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History of Latin Dance

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What is Latin dance?

Dance from America Latina and Spain

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Name some examples!

MERENGUE

CHA-CHA

SALSA

CUMBIA

FLAMENCO

BACHATA

History of Salsa:

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  • originated in Cuba
  • influenced by African music and native music of the Caribbean
  • popularized in the United States by Cubans and Puerto Ricans in New York and Miami in the 1970s

C

History of Bachata:

  • originated in the Dominican Republic
  • influenced by indigenous, African, and European music
  • discuss themes of heartbreak, romance, and loss

History of Merengue:

  • originated in the Dominican Republic
  • influenced by the African slaves in Hispaniola and Cuban Upa Habanera
  • often thought of as the national dance of the DR

B

Famous Salsa Artists:

  • Celia Cruz
  • Hector Lavoe
  • Marc Anthony
  • Willie Colon
  • Tito Puente

Famous Bachata Artists:

  • Anthony "El Mayimbe" Santos
  • Aventura
  • Juan Luis Guerra
  • Carlos y Alejandra
  • Prince Royce
  • Romeo Santo

Famous Merengue Artists:

  • Elvis Crespo
  • Juan Luis Guerra
  • Wilfrido Vargas
  • Los Vecinos
  • Johnny Ventura

https://yesdance.org/2015/08/the-history-of-bachata/

https://www.salsagente.com/history-of-salsa-music-dance/

https://www.liveabout.com/top-bachata-artists-2141665

https://www.heritageinstitute.com/danceinfo/descriptions/merengue.htm

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