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Artes Escénicas - Baile latino y 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
[Sustantivo]

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

Ex: Samba is a symbol of Brazilian culture and joy.
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
[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
[Sustantivo]

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

Ex: The traditional flamenco dance , characterized by its fusion of rhythm , posture , and expression , is a captivating display of Spanish culture and heritage .
mambo
[Sustantivo]

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

Ex: Mambo is popular in ballroom and social dance scenes.
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
[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
[Sustantivo]

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

Ex: The fandango is popular in southern Spain and Portugal .
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
[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: Cha-cha-cha is popular in ballroom and Latin dance styles .
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
[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
[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: Tango music guides the dancers' movements.
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
[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
[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

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
[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
[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
[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
[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
[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: Residents of the retirement home enjoyed weekly round dances, reminiscing about the old days and making new memories with friends .Los residentes del hogar de jubilados disfrutaban de los **bailes en círculo** semanales, recordando los viejos tiempos y creando nuevos recuerdos con amigos.
ballroom dance
[Sustantivo]

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

Ex: Couples at the wedding reception delighted in the timeless tradition of ballroom dance, celebrating the joyous occasion with grace and elegance on the dance floor .
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
[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: At the elegant ballroom event , couples glided across the floor in the waltz's graceful embrace , their movements reflecting the timeless elegance and romance of the dance .En el elegante evento del salón de baile, las parejas se deslizaban por el piso en el abrazo gracioso del **vals**, sus movimientos reflejando la elegancia atemporal y el romance del baile.
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
[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
[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

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
[Sustantivo]

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

Ex: At the local theater , a group of talented dancers delighted the crowd with their lively interpretation of the cancan, capturing the essence of Parisian nightlife .
foxtrot
[Sustantivo]

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

Ex: The foxtrot is popular in ballroom dance competitions .
quadrille
[Sustantivo]

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

Ex: Quadrille was popular in 18th and 19th century Europe.
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: Quickstep evolved from the foxtrot with quicker steps.
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: At the barn dance , couples twirled and shuffled in perfect harmony , performing the two-step with flair and enthusiasm , immersing themselves in the lively atmosphere of the event .
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
[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
[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: Square dance music is lively and upbeat .
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: During the outdoor festival , live musicians played upbeat tunes for dancers to enjoy the bunny hug, adding to the festive ambiance of the event .
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
[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
[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 dance studio , students practiced the intricate steps of the carioca, mastering the rhythmic movements and graceful transitions that characterize this lively Brazilian dance .
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: At the community gathering , dancers swayed and shuffled in a lively conga, following the rhythmic steps and exuberant movements that define the Afro-Cuban dance tradition .
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: Debutantes and their partners performed the cotillion dance with confidence and grace , marking a memorable moment in their journey into the world of formal dance .
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 salsa club , dancers glided across the floor , their movements infused with the sensuous allure of the habanera, embodying the elegance and passion of Cuban dance .
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
[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: During the wedding reception , the bride and groom surprised their guests with a lively twist performance , adding a touch of nostalgia and fun to the celebration .Durante la recepción de la boda, los novios sorprendieron a sus invitados con una animada actuación de **twist**, añadiendo un toque de nostalgia y diversión a la celebración.
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: During the ballroom gala , couples took to the floor to dance the paso doble, commanding attention with their dramatic poses and powerful expressions .

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
[Sustantivo]

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

farándula

farándula

Ex: During the wedding reception , guests joined hands to dance the farandole, creating a jubilant atmosphere filled with laughter and camaraderie .
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
[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: During the community dance , couples gathered on the floor to dance the one-step, swaying gently to the rhythmic melodies of the era .
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: During the cruise ship 's Latin night , passengers gathered on the deck to dance the beguine under the stars , enjoying the warm Caribbean breeze and lively music .
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
[Sustantivo]

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

danza Apache

danza Apache

Ex: During the cultural festival , a mesmerizing Apache dance performance transported the audience to the gritty streets of early 20th-century Paris , where love and betrayal intertwined in a dramatic display .
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
[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: As the sun set behind the hills , the barn dance came to life with the sound of fiddles and laughter , creating memories that would last a lifetime .
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
[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
[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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