Andean Region

ANDES MOUNTAINS

The Bambuco

  Its origin is mestizo, then combines the melodies of Indian tradition and various rhythms, including quite possibly the Basques. It is the most important and representative of Colombian folklore for its enormous range that covers more than thirteen departments Andean musical and choreographic expression.

The Sanjuanero

  It is the way of partying and ajoropada Bambuco. The Sanjuanero Huila is the track and the most representative dance of Huila. Correctly identifies the Festival of San Pedro. It is the highest cultural expression of Huila to the whole world. For the elegance of dance and the spectacular costumes has been listed as one of the most beautiful dances of America.

The Whirlwind

  It is a dance where there is the suggestion that the songs travel some tribes, such as the Yuco-motilón of the Serrania de Perija contain rhythmic cells that might have given rise to the beat of the vortex, which is nothing but the measure of "Indian trot" which indigenous and mestizo use for their wanderings and trips, pilgrimages and processions through the mountains.
To the tune peasants express their religious feelings, their loves, and description of the landscape in a simple way.

Aisle

This dance has European roots which were waltzes and ballroom dancing in Colombia dates back to colonial times adapted to local contexts and receiving influences from other dances like bambuco. Some of their steps are goaded, ride, valsado, flirting turns women topped with twist waist, standing up