3.2 Prueba: Los Voladores

What prevents the dancers from Los Voladores from being killed? Explain how they are connected.

1. Describe the costumes of the dancers.

2. 2. What rituals are performed before the dance?

What 4 major elements of the earth are represented in Los Voladores?

Which tribe performs the dance throughout the year and how many dancers are there?

How is what Los Voladores are doing similar to bungee jumping?

In what state in Mexico does Los Voladores take place?

1. 1. How tall are the poles used to perform Los Voladores

2. 2. Which two instruments are used during this dance?

The word volar means to fly in English.  Los Voladores is derived from this word. Why is this an appropriate name for this dance?

Answer the following questions about the importance of numbers in the dance.

1. How many times do the men circle the pole?

2. Why is this number important?

3. Why is the answer to 13 multiplied by 4 important?

Los Voladores has an element of danger. List two ways that it can be dangerous.