Just over a hundred years after Álvaro Obregón's nationalist initiative, dance remains deeply intertwined with the archetypal representations of the Mexican epic, exemplifying its enduring influence in the realm of artistic expression.

In the aftermath of the revolution, there arose a political imperative to construct a cohesive national identity encompassing all inhabitants of Mexican territory. Under the cultural stewardship of José Vasconcelos, the establishment of Folkloric Ballets, the post-revolution educational reforms, and the widespread promotion of a folkloric aesthetic during Mexico's artistic golden age, numerous artists played pivotal roles in crafting cultural symbols that shaped both national and international perceptions of Mexican identity.

These creative endeavors birthed an idealized and romanticized perception of Mexico, deeply embedded in both the national and global collective consciousness. Images such as the China Poblana and the Charro, revolutionary figures, the ubiquitous presence of alcohol and the cactus, the enigmatic sensuality of the Tehuana, the iconic Mariachi bands with their sombreros, and the charrería as a symbolic counterpart to American cowboys, among countless others, became indelible national icons. Captured in a mythical past, these representations paradoxically became integral elements of the contemporary Mexican identity, albeit perhaps inaccurately, yet undeniably emblematic of Mexico.