Latin dancing is gaing popularity on all the dance floors and it is known for its sensual hip action and sexy rhythms. Latin dancing can be defined in all the hispanic cultures but is also widely known and popular on the Ballroom Dance Floor. Learning the Latin dances are fairly easy because most of them are made up of the same basic foot work.
Basic:
The actual term "Latin Dance" may be defined in two ways.
1. Style of dances originating in Latin America
2. Category of International style of ballroom dances.
There are many dances that originated in Latin America, therefore they are referred to as Latin dances. International Latin is a category of International ballroom dancing. It constists of the following dances:
1. Cha Cha: Energetic and sassy, the Cha-Cha
is danced to authentic Latin music or
Latin Pop. It is an offshoot of the Mambo.
2. Rumba: Known as the "dance of love." Danced to romantic, Latin love songs, it is fun and quite easy to
learn.
3. Samba: Often difficult to master, the Samba is a lively Brazilian dance consisting of many jumps and
turns. The Samba is an extremely fast dance.
4. Paso Doble: Meaning "two step" in Spanish, Pasa Doble is a lively, march-like dance with significantly
less hip movement.
5. Jive: A variation of the Jitterbug, the Jive consists of dance steps derived from country dancing.
Latin Style:
When compared to other ballroom dance styles, the latin dances are generally a bit faster paced and sensual. Much more expression in the steps. It is for couples and they sometimes dance in a closed position, tight, and can hold one or both hands. It is sultry and physical with playful moveents that make the different dances endlessly entertaining.
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