History of Latin Dances
History of Latin Dances The history of Latin dace became popular throughout Europe and America in the 18th century. ... The introduction of Latin dance owes much apriciation to Monsieur Pierre, London’s leading teacher in this dance form. In the 1930’s, he and his partner, Doris Lavelle, demonstrated and popularized Latin Dancing. Some popular Latin dances are the Mambo, Cha Cha, Rumba, Salsa, Quick Step, Merengue, and the Tango. ... The Rumba is the spirit and soul of Latin American music and dance. The fascinating rhythms and bodily expressions make the Rumba one of the most popular ballroom dances. ... The Salsa is a combiation of many Latin and Afro-Caribbean dances. ... The dances share many of the same moves. ... It is a combination of two dances, the African and the French Minuet. The black slaves saw the ballroom dances in the Big Houses when their “masters” has their festivities.