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Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Merengue
Merengue is a combination of two dances, the African and the French Minuet. The french Minuet is a very boring ballroom dance, but when this dancing was combined with the upbeat of the drums by Africans, Merengue was created. At first Merengue was focused more on the movement of the feet and the arms, rather than the hips because this was customary for the Africans. Merengue is the official national dance of the Dominican Republic. Even though, this type of music started in the Caribbean islands, today it is a well known dance around the world. Even Americans dance it. This type of dancing doesn't require as much work as the Salsa, and that is why it's a dance that almost anyone knows and the ones who don't can learn it quick. Like any other dance, certain moves vary from country to country, but the foundation is always the same.
Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZNwsCiOfNc&feature=related
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I wish I could dance the Meringue and all the other Hispanic dances. I watch Dancing with the Stars I watch so you think you can dance just to see those types of dances. I think its dances like the Meringue that have basic easy moves but most people put their own steps to it right? I want to try a lesson just to see how I do. I learned how to Salsa in Mexico but I think I forgot how, my moves are a little rusty. Haha :P
ReplyDeleteYeah, what most people do is they "spice" it up, by adding turns and coming up with their own moves. It's really not that hard. I could teach you if you want to.
ReplyDeleteThat way too embarassing to be taught, I could be awful! Haha.
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