This ballet folklórico dancer dances with a dancing horse during a charrería exhibition in Chapala.

Each dance has its own style of dress which is traditional in the region where the dance comes from.

A dancer from Oaxaca before a performance in Chapala of the guelaguetza.

One of the dances, called La Danza de los Diablos (The Dance of the Devils), from a performance of the guelaguetza in Chapala. The guelaguetza is an annual summer dance event in Oaxaca.

One of the dances that's usually performed during the guelaguetza, called "Jarabe del Valle," ("Syrup of the Valley").

"La Danza De Los Viejitos" ("The Dance of the Little Old Men"), one of ballet folklórico's most famous dances.

This performance included an ironic version with the performers taking selfies.

Ballet folklórico is often a part of the area's holiday celebrations, such as this night on Independence Day in Ajijic.

These dancers had their faces painted like catrinas during a performance on the Day of the Dead in Ixtlahucán de los Membrillos.

La Danza Del Niño Dormido ("The Dance of the Sleeping Child") performed by Xiu Ocelotl and his daughter, Maya.

A dance during the Feria de la Capirotada on the Ajijic malecón.

A dancer dressed in a traditional charro outfit.

Citlali Solano performs "India Bonita," which comes from the state of Sinaloa.

This dance from Oaxaca is called "El Torito Serrano" ("The Little Highland Bull"),

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