Latin Dance History

Latin Dance History

Multiple Choice

What Country does Salsa Dance come from? What time period did it develop?

• The 1400's Spain

• The 20 century in Cuba

• The 21st century Cuba

• The 1950's Puerto Rico

Multiple Choice

What is different about North American Salsa from Cuban salsa?

• South american salsa is more fast paced.

• Nothing

• One uses partners

• American salsa is more flashy than the South American forms, with many twists, turns, and even acrobatic aerial moves similar to the Lindy Hop.

Multiple Choice

Who originally performed Cumbia dancing?

• African Slaves

• Natives

• European Spaniards

• Small children

Open Ended

Name 3 simbolistic movements from the Cumbia dance.

Multiple Choice

What country is the Cumbia dance from?

• Dominican Republic

• Cuba

• Columbia

• Mexico

Open Ended

How did the Merengue dance get its name?

Multiple Choice

What country did merengue come from?

• The Dominican Republic

• Costa Rica

• Panama

Open Ended

What is reggaeton music?