They are known for their choreodramas, a blending of tradition with modern forms of expression. In the San Jose public performances of People Like Me , Esperanza del Valle will present dances representative of the state of Nayarit, Mexico. The original choreographer, Jaime Buentello, a titled master teacher of dance in Mexico and born in Nayarit, researched the dance, music and costumes related to these three dances. It is said that the stringed influence of the music came originally from Europe and that the original Mariachi band may have had its roots in the state of Nayarit. The style of the skirt and its movements reflects the Spanish Flamenco style.
Women dance with energetic skirt and footwork.
Men perform challenging showmanship with the use of machetes or long knives, reflecting the influence of the Moors.