What We Teach at Pulso Caribe…
Mambo
Also called “New York Style,” this dance is among the most unique of all Latin dances. It has a very particular appearance in the way it is danced. Ask any dancer why, and they will tell you what it is about Mambo that makes it so unique. For starters, Mambo is danced “on 2,” meaning it looks very complementary with the music. That with its very flamboyant, and illusionary turn patterns and footwork, it’s the crossroads of a magician, a dancer, and an artist. The ladies glow, and the gentleman are never smoother! Plain and simple: it just looks amazing!
Merengue
From the Dominican Republic comes Merengue. Among the most fun dances, Merengue is marked by the rhythmic appearance it has when danced. Turns can be as basic or as complex as desired, in the end, its all about the hips. Easy to learn, easy to do, this dance is sure to make the party, and keep you burning calories! But get ready, it can be very fast!!
Argentine Tango “The Passionate Dance”
Argentine Tango has its roots in Argentina. Originally, Tango was considered a taboo to dance. With its prominent and very skilled walks, and its flirtacious footwork, it soon became a dance that portrayed the romantic personality of the dancers, and over time, became widely accepted. Today, there are over 8 styles of Tango, and as it stands, is as unique as the creativity and personality of the dancer, being danced with very modern twists. This dance is a statement in itself, conveying the class and personality of the dancer.
Bachata
Also from the Dominican Republic, Bachata is a very smooth and slow, yet rhythmic dance emphasizing the passionate and flirtacious side of Latino-Caribbean dance. With unique leads and turn setups, it is very easy to follow, and is a dance enjoyed world wide today. It is, in addition, another of those dances that is as unique as your imagination, known for the synchrony of the hip movement of those dancing it.
Samba
Hailing from Brazil, this dance is very rooted, as are many, in African Percussion. Among the fastest types of music in the world, samba has a very fast and intricate footwork which places a particular emphasis of movement of the hips. Feminine or Masculine, there is a lot of movement, and definitely a high-energy dance. Very fun!
Guajira/ Chacha
The Guajira/ Chacha is a form of dance that is very slow. Similar to Mambo and Salsa in many ways, this music is very slow, so an “in between” step is placed to give it that extra flavor that is very prominent in the music.