INTRODUCTION:
In 1551, a group of Augustinian
It is one of the oldest folklore
manifestations in the town of
Huamachuco, in La Libertad. This
dance, unlike others, is only
performed by men from the
countryside, and they dance it
tirelessly during all the days of the
feast of the Virgin of Alta Gracia.
DEFINITION:
It originated as a parody of the
European contradanza performed
by the Spanish during the viceregal
era in their social dances. originally
from England, with a cheerful
rhythm, which is performed by
several couples at the same time,
placed in a circle or in facing rows,
forming figures.
HISTORY:
priest arrived in Huamachuco who
drew up the design of the city and
establilished the sutues for the
construction of the church abd the
convent
BECAUSE IT IS IMPORTANT?:
Because part of the history of
Huamachuco is expressed in the
Contradanza, one of the most
important places in the northern
Andes, a meeting point for various
human groups and which made it
an administrative center of regional
importance.
WHAT DOES THIS DANCE
REPRESENT?
It is one of the oldest folklore
manifestations in the town of
Huamachuco, in La Libertad.
FLORA
HOW IS THE “AÑO DE LA UNIDAD, LA PAZ Y EL DESARROLLO.
CONTRADANCE DANCED?
TEMA
The man takes the woman's right
THE CONTRADANZA
hand, leaving the other two free to
move. In this way, everyone has
the freedom to make the figures
according to their style. Of course,
the couple is held together by the
hands they hold.
Institución Educativa
JOSEFA CARRILLO
Y ALBORNOZ
Integrantes:
Isael Salvador C.
Profesora: Cynthia
2023