Lessons about merengue dance and songs

Origin:

Merengue originated in the Dominican Republic. The most common one is the slaves that were chained together and had to proceed by dragging one foot at one time. Merengue as both beat new music and as the footwork is quite much like walking, it is a very easy dance to learn.

Music:

Merengue is played 2/4. The dual sided drum has been played one side with a stick with a strong syncopation to indicate the beats. Saxophones and guitars are also very popular instruments utilized in the music.

Dance:

Merengue footwork is quite simple to know since it's a straightforward two conquer motion ("left, right") with your body weight being moved between the legs. The top body remains fairly straight as the hips proceed with the fat change. The Merengue framework is much smaller (closer) in comparison to Salsa. Having said this, Merengue is often caused by a single (right) hand over the rear. However, in open grip, arms tend to be completely extended out as an alternative of sustaining a closer l shaped frame.

Meregue is a very popular Latin American Dance at New Zealand, next just to Salsa. On an ordinary night out in a Latin Club, as many as every second or third song may be Merengue.

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