From the philosophers of ancient Greece to the neuroscientists and happiness experts of today, the benefits of dance are undeniable; dancing can make us happier, more intelligent, younger, and overall better people. Even if you think you have two left feet, think again, and maybe take up a dance class. 1. Dancing makes you happy […]
Champeta was born out of the slums of Cartagena on Colombia’s Atlantic coast, home of many stricken by poverty and displaced by violence from around the country. But now Champeta is a cultural phenomenon that has grown out of the slums and has become popular across the country. It was named after the champeta knife, often associated […]
If Tango is Buenos Aires, then Folklore is Argentina. Most people in the country identify more with folklore music and dances, such as La Chacarera, El Escondido or El Gato among other styles. It offers a deeper understanding of rural life and Gaucho (Argentine Cowboy) culture, with a blend of colonial and indigenous influences. The best place […]
Tango is a partner dance from the rio del plata area, the river that separates Argentina and Uruguay. Its creation is the result of a fusion of influences with the influx of immigrants to Argentina in the 19th Century, including waltz, polka, tango flamenco and other styles. Lesser known are its African origins, influenced by styles […]
Samba de Gafieria is a type of samba which is danced as a pair. An elegant and joyful dance, it is still one of the most popular social dances in Brazil. It can be danced in an open and closed embrace, with the basic steps usually in a box movement known as quadradinho. One of […]
In the late 1980s to early 1990s, Lambada was everywhere in the streets of Brazil and became known to the world with Kaoma’s hit song Lambada in 1989. It is without a doubt one of the most important songs of my childhood. But one day, the Lambada simply died and disappeared, with rumours that its censorship had […]
Forró is probably one of the most popular dances in Brazil today. Originally from the North-East of the country, its origins remain disputed. Some argue that the word forró comes from forrobodó, often used to describe a fun party, while others argue that it was a dance that was “for all”, a termed coined when […]
Samba no Pé, or Samba on the foot, is an Afro-Brazilian solo dance brought to Rio de Janeiro by immigrants from the North-Eastern State of Bahia and is internationally known for being danced as part of the Rio Carnival. Foreigners are also allowed to participate in the carnival parades by purchasing a costume either through […]
In Cali, the world’s salsa capital, dancing is everywhere with an array of dance academies, bars, and clubs to choose from. The Cali style of salsa is noticeably different from other styles, with a lot of fast foot steps, skips, and kicks. Rather than being linear or circular, the basic consists of an open break, with […]
While there are various forms of Cumbia across Latin America, its origins are believed to come from the coasts of Colombia and Panama. Colombian Cumbia is considered the most traditional form and is the country’s national dance. With African influences, it also has European and Indigenous elements, representing a courtship. While there is no single definition […]
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