Latin-American Dances
Latin-American Dances
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Social Dances are classified into two major classifications namely the Latin-American and Modern-Standard Dances. According to Drake (2011), a collection of ballroom dances whuch are characterized by a high level of emotional expression, feelings, and proximity, as well asa substantial movement dynamics is known as Latin- American dances. These dances were originated in LatinAmerican countries. It includes the salsa, mambo, merengue, swing, chachacha, rumba, samba, jive, boogie, and paso doble. Performers pay attention attention for expressive body and hip movement since it is considered as one of the distinct characteristics of this dance. It can be determined based on the costumes worn by the performers. These are somewhat revealing, tight- fitting, sexy but commonly shown a sense of sophistication. Positions such as freer and close or open hold were commonly applied on the performance proper.
It can be determined through the costume worn by the performing.
It is revealing, tight-fitting, sexy and sophisticated in nature.
It can be performed in an open or close hold. It can also be easily determined by the nature of the movement. The movement shows rhythmic expression, sensual, and spicy style.
Rumba
Rumba
It is recognized for the subtle side to side hip movements with the erect torso.
CUBA
Samba
Samba
It is known to the simple forward and backward steps and tilting, and rocking body movements.
BRAZIL
Paso Doble
Paso Doble
It is an energetic dance modeled after the drama of the Spanish bullfight.
SPAIN
Jive/ Boogie
Jive/ Boogie
It is described as very happy, boppy, lively dance, with many of knee-lifting, bending, and rocking of the hips.
USA
Swing
Swing
It is known as an energetic style of dancing in which a dancer often lifts, spins and flips his or her partner.
USA
Merengue
Merengue
It is described as a fun, fast and easy dance made up of simple steps. It is composed of a non-progressive dance, but can also travel counter-clockwise around the floor.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Salsa
Salsa
It is a combination of many Latin and Afro-Caribbean dances whose movements was caming from in the Cuban Son, Cha-Cha -Cha, Mambo and other dance forms.
CUBA
Mambo
Mambo
It is recognized as a fast and spicy dance. The Cuban motion, staccato movement and expression of rhythm through the body is noticeable.
CUBA
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