What is the origin of Latin dance?

Latin dance is divided into Latin national standard dance and Latin dance:

Latin national standard dance is standardized, strict, standard, it is in the Latin dance on the basis of the development of norms formed by the formation of competitive professional dance, content rumba, cha-cha-cha, cowboys, samba, bullfighting.

Latin dance is also known as Latin style dance or free social dance. It is the origin of Latin national standard dance. Latin dance is a popular folk dance, casual, leisure, relaxation is its characteristics, there is a large space for free play, it is the Latin American people in the long history of the formation of the distinctive characteristics of the passionate, romantic and energetic, fiery forms of artistic expression, loved by the Latin American people, become an essential and important part of their lives.

In general, Latin dance includes Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Bachata, Chacha, Samba, Lambada and so on. And one of the most famous and most popular Salsa originated in Cuba, Cuban Salsa comes from the Mambo, the Mambo is a very popular dance in the 1940s-1960s, which happens to be a variant of him. Cuban salsa originated in the streets, where people danced to the music and partied freely, filling the air with joy and delight. Now popular in Europe and the United States and the world salsa is the United States of America New York salsa. United States of America New York salsa and Cuban salsa is fundamentally different from the New York salsa is a small section of 4 beats, jumping 3 steps, the fourth beat pause not to jump, characterized by the joyful and enthusiastic, dance movement patterns, changes quickly, with a very strong appreciation and performances. Wholeheartedly devoted, every part of the body is full of passion and vigor, New York jumping method is currently the main jumping method. Cuban salsa, Cuban jumping method of 4 beats per bar jump 4 steps, the fourth beat point ground, characterized by fun and self-indulgent components more, in comparison, the New York three-step jumping method is more passionate and more charismatic and more energetic.

As for the Merengue is originated in the Dominican Republic, 2 beats per bar, with the hip joints swinging left and right in turn, the cycle of back and forth coupled with the constant change of hands, extremely romantic, sexy and charming.

Merengue has its origins in the Dominican Republic.