The origin and history of Latin dance are as follows:
1. The origin and history of Latin dance can be traced back to Latin America, especially the late 16th and early 17th centuries. At that time, European conquerors imported large numbers of black Africans to the American continent in order to obtain sufficient labor. By the 17th and 18th centuries, cultures from these three continents had gradually merged on the American continent.
2. Latin dance was originally a folk dance in Latin America, characterized by enthusiasm and lively rhythm. Over time, it evolved into a unique dance form and was influenced by European colonists.
3. During the European colonial rule, European dance forms also began to be introduced to this area. Among them was a dance called "Polka", which was introduced by immigrants from Bohemia. of. This dance form gradually spread in Latin America and gradually developed into a dance form with local characteristics.
4. Cuba is the birthplace of Latin dance and Latin music. Initially, Latin music and dance were a way of expression for people to celebrate victory or harvest, and later gradually developed into a way for young people to express their love for each other.
Classification of Latin dance
1. International standard Latin dance also refers to sports dance, which is divided into five dances: rumba, cha cha, cowboy, samba and bullfighting. It is a competitive sports dance. It is characterized by its explosive style and skills. It has a lot of room for competitive sports dance and has been included in the official competition items of the Asian Games. Latin dance officially applied to enter the Olympic Games on November 12, 2014, and is now in the approval stage.
2. Latin style dance is a general name for dance that originated from the folk dance of Latin American culture and was improved by modern dancers and spread to all over the world. Popular dances in recent years include salsa, bachata, zuko, meringue and so on. Although Latin style dance has national and world-level dance competitions, it is not a competitive dance.
3. In addition to national standard Latin dance and Latin style dance, Latin dance can also be classified according to different regions and styles. These dances have unique rhythms and steps, expressing the characteristics of different regions and cultures. In addition, some international standard dance competitions and dance festivals often set up special Latin dance categories, attracting dancers from all over the world to showcase their talents and skills.