Students then circle around their canes in one direction and then reverse their direction. Students hook arms and circle or attempt to swing the other around. Students form bridges using their canes and then send others down the middle. To close, traditionally one or two of the dancers faints and has to be carried off the stage with the help of the others but this too can be left up to the choreograghers. Students research other types of Mexican dances using this same web site.
Students learn and perform other Mexican dances.
Students compare, discuss, and then make charts or posters of the traditional costumes from both countries. Students research and make comparisons of the various types of music used with the various dances. Students learn to play some of the songs and then accompany the dancers. Students choreograph the dance in new ways then write down the directions and teach others.