The jota, a Dance in fast triple time and a great favorite during the Spanish regime, was originally performed by the Spaniards at their social gatherings, together with the polka, valse, and habanera. Whenever there were not enough Spanish nationals to do the dance, Filipinos were invited to take part in it. Upon learning the jota, these Filipinos in turn taught other Filipinos. The dance became popular, maybe because of its gay and lively tempo and the agile movements that went with it. The dance soon spread, first among the well-to-do and later to the rural communities. In the latter, the dancing was usually started by the old people and followed by the younger ones.

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