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Latin American Dances

Latin American Dances. By: Leah E. Neff. S K A N K I N G !!. A form of dancing done to ska, ska punk, reggae etc. music. It originated in the ‘50’s and ‘60’s at Jamaican dancehalls. Video on how to skank : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noPhluovtYw&feature=youtube_gdata. Tango.

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Latin American Dances

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  1. Latin American Dances By: Leah E. Neff

  2. SKANKING!! • A form of dancing done to ska, ska punk, reggae etc. music. • It originated in the ‘50’s and ‘60’s at Jamaican dancehalls. • Video on how to skank: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noPhluovtYw&feature=youtube_gdata

  3. Tango It takes TWO to tango! • The tangooriginated in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Its was influenced by Spanish and African culture. • There are many different styles of the tango: The Argentine Tango, the Finnish Tango and the Tango Cayengue. • It is danced in an open or close embrace and the dancers lead and follow one another.

  4. Cha Cha Cha • The Cha Cha Cha is Cuban in origin. • It is often danced to authentic Cuban music, Latin pop or rock. • The inventor of the musical genre is Enrique Jorrin, a composer and violinist. (in the 1950’s) • There is a lot of hip movement and bending.

  5. Cueca • The Cueca is the national dance of Chile since 1979. • It’s considered to have Spanish and African influence. • The clothing worn while dancing the Cueca is very traditional Chilean clothing.

  6. Fandango • The Fandango is a folk dance popular in Spain and Portugal. • Guitars, castanets and hand clapping are played in the Fandango. There are many variations of the dance in Spanish-speaking countries. • The metre of the Fandango is 3/8 time,

  7. Flamenco • The Flamenco is a dance and style of music that began is Spain. Flamenco is so popular it had a Golden Age (1869-1910) and you can become a flamencologist. • Many dancers are self-taught. The Flamenco is known for its emotional intensity, pride and the use of arm movement and foot-stomping to the rhythm.

  8. Salsa • The Salsa’s origins lie in Cuba. It is a partner dance, but can be done solo. • Casino is the appropriate name for the Cuban Salsa, and is known by that in many Latin American countries. • Salsa is a Spanish word for “sauce,” and it people associate it with a spicy flavor. SPICY DANCING!!

  9. THE END!! • SKANK TANGO CHA CHA CHA CUECA FANDANGO FLAMENCO SALSA SKANK TANGO CHA CHA CHA CUECA FANDANGO FLAMENCO SALSA SKANK TANGO CHA CHA CHA CUECA FANDANGO SKANK

  10. TO CHAD: • Sorry, I just couldn’t resist(: I may or may not buy you a pop sometime in the near future… ACTUALLY- • BLAME TIM!!

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