Ballroom dancing is regaining popularity thanks to TV programs like Strictly Come Dancing and So You Think You Can Dance. Young people, old people, all people are returning to dances which appeared on the dance floor, some as early as 1910.
One of the most accessible types of ballroom dancing is the International Latin category which includes Cha-cha-cha, Samba, Rumba, Jive and Paso Doble.
Some of these dances are rooted in Latin rhythms, others in jazz and blues. But all express the passion that attracts two people to move together. They are dances of courtship, seduction and love.
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Latin dancing is a great way to meet people, get in shape and have a lot of fun! Dance not only works your body, making it leaner and more flexible, it also improves your memory and hand-eye coordination.
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So follow our guide to the Latin American dances, put on your dancing shoes and get those Latin Hips Dancing!