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BACHATA
Bachata is a truly Dominican dance. Birthed out of bolero with influences of merengue, this dance originated from the rural areas of the Dominican Republic. Today there are many styles of bachata. We bring you the best with a combination of the traditional and modern styles.
salsa
Salsa is a combination of many different dances and musics. This popular dance is originally from Cuba and also has different styles. At Ninafrika Dance School, we are happy to teach a combination of Salsa Cubana and LA style salsa.
zumba
Zumba is a full body workout to great Latin and World music. Using dance as a base, these classes get your heart pumping and your muscles burning in a fun and creative way.
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Resources:
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Hernandez, Deborah Pacini, Bachata: A Social History of a Dominican Popular Music
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Sellers, Julie A., Bachata and Dominican Identity/La bachata y la identidad dominicana
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Dance Facts, http://www.dancefacts.net/salsa/history-of-salsa/
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Fred Astaire Franchised Dance Studios, https://carolinadance.com/about/news/five-things-you-didnt-know-about-salsa-dancing
Zumba-