LATIN CLUB

Bachata
This popular dance originated in the Domincan Republic.  Very rhythmic, the Bachata is danced in a close embrace.  Ignored for many years because it was considered the poor people’s dance, it has now become quite a success.

Cha Cha
Originating in Cuba as an off-shoot of Mambo, Cha Cha is danced to slower music.  It has a distinct sound suggesting the 1/2 1/2 1, or cha-cha-cha, that embodies the scraping sound made by the feet while dancing the triple rhythm added to the middle of the basic salsa movement.

Merengue
Merengue also originated in the Dominican Republic.  It is one of the easiest Latin dances to learn and very simple to follow and make up steps.  Beautiful, sensuous body movements are typical.  The Merengue is usually danced to very fast tempos.

Salsa
Salsa is one of the world's most popular dances.  It's lots of fun and played in many clubs.  It is based on Afro-Cuban musical roots.  While it originated in Cuba as the Mambo, many of its music and dance innovations took place in New York City.