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Performing Arts - Latin and Social Dance

Here you will learn some English words related to Latin and social dance such as "salsa", "flamenco", and "square dance".

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samba
[noun]

a vibrant Brazilian dance style distinguished by its rhythmic hip movements, lively footwork, and festive ambiance, commonly performed during carnival celebrations

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flamenco
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a passionate and expressive Spanish dance form known for its intricate footwork, graceful arm movements, and emotive gestures

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mambo
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a lively Cuban dance characterized by bold hip movements, syncopated footwork, and Afro-Cuban influences

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

Ex: At the wedding reception , the first dance of the newlyweds was a sweet , bolero that brought tears to many eyes .
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fandango
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a lively Spanish or Portuguese dance performed by couples, known for its spirited movements and flirtatious interactions

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

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

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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

Ex: Residents of the retirement home enjoyed round dances, reminiscing about the old days and making new memories with friends .
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a formal social dance performed by couples, known for its elegant movements and precise footwork in various styles such as waltz, foxtrot, tango, and cha-cha-cha

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

Ex: At the elegant ballroom event , couples glided across the floor in waltz's graceful embrace , their movements reflecting the timeless elegance and romance of the dance .
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cancan
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a lively French dance known for its high kicks, fast-paced movements, and playful choreography, often performed by a chorus line of dancers

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foxtrot
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a smooth and elegant ballroom dance characterized by long, flowing movements and danced in a closed position by couples

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quadrille
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a lively square dance of French origin performed by four couples, featuring structured figures and patterns to music with a distinct rhythm

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

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

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

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

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carioca
[noun]

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

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

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

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habanera
[noun]

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

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twist
[noun]

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

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

Ex: During the ballroom gala , couples took to the floor to dance paso doble, commanding attention with their dramatic poses and powerful expressions .
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farandole
[noun]

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

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

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

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

Ex: During the cultural festival , a Apache dance performance transported the audience to the gritty streets of early 20th-century Paris , where love and betrayal intertwined in a dramatic display .
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a lively rural dance event featuring simple steps, energetic movements, and community spirit

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