Latin dance originated in Latin America and spread around the world, including dances like the tango from Argentina, salsa from Cuba, rumba, cha cha, and samba from Brazil. These dances evolved from combinations of Spanish and African music and styles, incorporating elements like drums, guitar, and specific steps. Though they began in Latin America, Latin dances like salsa, rumba, and cha cha remain popular globally today in social dancing and performances.
Latin dance originated in Latin America and spread around the world, including dances like the tango from Argentina, salsa from Cuba, rumba, cha cha, and samba from Brazil. These dances evolved from combinations of Spanish and African music and styles, incorporating elements like drums, guitar, and specific steps. Though they began in Latin America, Latin dances like salsa, rumba, and cha cha remain popular globally today in social dancing and performances.
Latin dance originated in Latin America and spread around the world, including dances like the tango from Argentina, salsa from Cuba, rumba, cha cha, and samba from Brazil. These dances evolved from combinations of Spanish and African music and styles, incorporating elements like drums, guitar, and specific steps. Though they began in Latin America, Latin dances like salsa, rumba, and cha cha remain popular globally today in social dancing and performances.
Latin dance originated in Latin America and spread around the world, including dances like the tango from Argentina, salsa from Cuba, rumba, cha cha, and samba from Brazil. These dances evolved from combinations of Spanish and African music and styles, incorporating elements like drums, guitar, and specific steps. Though they began in Latin America, Latin dances like salsa, rumba, and cha cha remain popular globally today in social dancing and performances.
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Dance, Dance
Latin America is big in the music
Argentina created a new rhythm, the tango Different than the Congo Given the name from the drums of the slaves It spread around the world to the U.S. Everyone at least has heard this dance Latin dance started in Cuba where you don't just play a tuba Son became a popular genre you probably hear it in your Honda It is a combo of Spanish and African music almost sounding acoustic With bongos, guitar and claves In 1973, the north-American song was renamed nobodys ashamed Now called the salsa for a TV special There are now various types of the salsa but originally started in Latin America In 1920s and 30s a new dance was created, Rumba This was the romantic dance So give it a chance and was often known as the dance of love You can be put above Plus it is very popular in the ballroom With slow and quick steps to move And can make you groove Its a favorite Latin America dance Another dance evolved called the cha cha Its similar to the salsa but the tempo is slower But it doesnt mean it's over Given the name because of the noise the shoes make when you dance This dance is a mix of swing and the mambo Which forms a good combo Became popular in 1954 Latin America nations The ones that started these popular dances That how they have their relations
Brazil originated the dance called samba
It also brought more culture food, clothes and parties Its a symbol of the brazil carnival One of Brazil's cultural expression Latin Nations have influenced dance And these dances are still popular today