Types of Dance ✦ Social & Club
If you've ever wanted to learn a Latin dance but didn't know where to start, start with Merengue. With one step on every beat and plenty of playful turns, it's the easiest Latin dance to learn and one of the most fun. At VM Ballroom Dance Studios, you'll be dancing Merengue in your very first lesson.
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Merengue is the national dance of the Dominican Republic, and its music is a beloved part of Dominican culture. It became widely popular in the mid-20th century and spread across Latin America and the U.S. Today you'll hear it at Latin clubs, weddings and parties everywhere.
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Getting to know it
Merengue music is lively and upbeat, in 2/4 time, usually about 120–160 beats per minute. Instruments like the accordion, güira and tambora create its driving rhythm. Dancers take one step on every beat, with relaxed knees and natural hip action.
No. Merengue is widely considered the easiest partner dance to learn. If you can march in place to music, you can dance Merengue. Turns, arm styling and partner patterns keep it interesting as you progress.
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A simple step on every beat, shifting weight from foot to foot like marching in place, with the hips moving naturally as the knees bend.
Merengue. It has a simple one-step-per-beat rhythm, so beginners can dance it socially after one lesson.
Merengue uses one step per beat and no pauses. Salsa uses a quick-quick-slow rhythm with a pause and more complex footwork.
Both come from the Dominican Republic. Merengue is fast and steps on every beat, while Bachata is slower and romantic, with a tap or hip accent on every fourth beat.
Yes. The basic step can be practiced solo, and group classes rotate partners.
Learn it with us
Book a Merengue lesson at VM Ballroom Dance Studios in Lake Mary, FL. Call 321-477-9959.
New to the studio? Ask about our introductory offer for new students. And if you enjoy the Merengue, you may also like the Bachata and Salsa.
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