Latin
dances defined: The term 'Latin dances' in the
context of social and ballroom dances may be used in two
meanings. The public tend to get these mixed up, but they
are very different style dances.
1. The first meaning is to denote dances originated in Latin
America. Typically these are Cha, Rumba, Samba,
Axé, Salsa,
NY Mambo, Argentine Tango, Merengue, Lambada, Zouk, Bachata,
Cumbia, Danza, Son etc. Our dance
instructors teach these styles, which are popular in salsa
night clubs world wide, thye are true lead and follow freestyle
dance that is social. Freesytle meaning "not choreograhed" as the leader creates or uses moves & turn patterns on the go and both leader & follower relate to the music differently for each dance. These can also be taken into the competition
and performances through choregograhed routines as well. Note: Brazilian Samba is
not a partner dance.
2. The second, a more formal usage, is the name of a category
of International style ballroom dances, also called Latin American
dances, International Latin or Dance Sport which was a developed style created in England. It consists of
the following five dances: Cha cha, Rhumba, Samba, Paso Doble,
Jive. Notice that the last two dances are not of Latin American
origin. This style is not usually a true social dance in the
lead and follow sense, typically competition and performance
orientated.
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