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Social Latin

The Latin and Afro-Latin dances danced in clubs, led and followed on the night rather than set as figures.

23 entries across this branch

Within This Branch

  • Bachata 13 entries

    Dominican dance of four-beat side steps with a hip lift on the fourth.

  • Brazilian Samba 1 entry

    Brazilian samba danced solo or in a group, fast in the feet and hips.

  • Kizomba 9 entries

    Angolan dance walked close and slow, led through the body.

  • Reggaeton 1 entry

    Solo club dance danced low in the hips to the dembow rhythm.

  • Salsa 18 entries

    Club dance of turns and cross-body leads over an eight-beat count.

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