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chachacha

Dance; Salsa

A dance and musical style evolving from the Nuevo Ritmo of the Danzón style. As a dance, "Cha cha" became popular in the 1950' and 60's and is descended from Mambo.

One of the three Rumba styles, it is played in 6/8, sung with a combination of Spanish and African lyrics and traditionally danced only by men in a dance often depicting a challenge to each other. ...

conga habanera

Dance; Salsa

The Havana style of the Cuban carnival rhythm, called conga.

cua

Dance; Salsa

The rhythmic stick pattern of the Puerto Rican Bomba style. It sometimes functions as a clave in this style.

salsa

Dance; Salsa

Salsa is a ballroom dancing from La Havana (Cuba). It is possible to dance it in couples or in groups. There are several Salsa styles, but the original one is the Cuban one, which is the most complex ...

Rueda Cubana

Dance; Salsa

The Rueda Cubana (or Rueda Casino) is a dancing style derivative of salsa. Its origins are in Cuba during the 50s (around 1956). The name Rueda Casino is because it was first danced in the "Club ...

Rueda Casino

Dance; Salsa

The Rueda Casino (or Rueda Cubana) is a dancing style derivative of salsa. Its origins are in Cuba during the 50s (around 1956). The name Rueda Casino is because it was first danced in the "Club ...