Friday, 28 June 2013

Different Types Of Latin Dance Forms

Latin dances hails from South and Central America but it also have upper-class European influence as well as African influence. The rich enriched customs of Latin America perfectly merge the native element as well as a range of element of the white world. There are various forms of Latin dance like rumba, milonga, xongo, salsa, tango, lambada, lindy, polka, corridor, cha-cha, samba, jive, carimbo, paso doble, mambo, meringue and many more. Latin dance classes Sydney offers all these forms.

The most popular Latin dances are Salsa- The word salsa means sauce indicating a ‘hot’ flavor and has its roots in Cuban culture and enhanced by jazz. It hails from the Caribbean, performed by couples and it centers on a four-beat combination of two quick steps and a measured step with a tap.

Samba- This dance form was introduced in Brazil. It is a ball room dance and is sometimes referred to as Carioca, Baion or Batucado. The style of the dance is to leap steadily and smoothly about 3 meters. The speed of the dance depends on the music played and it is mostly performed by couples. Individual dancers also perform this style in the Carnival events.

Rumba- this dance form got its name from a dance band called ‘Rumbose Orquestra’. It has its roots from cuba and was done for amusement in marriages. It consist of two quick steps and then a third slower step with a slightly bent knee which, when straightened causes the hips to swing in the slow romantic steps.

Cha Cha Cha- this dance form is also known as Cha Cha and is an interpretive social dance born of the fusion of progressive Latin music. It adds a quick set of three steps after a forward, backward and a step where one has to shift the weight between the feet. Enroll yourself for Latin Dance Classes Sydney and learn from the best.

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