Living Dances — Season 1
A documentary web series about the native folkloric dances of Argentina.
About this season
In the first season we learn about The Firmeza, The Jota Cordobesa, The Escondido, The Cueca Cuyana, The Amores, The Double Chacarera, The Gato and The Arunguita folk dances.
Episodes (8)
1. The Firmeza
Aired 10 June 2020
In the city of Marcos Juarez, they tell us about "La Firmeza", its history and importance. Also about the interest of society in folklore and dances in general.
2. The Jota Cordobesa
Aired 10 June 2020
In the Villa El Libertador neighborhood of the city of Córdoba we learn about La Jota Cordobesa. We also inquire about the social role of dances in the neighborhood.
3. The Escondido
Aired 10 June 2020
In the city of Laguna Larga we learn about El Escondido, and we know the Ceballos family, local referents of folk dance.
4. The Cueca Cuyana
Aired 10 June 2020
At the Folklore Meeting in San Luis, we inquire about La Cueca Cuyana, the present of dances and dancers, and the place of women in Cuyo folklore.
5. The Amores
Aired 10 June 2020
In Rosario, Santa Fe, we learn about Los Amores. We also learn how the traditional adapts to current times.
6. The Double Chacarera
Aired 10 June 2020
In Coronel Moldes we dance and learn La Chacarera Doble. Also about the folk influences of the city and its cultural activities.
7. The Gato
Aired 10 June 2020
In Huerta Grande we know the history of El Gato and its importance. The interviewees remember the history of dance schools in the interior of the province.
8. The Arunguita
Aired 10 June 2020
We know about La Arunguita in San Marcos Sierras. We also make a conclusion about what we have learned in the tour.