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Dance Styles

In our school, you can learn and upgrade your dancing skills in the following social styles:

bachata at salsa sunrise

Bachata

Bachata is a traditional genre of music and dance from the Dominican Republic. It is usually danced in couples and has a romantic, sensual feel. The music is characteristically accompanied by guitar, bongos, and maracas. Its origins date back to the early 20th century, when it evolved from the traditional Puerto Rican bolero, which was a slower form of the Cuban bolero. Over the years, bachata has been heavily influenced by other music genres, including merengue, salsa, and other Latin American styles. Today, it is a popular style of dance and music all over the world.

kizomba at salsa sunrise

Kizomba

Kizomba is a couple's dance from Angola, a former Portuguese colony in Africa. It is characterized by its slow, sensual rhythm and close body contact. It is believed to have originated in the 1980s, when Angolan immigrants mixed their traditional music styles, such as the Angolan semba, with other Latin music. Today, kizomba is a popular social dance all over the world, known for its romantic and seductive style.

salsa at salsa sunrise dance school

Salsa

Salsa dance is a style of Latin American dance that has its roots in Cuban culture. It is characterized by its lively, upbeat tempo and sensual movements. It is typically danced in pairs and has a complex set of steps and turns that require both partners to be in sync. The dance is believed to have originated in the 1940s, when Cuban and Puerto Rican immigrants began mixing their traditional music styles, such as the Cuban mambo and the Puerto Rican bomba, with American jazz and Latin music. Today, salsa is a popular social dance all over the world, known for its energetic and passionate style.

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