Jarabe Tapatio, best known as the Mexican Hat Dance, is a traditional Mexican dance. It originates in the town of Guadaljara, Jalisco, Mexico. The jarabe tapatio has become a symbol of Mexico since the ruling of Spain. Back in the 1800s during the revolution, the dance was banned by the authorities for its sexual nature and for its defiance of the Spanish ruling. The dance was originally performed by two women and other mixed couples, which the church didn't approve of. Though after banning it, it only gave the dance more meaning. Performing the dance became a form or protest and rebellion against the Spanish authorities.The jarabe tapatio has become an identity of Mexico. Later in 1919, the dance expanded furthermore from just Mexico because of Ann Pavlova, a Russian ballerina, who added the dance to her repertoire.
When performing, women wear the tradition "China Problana", which consists of a blouse and a heavily embroidered skirt. The blouse and skirt combination is Asian inspired by a woman from India that came as a servant. The traditional outfit for men was a charro, which has silver trimmings. During the performance, a mariachi band accompanies the dancer.
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