Latin Dance: An Exploration of the World and Yourself
I have a plethora of hobbies, but dance will always be my true love and passion. I love immersing myself into the music and freely moving my body to the beat of the song. Sometimes I’ll even get a high euphoric feeling when I go out social dancing or perform.
So with that, I want you all to share in my love of dance, so I have created a series of articles and videos on ”Dance: An Exploration of the World and Yourself” to inspire and educate you on the amazing dance genres that exist!
Introduction to Latin Dancing
When I learned how to Latin partner dance almost 2 years, I felt like I entered a whole new world! And I did! Latin dancing is its own community with SO MANY classes and social dance events to attend each week. Additionally, as a follow, partner dancing is so exhilarating because I never know the next move my lead will have me do.
I recommend Empire Dance Studio if you live near NYC!
Different Genres of Latin Dances
SALSA
• Salsa, a partner dance rooted in Afro-Cuban culture, lets me unleash my inner rhythm, grooving to the beat of those African drums 🥁 and feeling the undeniable connection with my ancestors. It's pure magic on the dance floor!
• And let me tell you, the NY Latin dance scene is an absolute game-changer! Get ready for some seriously mind-blowing moves, lightning-fast turns, and crossovers that'll leave you breathless. It's an adrenaline rush like no other!
Video Description: Casino Salsa in Dominican Republic
BACHATA
• Bachata, oh boy, get ready for some serious spice when dancing with a partner! The lyrics and music style bring on the heat, exuding a seductive vibe that can set the dance floor ablaze. 😜 So, beware of dancing with your crush, or you might just end up falling head over heels in love right there on the dance floor!
• This passionate genre hails from the charming el campo (countryside) of the Dominican Republic, where it was born in the hearts of hardworking individuals. Initially considered a dance of the lower class, bachata's soulful moves and irresistible charm quickly won over hearts worldwide, making it a sensation on dance floors across the globe! 💃🕺
Video Description: Bachata Dancing in Dominican Republic
DEMPOW
• Dembow, to me, feels like the Dominican hip hop scene infused with the vibrant rhythms of dancehall. Unlike partner dances, this one's all about letting loose and unleashing your inner hip hop moves to the infectious beats. It's a solo dance party where you can truly express yourself!
• Las Terrenas, Republica Dominicana is where the magic happens! I absolutely adore joining in on the energetic animations, a fantastic form of line dancing where you follow the lead of the person in front. It's a joyful spectacle of synchronized movements, and the energy is simply contagious. You can't help but get swept up in the dembow frenzy! 🎉💃
Video Description: Dempow Animations in Dominican club
MERENGUE
This Dominican dance is like a joyful dance embrace between salsa and a carnival fiesta. Its infectious beats and lively rhythms make it impossible not to move and groove along, as you get swept away in the captivating spirit of the dance.
(Unfortunately, I have no videos of me dancing merengue 😢)
Other “Dance: Exploration of the World and Yourself” Articles
• American Dance: An Exploration of the World and Yourself
• West Indian Caribbean Dance: An Exploration of the World and Yourself
