Corridos
The musical ballads called the corridos play a very important part in latin american musical life. the words are often topical and relate to political events. it has been suggested that the word corrido is derived from the word correr, to run, because the singer has to run for his life when caught in the process of reciting a subversive ditty. corridos are particularly popular in mexico.
http://www.webref.org/dance/c/corridos.htm
Haupango
The mexican haupango is ultimately traced to the spanish son, but its rhythm is definitely of the new world. the haupango combines 2/4 time with 3/4 time and 6/8 time, creating cross rhythms of great complexity. it makes a most interesting lively dance.
http://www.webref.org/dance/h/haupango.htm
Jarabe
The jarabes are typical mexican folk dances. usually done by a couple, it depicts a flirtation and conquest. it is well known in america by its other name, "the mexican hat dance." the mexican jarabe is a descendant of the spanish zapateado, and its rhythm resembles that of a mazurka. it is in 3/4 time.
http://www.webref.org/dance/j/jarabe.htm
Jarana
Folk dance of yucatan, mexico. it is possibly closer to the melo-rhythmic foundation of the ancient mexican songs than any other native air. the verses of the jarana are often in the mayan language. the word jarana means merry chatter. it is exciting in its rhythm based on a combination of 6/8 and 3/4 time. as an exhibition ballroom dance it can be placed alongside la raspa and la bamba, its cousins.
http://www.webref.org/dance/j/jarana.htm
La Raspa
A mexican dance from vera cruz, which reminds us of our own square dancing except that it has a peculiar hopping step of its own. it has enjoyed a well merited popularity for a number of years as a fun dance.
http://www.webref.org/dance/l/la_raspa.htm