1. Columbian Dances By: Anna Post and Gabby Hanson By: Anna Post and Gabby Hanson

2. There are many different dances in Columbia. SalsaCumbiaBambucoPorro

3. The Salsa It is very popular dance style in South and Latin America. The characters move from side to side in a circular pattern. The Columbian style emphasizes fancy footwork.

4. Salsa continued Has four beats with a break on the fourth where you clap your hands. Features very little spinning and absolutely no turning. Only women spin and it is very complex

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6. Cumbia It comes from the Caribbean coast of Colombia Derives from Moorish, African, and Indigenous influences It is played with accordions, brass instruments, guitars, and deep sounding drums Lined up from side by side you mirror each other’s steps

7. Cumbia continued Cumbia became very popular during the big band era and continues to be very popular in Columbian night clubs today It is also common in Mexico and around Latin America.

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9. Bambuco It is the most popular style of Colombian music and dance to be found in the Andean Zone Bambuco is one of the most influential dances in Colombia Is a traditional music genre originated from Colombia. The beat structure is similar to the European waltz or poska

10. Bambuco continued The Festival Folclorico y Reinado nacional del Bambuco in Neiva is a festival celebrating bambuco music.

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12. Porro Porro is a joyful style of music originating around the area of Sucre. It resembles big band or military music, the dance is both formal and representative of the spirit of the music. It comes from the Caribbean region of Colombia.

13. Porro continued There are two types of flolkloric Porro: The Palitiao- derived from the way the bombo drum is struck along its rim to produce the sound of a cowbell. It is associated with the Sinu River and its surrounding cities and towns. The Tapao- is associated with the savannas around Cartagena. It’s birthplace is believed to be the town of Carmen de Boivar.

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