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

Ex: Samba is a symbol of Brazilian culture and joy.
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salsa
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a Latin dance with rhythmic movements, intricate footwork, and hip movements, typically danced in pairs to salsa music

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

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

Ex: Mambo is popular in ballroom and social dance scenes.
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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 , romantic bolero that brought tears to many eyes .
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a Brazilian dance style characterized by its smooth, relaxed movements and rhythmic sway, often performed to bossa nova music

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

Ex: The fandango is popular in southern Spain and Portugal .
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bachata
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a sensual Latin dance from the Dominican Republic with hip movements, close partner connection, and rhythmic footwork, typically danced to bachata music

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

Ex: Cha-cha-cha is popular in ballroom and Latin dance styles .
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cumbia
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a Latin dance style characterized by its lively rhythm, typically danced in pairs or groups with rhythmic steps and hip movements, originating from Colombia

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

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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

Ex: Tango music guides the dancers' movements.
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a passionate and dramatic dance style with intricate footwork, close embrace, and improvisational nature, typically danced to tango music with distinctive rhythms and melodies

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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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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 weekly round dances, reminiscing about the old days and making new memories with friends .
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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 .
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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

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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 the waltz's graceful embrace , their movements reflecting the timeless elegance and romance of the dance .
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a social dance style characterized by participants frequently changing partners and dancing with multiple individuals throughout the course of the dance event

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

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Big Apple
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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

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

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cancan
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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 .
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foxtrot
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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 .
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quadrille
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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.
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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

Ex: Quickstep evolved from the foxtrot with quicker steps.
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two-step
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a lively country dance performed by couples to a quick-quick-slow rhythm

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

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

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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

Ex: Square dance music is lively and upbeat .
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bunny hug
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a lively dance characterized by rhythmic bouncing movements and close physical contact between dancers

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 .
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cachucha
[noun]

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

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

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carioca
[noun]

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

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 .
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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

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 .
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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

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 .
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habanera
[noun]

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

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 .
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macarena
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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

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

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 .
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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 the paso doble, commanding attention with their dramatic poses and powerful expressions .
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a dance form involving physical contact and partnering, using shared points of contact to create spontaneous movements through weight-sharing, momentum, and improvisation

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

Ex: During the wedding reception , guests joined hands to dance the farandole, creating a jubilant atmosphere filled with laughter and camaraderie .
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a synchronized style of dance performed by a group of dancers maintaining a specific arrangement on the dance floor

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one-step
[noun]

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

Ex: During the community dance , couples gathered on the floor to dance the one-step, swaying gently to the rhythmic melodies of the era .
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beguine
[noun]

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

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 .
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Boston
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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

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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 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 .
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bump
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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

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

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

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

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

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