chile is categorized in following variation:
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- The Northern Cueca – The dance form is based on pure instrumental music consisting of tubas, drums, trumpets and so on. No vocal music is used as accompanying music. Even the dance and music is relatively slow.
The solo dance performances of Cueca are quite interesting. The women pins a photograph of her men in the dress and habitually dances alone. The dance was meant to protest against the dictatorial regime of Pinochet and also in the memory of beloved one.
Presently, Chile Dance is performed during the national holidays in September by the Chilean people. Chilean dances can be enjoyed during the celebrations or festivals of the country.
Chilean Family