What is La Raspa?
What is La Raspa?
La Raspa is a folk dance from eastern Mexico. This dance is often incorrectly called the Mexican Hat Dance or Jarabe Tapatio.
Where did the Raspa dance come from?
Origin of the Dance. La Raspa is said to have begun in Veracruz, a state that has a major port city off the Gulf of Mexico. With shipments of trade goods also came music and dance from around the world.
What is the difference between La Raspa and Mexican Hat Dance?
In contrast to the Mexican Hat Dance, the steps for La Raspa are very simple, involving a bleking step (hopping in place with alternate heels thrust forward) for 16 counts, then a running step (while linking elbows) for another 16 counts. La Raspa is said to have begun in Veracruz, a state that has a major port city off the Gulf of Mexico.
What dance did Ricardo Montalban dance in Fiesta?
In 1947, MGM studios released the musical “Fiesta” about a Mexican toreador (played by Ricardo Montalban) who dances La Raspa, among other folk dances. The film’s dancing was a hit and helped catapult Montalban’s career in the U.S.
