Danzas Contemporáneas is performed by both men and women, and can be performed solo, in pairs, or in groups. The dancers often wear traditional clothing and use props such as feathers, fans, and drums. The movements are often improvisational and fluid, and the dancers often use the entire space of the stage.
Danzas Contemporáneas is a popular form of dance in the United States and Canada, and it has been performed at major festivals and events around the world. Some of the most well-known exponents of this type of dance include:
- Reyes Urtula: Urtula is a Choctaw dancer and choreographer who has been creating and performing Danzas Contemporáneas for over 30 years. She is the founder and artistic director of the company Danza Mexica de Tenochtitlan, which performs traditional Mexican dances.
- Sandra Delgado: Delgado is a Peruvian dancer and choreographer who has been creating and performing Danzas Contemporáneas since the 1980s. She is the founder and artistic director of the company Danzas y Bailes de Perú, which performs traditional Peruvian dances.
- Carlos Carvajal: Carvajal is a Colombian dancer and choreographer who has been creating and performing Danzas Contemporáneas for over 20 years. He is the founder and artistic director of the company Danzas Folclóricas de Colombia, which performs traditional Colombian dances.
Danzas Contemporáneas is a vibrant and evolving art form that continues to grow in popularity. It is a powerful way to express cultural identity and to tell stories about the history of indigenous peoples.