Nicaragua+-+Dances

Salsa is a Latin dance originated from Cuban Son and Afro-Cuban dance. Salsa is a combination of multiple roots and cultures as well as the creativity many different persons. In general, Salsa evolved as a distillation of many Latin and Afro-Caribbean dances. Salsa is a partner dance,there are forms such as line dancing form salsa suelta. Also dancers can dance individually. A round dance Ruedo de Casino where multiple couples exchange partners in a circle. Salsa can be performed in a routine.

Bachata is a dance originated in the Dominican Republic. Bachata is a form of music that emerged in the early 1960's as romantic guitar music, which is different from dancing guitar music. With time, Bachata's rythm was accelerated and a new dance step was initiated and now Bachata began to be classified as dance music. The easiest way to dance the bachata is so the knees should be slightly bent so the performer can sway the hips easier. The movement of the hips is very important because it's a part of the soul of the dance. Generally, most of the dancer's movement is in the lower body up to the hips, and the upper body moves much less.

Palo de Mayo is a type of Afro- Caribbean dance with sensual movements that forms part of the culture of several communities. This dance is a tribute to Mayaya African goddess of fertility. This celebration dates from the early nineteenth century, is an adaptation of the British tradition who celebrated the first day of May with a feast. On the first day of May, they start with a presentation around a tree which is decorated with colored ribbons and around which dances are performed as welcome to the rainy season, producing new life. Prior to the carnival people in the neighborhoods come together to prepare their colorful costumes and dances that come with their carriages, which compete with each other. 

merengue is a type of music and dance from the Dominican Republic. It is popular in the Dominican Republic and all over Latin America. By the middle of the nineteenth century, the Merengue was very popular in the Dominican Republic. Not only is it used on every dancing occasion in the Republic, but it is very popular throughout the Caribbean and South America, and is one of the standard Latin American dances. There is a lot of variety in Merengue music. Tempos vary a great deal and the Dominicans enjoy a sharp quickening in pace towards the latter part of the dance. The most favored routine at the clubs and restaurants that run a dance floor is a slow Bolero, breaking into a Merengue, which becomes akin to a bright, fast Jive in its closing stages. The ballroom Merengue is slower and has a modified hip action. 

 