Hora Loca – An Ancient form of Dance
Have you heard of hora loca? It is a customized and special kind of dancing, which signifies energy, good wish and a good time. More than 3000 years ago, this form of dancing was originated in Greece. It was then performed to please various gods and goddesses. From Greece, this dance form got spread to different parts of the world, especially South American and Latin American countries. It was in Venezuela, that this dance form was given its modern look and customization. Today, it is used all over the world and is famous in Miami. You must have seen carnivals where people with different kinds of attires and getups dance across the streets, making weird movements and gestures! You guessed it right. This is what Hora Loca is all about.
As far as the tradition and custom part of this particular dance is concerned, it is very difficult to explain it in a few words. However, it is considered to be one of the oldest dance forms in the world, which is used to celebrate different kinds of festivals. These days, you can find professional artists, who have expertise and skills in this specific form of dance. Often, this form of dance is also associated with erotic and sexually appealing. However, if you have a look deep into the roots, we will find that this dance form has its own expressions, language, and message to convey. Miami is one part of the United States, where you can find this type of dance being performed on the streets. However, even today in many small tribes and villages in central and Latin American countries, this is considered to be the only form of entertainment. Whether it is marriage, the birth of a new child, or even cremation; this particular dance is used to celebrate or mourn the occasion.
As mentioned, it has its own expression and language. The fact that this particular type of dance is used on different kinds of occasions, goes to show the variant and diverse forms of it. As mentioned, there are many professional performers available these days. If you’re planning for a party and you want to display the majestic and mind-blowing hora loka, in that case, there are multiple different agencies available, who provide expert and skilled dancers. If you’re planning to hire one, in that case, you can have a look over the Internet. There are multiple different options available these days.
