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Artes Escénicas - Latín y Baile Social

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el baile latino y social como "salsa", "flamenco" y "square dance".

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samba
samba
[Sustantivo]

a lively, rhythmical Brazilian dance with quick steps and hip movements, often performed during Carnival

samba, baile de samba

samba, baile de samba

Ex: She took samba lessons before the festival. 

Ella tomó lecciones de samba antes del festival.

salsa
salsa
[Sustantivo]

a Latin dance with rhythmic movements, intricate footwork, and hip movements, typically danced in pairs to salsa music

salsa, baile de salsa

salsa, baile de salsa

quebradita
quebradita
[Sustantivo]

a lively Mexican dance with energetic movements, fast footwork, and acrobatic lifts, typically performed to traditional Mexican music

un baile mexicano animado con movimientos enérgicos,  pasos rápidos y elevaciones acrobáticas

un baile mexicano animado con movimientos enérgicos, pasos rápidos y elevaciones acrobáticas

flamenco
flamenco
[Sustantivo]

a passionate Spanish dance characterized by rhythmic foot stomping, hand clapping, and expressive arm movements

flamenco, baile flamenco

flamenco, baile flamenco

Ex: The guitarist accompanied the flamenco dancer. 

El guitarrista acompañó al bailarín de flamenco.

mambo
mambo
[Sustantivo]

a lively Afro-Cuban dance with syncopated steps and rhythmic hip movements

mambo, baile mambo

mambo, baile mambo

Ex: She learned mambo steps at a Latin dance studio. 

Ella aprendió los pasos de mambo en un estudio de danza latina.

bolero
bolero
[Sustantivo]

a spanish dance that involves intricate footwork and graceful, flirtatious movements

bolero

bolero

Ex: At the wedding reception, the first dance of the newlyweds was a sweet, romantic bolero that brought tears to many eyes. 

En la recepción de la boda, el primer baile de los recién casados fue un dulce y romántico bolero que sacó lágrimas a muchos ojos.

bossa nova
bossa nova
[Sustantivo]

a Brazilian dance style characterized by its smooth, relaxed movements and rhythmic sway, often performed to bossa nova music

un estilo de baile brasileño caracterizado por sus movimientos suaves y relajados y su balanceo rítmico,  a menudo realizado con música bossa nova

un estilo de baile brasileño caracterizado por sus movimientos suaves y relajados y su balanceo rítmico, a menudo realizado con música bossa nova

fandango
fandango
[Sustantivo]

a lively Spanish or Portuguese folk dance with fast footwork and castanet clicking

un baile folklórico español o portugués animado con pasos rápidos y chasquido de castañuelas, una danza folklórica española o portuguesa vivaz

un baile folklórico español o portugués animado con pasos rápidos y chasquido de castañuelas, una danza folklórica española o portuguesa vivaz

Ex: She learned to play castanets for the fandango. 

Ella aprendió a tocar las castañuelas para el fandango.

bachata
bachata
[Sustantivo]

a sensual Latin dance from the Dominican Republic with hip movements, close partner connection, and rhythmic footwork, typically danced to bachata music

un baile latino sensual de la República Dominicana con movimientos de cadera,  conexión cercana entre parejas y pasos rítmicos

un baile latino sensual de la República Dominicana con movimientos de cadera, conexión cercana entre parejas y pasos rítmicos

cha-cha-cha
cha-cha-cha
[Sustantivo]

a lively Latin American dance known for its quick steps, syncopated rhythms, and playful hip movements, often performed by couples

cha-cha-cha, un baile latinoamericano animado conocido por sus pasos rápidos

cha-cha-cha, un baile latinoamericano animado conocido por sus pasos rápidos

Ex: She practiced the cha-cha-cha for the competition. 

Ella practicó el cha-cha-cha para la competencia.

cumbia
cumbia
[Sustantivo]

a Latin dance style characterized by its lively rhythm, typically danced in pairs or groups with rhythmic steps and hip movements, originating from Colombia

un estilo de baile latino caracterizado por su ritmo animado,  típicamente bailado en parejas o grupos con pasos rítmicos y movimientos de cadera

un estilo de baile latino caracterizado por su ritmo animado, típicamente bailado en parejas o grupos con pasos rítmicos y movimientos de cadera

forro
forro
[Sustantivo]

a Brazilian dance style with energetic movements, typically danced in pairs with close partner connection, and accompanied by accordion, triangle, and zabumba drum rhythms

forró, estilo de danza brasileña

forró, estilo de danza brasileña

tango
tango
[Sustantivo]

a passionate ballroom dance from Argentina known for its dramatic movements and intricate footwork, often performed by couples

tango, baile apasionado

tango, baile apasionado

Ex: She learned tango to express emotion through dance. 

Ella aprendió tango para expresar emoción a través del baile.

Argentine tango
Argentine tango
[Sustantivo]

a passionate and dramatic dance style with intricate footwork, close embrace, and improvisational nature, typically danced to tango music with distinctive rhythms and melodies

Tango argentino, Tango de Argentina

Tango argentino, Tango de Argentina

merengue
merengue
[Sustantivo]

a lively couple dance or its music that is originated in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, popular all over the Latin America

merengue

merengue

sandungueo
sandungueo
[Sustantivo]

a provocative dance style from Puerto Rico with suggestive movements, often involving grinding and twerking motions, typically danced to reggaeton or Latin urban music with explicit lyrics

sandungueo, estilo de baile provocativo de Puerto Rico

sandungueo, estilo de baile provocativo de Puerto Rico

acrobatic rock and roll

an athletic dance style that combines rock and roll music with acrobatics and lifts, characterized by high-energy movements, tricks, and lifts, typically performed in pairs or teams in competition settings

rock and roll acrobático

rock and roll acrobático

solo dance
solo dance
[Sustantivo]

an individual dance performance without a partner, characterized by self-expression, creativity, and personal interpretation of the music

baile en solitario, danza individual

baile en solitario, danza individual

partner dance
partner dance
[Sustantivo]

a coordinated style of dance performed by two or more individuals, characterized by shared connection, lead-and-follow dynamics, and synchronized footwork

baile en pareja, danza de pareja

baile en pareja, danza de pareja

group dance
group dance
[Sustantivo]

synchronized dance performed by a group with coordinated choreography, formation changes, and group dynamics

baile grupal, danza grupal

baile grupal, danza grupal

circle dance
circle dance
[Sustantivo]

a traditional or folk dance where participants hold hands and dance in a circular formation

baile en círculo, danza circular

baile en círculo, danza circular

round dance
round dance
[Sustantivo]

a social dance where participants form a circle or closed formation and move together in unison to repeating music, characterized by simple steps and patterns

baile en círculo, danza redonda

baile en círculo, danza redonda

Ex: In many Indigenous cultures, the round dance holds deep cultural significance, symbolizing unity, community, and spiritual connection. 

En muchas culturas indígenas, el baile en círculo tiene un profundo significado cultural, simbolizando unidad, comunidad y conexión espiritual.

ballroom dance
ballroom dance
[Sustantivo]

a category of partner dances performed socially or competitively in ballrooms, including styles like waltz, tango, and foxtrot

baile de salón, danza de salón

baile de salón, danza de salón

Ex: The couple excelled in ballroom dance competitions. 

La pareja sobresalió en las competiciones de baile de salón.

line dance
line dance
[Sustantivo]

a type of social dance where a group of individuals perform synchronized dance movements in a line or row, often to a specific piece of music

baile en línea, line dance

baile en línea, line dance

waltz
waltz
[Sustantivo]

a graceful ballroom dance performed in triple time by couples in close embrace, known for its smooth, flowing movements and romantic atmosphere

vals, baile de vals

vals, baile de vals

Ex: The waltz workshop provided beginners with the basic steps and techniques needed to master this classic ballroom dance, fostering a sense of confidence and enjoyment. 

El taller de vals proporcionó a los principiantes los pasos y técnicas básicas necesarias para dominar este baile de salón clásico, fomentando un sentido de confianza y disfrute.

mixer dance
mixer dance
[Sustantivo]

a social dance style characterized by participants frequently changing partners and dancing with multiple individuals throughout the course of the dance event

baile de mezcla, baile social con cambio de parejas

baile de mezcla, baile social con cambio de parejas

Texas Tommy
Texas Tommy
[Sustantivo]

a vintage partnered swing dance that originated in the early 20th century, characterized by dynamic movements, spins, and intricate footwork

Texas Tommy,  un baile swing en pareja vintage que se originó a principios del siglo XX

Texas Tommy, un baile swing en pareja vintage que se originó a principios del siglo XX

Big Apple
Big Apple
[Sustantivo]

a high-energy group dance that emerged in African American communities in Harlem, New York City during the swing era, featuring solo jazz movements and improvisation

el Big Apple, el baile Big Apple

el Big Apple, el baile Big Apple

Yankee Dutch crossing

a dance is executed with 16 dancers arranged in a 4-by-4 square formation, comprising of 8 couples

Yankee Dutch crossing, un baile ejecutado con 16 bailarines dispuestos en una formación cuadrada de 4 por 4

Yankee Dutch crossing, un baile ejecutado con 16 bailarines dispuestos en una formación cuadrada de 4 por 4

cancan
cancan
[Sustantivo]

a high-energy French dance known for its high kicks, splits, and lively group choreography

cancán, cancán

cancán, cancán

Ex: She enjoyed watching the classic cancan show. 

Ella disfrutó viendo el espectáculo clásico de cancan.

foxtrot
foxtrot
[Sustantivo]

a smooth ballroom dance in 4/4 time with flowing, graceful steps and a slow-quick-quick rhythm

el foxtrot, el fox-trot

el foxtrot, el fox-trot

Ex: She took lessons to master the foxtrot rhythm. 

Ella tomó lecciones para dominar el ritmo del foxtrot.

quadrille
quadrille
[Sustantivo]

a historic social dance for four couples arranged in a square, featuring a sequence of coordinated figures

cuadrilla, cuadrilla (baile)

cuadrilla, cuadrilla (baile)

Ex: They practiced the quadrille for the costume ball. 

Ellos practicaron la cuadrilla para el baile de disfraces.

quickstep
quickstep
[Sustantivo]

a lively ballroom dance with fast-paced movements and syncopated rhythms, often danced by couples in a closed position

paso rápido, quickstep

paso rápido, quickstep

Ex: She practiced the quickstep for the dance competition. 

Ella practicó el quickstep para la competencia de baile.

two-step
two-step
[Sustantivo]

a lively country dance performed by couples to a quick-quick-slow rhythm

two-step, baile country de dos pasos

two-step, baile country de dos pasos

Ex: She enjoys doing the two-step with friends. 

A ella le gusta hacer el two-step con amigos.

Chicago stepping
Chicago stepping
[Sustantivo]

a partner dance that originated in African American communities in Chicago, characterized by smooth footwork, synchronized movements, and rhythmic patterns

el Chicago stepping, el baile Chicago stepping

el Chicago stepping, el baile Chicago stepping

jazz dance
jazz dance
[Sustantivo]

a genre of dance characterized by improvisation, syncopated rhythms, and expressive movements, often influenced by African American music

baile de jazz, danza jazz

baile de jazz, danza jazz

square dance
square dance
[Sustantivo]

a lively social dance performed by four couples in a square formation, guided by a caller's cues and often accompanied by traditional music

baile cuadrado, cuadrilla

baile cuadrado, cuadrilla

Ex: She learned the steps for the square dance last summer. 

Ella aprendió los pasos del baile cuadrado el verano pasado.

bunny hug
bunny hug
[Sustantivo]

a lively dance characterized by rhythmic bouncing movements and close physical contact between dancers

abrazo de conejo, baile del conejo

abrazo de conejo, baile del conejo

Ex: She wore a period costume while dancing the bunny hug. 

Ella llevaba un traje de época mientras bailaba el bunny hug.

cachucha
cachucha
[Sustantivo]

a lively Spanish dance characterized by its fast tempo, intricate footwork, and castanet accompaniment

un baile español animado caracterizado por su tempo rápido,  sus intrincados pasos de baile y el acompañamiento de castañuelas

un baile español animado caracterizado por su tempo rápido, sus intrincados pasos de baile y el acompañamiento de castañuelas

lambada
lambada
[Sustantivo]

a fast-paced, sensual Brazilian dance that originated in the 1980s, known for its close body contact, flowing movements, and catchy music

una lambada,  un baile brasileño rápido y sensual que se originó en la década de 1980

una lambada, un baile brasileño rápido y sensual que se originó en la década de 1980

carioca
carioca
[Sustantivo]

a lively Brazilian dance with samba steps, hip movements, and syncopated rhythms

un baile brasileño animado con pasos de samba,  movimientos de cadera y ritmos sincopados

un baile brasileño animado con pasos de samba, movimientos de cadera y ritmos sincopados

Ex: At the beach party, revelers joined in the carioca, dancing with swaying hips and lively steps, immersed in the festive atmosphere of the celebration. 

En la fiesta en la playa, los juerguistas se unieron a la carioca, bailando con caderas balanceantes y pasos animados, inmersos en el ambiente festivo de la celebración.

conga
conga
[Sustantivo]

a lively Afro-Cuban dance with repeating steps and synchronized hip and arm movements to percussion music

una conga, un baile de conga

una conga, un baile de conga

Ex: During the wedding reception, guests joined hands and danced the conga, creating a festive atmosphere filled with laughter and camaraderie. 

Durante la recepción de la boda, los invitados se tomaron de las manos y bailaron la conga, creando un ambiente festivo lleno de risas y camaradería.

cotillion
cotillion
[Sustantivo]

a formal social dance characterized by elegant and graceful movements, often performed in a group setting, and typically featuring traditional ballroom steps and patterns

cotillón, baile formal

cotillón, baile formal

Ex: The cotillion dance class focused on teaching students the etiquette and technique of formal ballroom dancing, preparing them for upcoming social events. 

La clase de baile cotillón se centró en enseñar a los estudiantes la etiqueta y la técnica del baile de salón formal, preparándolos para los próximos eventos sociales.

habanera
habanera
[Sustantivo]

a slow and rhythmic Cuban dance known for its flirtatious movements and syncopated rhythms

habanera, danza cubana lenta y rítmica

habanera, danza cubana lenta y rítmica

Ex: At the cultural festival, performers mesmerized the audience with a captivating habanera, infusing the air with the irresistible allure of Cuban dance. 

En el festival cultural, los intérpretes cautivaron al público con una habanera cautivadora, infundiendo el aire con el atractivo irresistible del baile cubano.

macarena
macarena
[Sustantivo]

a popular Spanish dance and song that gained worldwide fame in the 1990s, characterized by its catchy melody, simple dance steps, and hand gestures performed in a line dance formation

la macarena, el baile de la macarena

la macarena, el baile de la macarena

twist
twist
[Sustantivo]

a lively dance known for its swiveling hip movements and twisting motions, often performed to rock and roll music

el twist, el baile twist

el twist, el baile twist

Ex: At the retro-themed event, guests donned their 60s attire and danced the twist, transporting themselves back to the era of classic rock and roll. 

En el evento de temática retro, los invitados se vistieron con atuendos de los años 60 y bailaron el twist, transportándose así a la era del rock and roll clásico.

paso doble
paso doble
[Sustantivo]

a dramatic Spanish dance inspired by bullfights, featuring bold and rhythmic movements, often performed to lively Spanish music

paso doble, baile español dramático

paso doble, baile español dramático

Ex: At the cultural festival, performers dazzled the crowd with a fiery paso doble, infusing the air with the spirit of Spanish bullfighting and flamenco. 

En el festival cultural, los artistas deslumbraron a la multitud con un paso doble ardiente, infundiendo el aire con el espíritu de la tauromaquia española y el flamenco.

contact improvisation

a dance form involving physical contact and partnering, using shared points of contact to create spontaneous movements through weight-sharing, momentum, and improvisation

contact improvisation, improvisación de contacto

contact improvisation, improvisación de contacto

farandole
farandole
[Sustantivo]

a lively French dance known for its fast tempo, circular formations, and intricate weaving patterns

farándula

farándula

Ex: At the summer festival, revelers formed a festive farandole procession, weaving through the streets in a colorful display of community unity. 

En el festival de verano, los juerguistas formaron una procesión festiva de farandola, serpenteando por las calles en una colorida muestra de unidad comunitaria.

formation dance
formation dance
[Sustantivo]

a synchronized style of dance performed by a group of dancers maintaining a specific arrangement on the dance floor

baile en formación, coreografía grupal

baile en formación, coreografía grupal

one-step
one-step
[Sustantivo]

a social dance from the early 20th century, known for its simple steps and smooth gliding movements, often danced to ragtime music

el one-step, el baile one-step

el one-step, el baile one-step

Ex: At the ballroom event, guests enjoyed dancing the one-step to the nostalgic tunes of ragtime music, transporting themselves back to a simpler time. 

En el evento del salón de baile, los invitados disfrutaron bailando el one-step con las melodías nostálgicas de la música ragtime, transportándose a una época más simple.

beguine
beguine
[Sustantivo]

a lively Caribbean ballroom dance known for its swaying hips, quick steps, and syncopated rhythms, often danced to Latin music

una beguine,  un baile de salón caribeño animado conocido por el balanceo de caderas

una beguine, un baile de salón caribeño animado conocido por el balanceo de caderas

Ex: At the beachside party, guests joined in the beguine, adding a touch of Caribbean flair to the festivities with their lively movements. 

En la fiesta en la playa, los invitados se unieron al beguine, añadiendo un toque de estilo caribeño a las festividades con sus movimientos animados.

Boston
Boston
[Sustantivo]

a slow gliding variation of the waltz that emerged in the late 19th century, characterized by smooth movements and typically danced in 3/4 time

el Boston, el vals Boston

el Boston, el vals Boston

Apache dance
Apache dance
[Sustantivo]

a dramatic French dance characterized by aggressive movements and intense storytelling, often performed to dramatic music

danza Apache

danza Apache

Ex: At the theater production, the actors seamlessly transitioned from dialogue to dance, showcasing the powerful storytelling of the Apache dance. 

En la producción teatral, los actores pasaron sin problemas del diálogo al baile, mostrando la poderosa narrativa del baile Apache.

bump
bump
[Sustantivo]

a popular dance style introduced in the 1970s in the United States, involving partners, typically one male and one female, bumping their hips to the beat of the music

el bump, el baile bump

el bump, el baile bump

barn dance
barn dance
[Sustantivo]

a lively rural dance event featuring simple steps, energetic movements, and community spirit

baile rural, danza de granero

baile rural, danza de granero

Ex: The bride and groom decided to have a barn dance for their wedding reception, creating a fun and relaxed atmosphere for their guests to celebrate. 

La novia y el novio decidieron tener un baile de granero para su banquete de boda, creando un ambiente divertido y relajado para que sus invitados celebraran.

country dance
country dance
[Sustantivo]

a genre of social dance that originated in rural regions, typically involving group dances performed to traditional country or folk music

baile country, danza tradicional

baile country, danza tradicional

bugg
bugg
[Sustantivo]

a lively partner dance that originated in Sweden and is characterized by playful, bouncy movements, typically danced to fast-paced music

bugg, baile bugg

bugg, baile bugg

hand dancing
hand dancing
[Sustantivo]

a smooth partner dance with intricate footwork and elaborate hand movements, originating from African American communities

baile de manos, baile en pareja fluido con pasos intrincados y movimientos de manos elaborados

baile de manos, baile en pareja fluido con pasos intrincados y movimientos de manos elaborados

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