pascola

/pæskɑːlə/

Definitions

1. noun

a traditional folk dance from Mexico, characterized by the performance of a dancer, typically a male, dressed in traditional clothing, who performs a dynamic and energetic dance while shaking maracas, often accompanied by a group of musicians.

“The pascola dancers performed at the cultural festival, captivating the audience with their energetic and rhythmic dance.”

Synonyms

  • folk dancer
  • traditional dancer

Antonyms

  • ballroom dancer
  • modern dancer