Latin dance refers to sports dance, which is divided into five dances: cha cha, samba, rumba, cowboy, and bullfighting. The association is divided into the World Dance Sports Federation (WDSF) and the World Dance Sports Federation (WDC) ) two associations. Latin dance is a competitive sports dance with explosive power, strong style and skills. It has a lot of room for competitive sports dance. Now it has been included in the official competition of the Asian Games. So far, Latin dance in the Asia-Pacific region The champions are Chinese players Zhang Shengting & Li Muche. Latin dance officially applied to enter the Olympic Games on November 12, 2014. It is now in the approval stage. The WDSF Association, the highest event of Latin dance every year, will be held in different locations selected by member countries around the world, and WDC will be held at a fixed location. The Blackpool Dance Festival is held in the UK and is loved by European people!

International standard Latin dance is normative, strict and standard. It is a competitive professional dance developed and standardized on the basis of Latin dance. There are five types of Latin dance: rumba, cha cha, samba, jive, and bullfight. The five Latin dances have their own styles, the passion of samba, the liveliness of cha cha, the gracefulness of rumba, the strength of bullfighting, and the fun of cowboys. The most important difference in style is the grasp of connotation.

They originated in different countries and regions. They were standardized and developed in the United Kingdom in the early 20th century and soon became popular in many countries. At that time, bars in social places were very popular in the form of socialization and entertainment; It was also very popular in Shanghai in the 1930s and 1940s. Later, it became an international competition through the unified regulations of the Royal Association of Dance Teachers, which continues to this day; among the more famous competitions are the British "Blackpool" Dance Festival (78th session), the British UK International Championships (51st session), British International Open, German World DanceSport Championships, etc.

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Latin is divided into children and adults. If you learn the rumba and cha cha routines, you can get a bronze medal; if you learn the rumba, cha cha, and cowboy routines, you can get a bronze medal. You can get a silver medal; you can get a gold medal if you learn rumba, cha cha, cowboy, and samba; you can get a gold star if you learn rumba, cha cha, cowboy, samba, and bullfighting routines. The next two and three levels of Venus will be taken during practice time. Of course, there are also those who only learn rumba, cha cha, cowboy, and samba routines and then take the Venus Level 1 exam. This depends on personal qualifications. Inevitably, you must have a solid foundation before taking the exam.

Rumba

Rumba originated in Cuba. The music is in 4/4 time and the rhythm is two, three, four, one. Each number stands for one beat. The tempo is about 27 bars per minute. The characteristics of Rumba are: lingering music, soft dance, and graceful dance movements. Cubans are accustomed to walking with their heads on their heads and twisting their hips to both sides to adjust their pace and maintain body balance. The dance steps of rumba inherit this characteristic. Original dance style blended with modern sentiment. The movements are stretched, lingering and charming, the dance is lyrical, romantic and graceful. Paired with lingering and euphemistic music, the dance is full of romantic sentiment.

The most representative dance in Latin dance is Rumba, which is known as the "Soul of Latin". People who learn Latin dance usually learn rumba as their first dance. Rumba is a dance that expresses the love story between men and women, so its music is relatively soft and lingering, and its movements can enable the female partner to fully display the feminine charm and the curvy beauty of the crotch and buttocks. The closeness between the male and female partners is very beautiful. Another representative dance, Cha Cha, originated in Mexico. Although it has many similarities with Rumba, it is playful and cheerful, its style is completely different from Rumba, and its movements are chic, handsome and full of vitality.

Chacha

Chacha originated in Mexico, the music is in 4/4 time and the tempo is 31 bars per minute

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About. The rhythm is, two, three, chacha, one. Each number stands for one beat, and each of them accounts for exactly half of the beat. Cha Cha Cha has interesting music, strong sense of rhythm, fancy dancing, neat and compact dance steps, lively and cute dance, and is widely popular all over the world!

Samba

Samba originated in Brazil. The music is in 4/4 or 2/4 time and the speed is about 51 bars per minute.

Samba dance, with its warm music, dynamic dance and swaying steps, is deeply loved by people!

Bullfighting (Paso doble)

Bullfighting originated in France and developed in Spain. Its music is in 2/4 time and the speed is about 62 bars per minute. The majestic music, bold dance, and powerful and exciting steps of bullfighting are the reasons why people have a special liking for it.

This is a Spanish march with majestic music and a masculine dance style. Everywhere in Spain the bullfight is used instead of the marching dance. Bullfighting is a dance influenced by bullfighting. The brass band above the entrance of the bullfighting arena is always playing marches, which is the so-called bullfighting music in Spain. The inspiration for the bullfighting dance comes from this music. It is also because of this music that the bullfighting scene itself was inspired. In short, the bullfight is an interpretation of the bullfight; the role of the male dancer can be compared to the matador, and the female dancer represents the red cloak used to attract the attention of the bull.

Jive (Jive)

Jive originated in the United States and was developed from a dance called "Jitterbug". Jive eliminated the "Jitterbug". All difficult moves, with some added skills. The earliest record of jive is a book introducing jive published in Europe in 1944 by London dance teacher Victor Silvester. Pop, rock and roll, and American swing dance all have a certain influence on jive dance.

Jive is a fast-paced, physical dance. The reason why the jive is arranged at the end of the competition is because the contestants must make the audience feel that they are not tired after dancing the first four dances and can still face new challenges with great devotion. It is popular in the southern United States. The joints of jive's hands and feet are relaxed and dance freely, the body sways naturally, the steps are stepped easily, and the dance partner constantly changes positions and rotates in circles. The music beat is 4/4 and the speed is about 43 bars per minute. It is precisely because of its cheerful music, interesting dance style and lively and light steps that it has been recognized by more and more people.

Aerobic Latin dance

Modern people like to seek novelty, and simple traditional fitness exercises are increasingly unable to meet their needs, so new Latin dance elements are added to it. People are Feel the Latin heat while strengthening your body, it's the best of both worlds. Traditional Latin dance originated in Africa and Latin America. It has the characteristics of enthusiasm, unrestrained and romantic style. Its dance movements are bold and rough, the speed is changeable, the gestures and footsteps are rich in content, full of passion, and the music rhythm is distinctive and strong. After Latin dance was introduced into the gym, Latin dance became "aerobic Latin". The name immediately speaks of the creativity of Latin dance as a form of fitness. It is different from the national standard Latin dance. It is based on aerobics and incorporates the unrestrained and passionate Latin dance, making it more interesting and suitable for a wider range. There is also a big difference between aerobic Latin and Latin dance. Latin dance expresses more emotions and is too passionate and unrestrained, while aerobic Latin retains the health and unrestrainedness of Latin, removes complexity and exaggeration, and is more inclined to exercise. As long as they are in good health, the general public can practice it, and it is suitable for a wide range of age groups.

Finally, regarding the clothing requirements for Latin dance, because it is characterized by leisure, romance, and casualness, so when wearing it, pay attention to the style, style, and pattern that are consistent with Latin dance. When dressing, it mainly reflects casualness and decency. Pay attention to the overall coordination and fit with the color and size of the shoes.