Dance is Sensuality in Motion

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Dance is not a series of mechanical steps. It is allowing the energy of the music to take control of your body. To dance is to move with the rhythm of life. No thinking is required, only motion. Slow or fast does not matter, just feel the music and let it take you where it wants to go.

Check out this video of sexy samba dancing from Brazil . . .

The word “salsa” is the Spanish word for sauce, meaning something with a spicy flavor. It is normally done with a partner, but there are also solo and line forms (suelta). It can even be done in groups where couples exchange partners in a circle.

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Merengue is a style of music and dance from the Dominican Republic. It is very popular all over Latin America now and especially in Venezuela.

The name in Spanish is taken from the name of the meringue, a dessert made from whipping egg whites and sugar. Maybe that is because the movements remind you of an egg beater.

The origins of merengue are not clear. It is supposed to be a mix of French and African music. It is a fun style with a million different varieties that can be done either slow or fast.

Reggaeton is a form of urban music extremely popular with young people today. The style first originated in Panama as a blend of reggae and Latin American music. Although the rapping influence is similar to hip-hop, real reggaeton has its own beat and rhythm. Modern reggaeton music is usually associated with Puerto Rico because that is where most of the current stars began.

The cumbia is a traditional Colombian musical style and folk dance along with vallenato. It originated from the Caribbean coast primarily around Cartagena. Cumbia is a very colorful and lively style that has now spread all over Latin America. There are many different variations of it.

Cumbia started as a courtship ritual practiced among the slave population in the region. The traditional form is done with a partner. The moves are very sensual and flirtatious. The music was also used for inspiration during the fight for independence against Spain. Cumbia should be done with a lot of spirit.

Dancing is not only fun, it is also great exercise. Make it part of a new fitness program. Choose the kind of music and movements you like, and Dance On!!

Whatever your style, there should be fire and passion in dancing. Feel the music in your heart. Move your body with the rhythm. Let it flow through your blood and come alive. Que rico!!!