1. The Art of Latin Dancing
Mr. Parsons
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2. What is Latin Dancing? Traditional Ballroom Latin dancing- Latin
Dancing- Dancing done at parties- social events- not used for competitions- not many rules
Ballroom Latin dancing-
Dancing done at competitions- Set rules.

4. RUMBA- BALLROOM The Rumba has its roots in Cuba .
The Rumba consists of two quick steps and then a third slower step that takes two beats to execute.
Though dancers originally danced the Rumba with quick steps, ballroom Rumba dancing (Latin dancing most often seen in competitions) has emphasized slow, romantic steps with a focus on hip movements.

5. RUMBA- CONT. Slowest of the latin dances
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6. PASO DOBLE- BALLROOM Danced with couples.
Type of dance seen at intermission of bull fights.
Lively- quick dance
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7. Mambo- TRADITIONAL African and European heritage;
“Conversation with the Gods”
African and European heritage;
Appeared in the late 1930s as an individual genre
Arsenio Rodriguez contributed towards the creation of mambo
Perez Prado on 1943 popularized the mambo dance characterized by its expressive use of arms, head, & hands
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8. Cha Cha Cha- BALLROOM
Represents a triple step style of dancing the mambo
In 1951, Enrique Jorrin a Cuban mambo musician created Cha Cha Cha. He was a member of the Orquestra America Charanga
This new style of mambo spread to Europe in the early 1960s
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9. Salsa- TRADITIONAL “Sauce”
Another type of mambo that developed in the 1960s by Cuban & Puerto Rican immigrants in NYC
Salsa lyrics were often about barrio life
The dance is very similar to mambo because it is fast, but without slowing down or pausing
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10. Samba BALLROOM
“Pray”
First introduced in Brazil during slave trading between
The slaves used samba to camouflage their religious ceremonies as parties from their owners
Stan Getz helped popularize Samba & Bossa nova in the U.S
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11. Merengue TRADITIONAL
Developed in the Dominican Republic derived from a Cuban music called UPA
Merengue became very popular in replacing a dance called Tumba
Instruments include the accordion, guiro, drums
The dance is characterized by moving hips sideways and feet like if you were walking
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12. Bachata TRADITIONAL “Meeting”
Emerges in the 1960’s in the Dominican Republic
Jose Manuel Calderon was the first artist to record Bachata in 1962
Romantic, melodramatic dance about love, heartbreaks, despair,
Has a signature guitar based sound
The dance has 5 steps can be danced side ways or forward and backward
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13. Tango- TRADITIONAL “Touch” Originated from Argentina in the 1870s
the more dramatic the better; partners dance together
The Golden Age began in the 1920s
The 1st instruments to accompany the dance were the flute, violin, & harp, with guitars & clarinets. Then the bandoneon in the late 19th century.
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“Is one supposed to dance it standing up?” –Contesse Melanie de Pourtales

14. TANGO VIDEO
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15. Flamenco TRADITIONAL “Flame” Developed in Spain by the gypsies
This style was first known as gitano
Was recognized in the 19th century
Began as a way to seek relief and escape in self expression through the songs or music of suffering, lamentation, and protest
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16. Flamenco Continued:
The songs were sung accompanied by a guitar or guitar like instrument
The Golden Age
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17. CUMBIA TRADITIONAL Popularized in Columbia in 1950’s
Dance popular between slaves in Latin America
Highly rhythmic dance that is now worldwide.
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18. JIVE- BALLROOM Only latin Ballroom dance originated in America
Adopted as one of the international latin dances
Fastest of the latin dances.
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