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A couple in Latin costumes dances the cha-cha on a large wooden floor, the woman in a bright yellow fringe dress with one arm raised
Photo: Ailura, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (license)

Latin and Rhythm (ballroom)

Ballroom versions of Latin dances, like the cha-cha and rumba. Hips move a lot.

Partner dancing · Music: Latin pop, ballroom Latin

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About Latin and Rhythm (ballroom)

Latin and Rhythm are the ballroom versions of dances like the cha-cha, rumba, samba, paso doble and jive. Couples mostly stay in one spot and use quick footwork and a lot of hip motion. Many of these dances come from Cuba and other parts of Latin America; the cha-cha grew out of Cuban dance music in the early 1950s.

Music you will hear: Latin pop, ballroom Latin

Dances and live music

Classes

Teachers

Lourdes Cruz, Monito, Richard Fiore, Shah, Val & Neda

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Photos are examples of the dance, not from Long Island events: Photo: Ailura, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (license) · Photo: Liza, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (license) · Photo: Sandra Cohen-Rose and Colin Rose, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (license) .

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