![]() ![]() In the early 2000s, the music and dance became a sensation in Mexico, Central and South America, creating a fanbase of millions. Fans would do the new dance during concerts and eventually, it stuck. Montez leader Jose Luis Terrazas says the dance evolved out of the hip-grinding merengue moves his Caribbean fans added to polka-like Norteño steps. The music is called Duranguense because most of its original Chicago-area creators hailed from the Northern Mexican state of Durango - including the guys in its founding band, Grupo Montez de Durango. Duranguense style music blends accordion-based Northern Mexican sounds with military band horns and synthesizers. ![]() ![]() Origin: El Pasito Duranguense, which means "the little step from Durango," became popular in the 90's, as a new style of music called Duranguense was also developing in the Chicago area. Style: A faster version of a bouncy, polka-like Norteño couples dance with added hip and stomping movements. When and where it was invented:In the late '90s in west suburban Aurora. Lift up your left foot behind you so you are standing on your right leg only. They include band members, musicians, and dancers who helped create or popularize five dances we focused on: Polka Hop, Steppin', el Pasito Duranguense (the little step from Durango), the "Cha-Cha Slide," and Footwork.Įl Pasito Duranguense ("the little step from Durango") Start in a standing postion with your feet at hip width. To the left, take it back now yall One hop this time, right foot lets stomp Left foot lets stomp, cha cha real smooth Turn it out, to the left Take it. To tell their stories, Curious City tracked down several creators and pioneers of these Chicago-area dances - many of whom were still alive and grooving. Our reporting found dozens of moves that were born in the Chicago area, from a slowed-down, Chicago-style polka to a wedding reception favorite, the "Cha-Cha Slide." They didn't give their names, but they did give us a lot to think about when they asked: What dances were invented in Chicago? We started digging into this part of Chicago's cultural history after we received a question from a couple of teenagers who stopped by a Curious City outreach event at the Dunning branch of the Chicago Public Library. The hops, skips, twists and turns took form in just about every corner of the city. Editor's Note: This story was originally published in September of 2017.Ĭhicago may be known as the home of deep-dish pizza, the blues, and modern architecture.īut an international dance capital? It turns out a lot of famous dances were created in the city's clubs and on its streets. ![]()
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