Latin ballroom dancing is standardized, strict and standard. It is a professional competitive dance based on Latin dance, including rumba, cha-cha, swing dance, samba and bullfighting.

Latin dance is also called Latin style dance or free ballroom dance. It is the origin of Latin ballroom dancing. Latin dance is a popular folk dance, which is characterized by being casual, casual and relaxed, and there is a lot of room for free play. It is a warm, romantic, energetic and fiery artistic expression with distinctive characteristics formed by Latin American people in the long history. It is deeply loved by Latin American people and has become an indispensable part of their lives.

Among them, the most famous salsa, which is also loved by most people, originated in Cuba, while Cuban salsa originated in Mambo, which was a very popular dance in the 1940s and 1960s, and it was only a variant. Salsa dance, a Cuban style, originated in the streets. People dance to the music and hold free parties. The air is full of joy and joy. Sasha, which is popular in Europe, America and even the world, is Sasha in new york, USA. There are essential differences between Salsa in new york and Salsa in Cuba. Salsa in new york is a bar with four beats and three jumps, and the fourth beat stops. It is characterized by cheerful enthusiasm, diverse dance movements, rapid changes and strong appreciation and performance. I devote myself wholeheartedly, and every part of my body is full of passion and vitality. At present, new york dance is the main dance. Salsa, Cuba, Cuba every bar is a four-beat jump, and the fourth beat is the scene, which is characterized by humor and many elements of self-entertainment. Comparatively speaking, new york's three-step jump is more passionate, charming and energetic.

Five Latin dances have their own styles: samba's passion, cha-cha's liveliness, rumba's elegance, bullfighting, and cowboy's fun. Different styles, the most important thing is to grasp the connotation.

It lies in the understanding of music, and more importantly, the understanding of music melody. Learn to dance, practice dancing, walk dancing, run dancing and dance. And dance is the highest realm of dancers. As we all know, music is the soul of dance, and it is the highest state of dance for dancers to express flowing notes through their bodies.

The cultural differences between the East and the West have caused us orientals to be reserved and shy when dancing Latin dance, and we dare not express ourselves physically or even make eye contact. Therefore, knowing more about western culture is very helpful to jump out of "tasteful Latin dance".

Balance between partners, balance of force, balance of center of gravity, six-dimensional space: up and down, left and right, front and back. In short, balance is everywhere, and balance runs through the dance. As for merengue, it originated in Dominica, with 2 beats per bar. With the hip joint swinging from side to side in turn, it is full of romance, sexiness and charm.

Latin dance is a kind of dance art that focuses on moving shoulders, abdomen, waist and buttocks. There are hundreds of muscles such as rectus abdominis, oblique abdominis, oblique abdominis, erector spinae, latissimus dorsi, etc. Since 1960s, many researchers have studied the physiological and psychological effects of sports dance. On average, each Latin dance has 160- 180 times of waist twisting, and the highest heart rate of women can reach 197 times per minute, and that of men can reach 2 10 times per minute. About the energy metabolism above 8.5, it is equivalent to the heat consumed by athletes to complete an 800-meter competition, which is greater than that of tennis and badminton. The effect of reducing fat can be imagined!

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 the first dance. Rumba is a kind of dance that expresses the love story between men and women, so its music is soft and touching, and its movements can make female companions fully show the feminine charm and the curvy beauty of hips and hips. It is very beautiful to be at arm's length between men and women. Another representative dance, which originated in Mexico, has many similarities with rumba, but it is playful and cheerful, completely different from rumba style, handsome and full of energy.

classify

Latin dance includes cha-cha, rumba, samba, bullfighting and jive; They originated from different countries and regions, standardized and developed in Britain in the early 20th century, and quickly became popular in many countries. At that time, bars in social places were very popular forms of social entertainment; Great Shanghai in the 1930s and 1940s was also very popular. Later, it became an international competition through the unified norms of the Royal Association of Dance Teachers, which has continued to this day. Among them, the famous events are Blackpool Dance Festival (78 laps), British International Championship (5 1 lap), British International Open and German World Dance Championship.

The specific introduction of Latin ballroom dancing is:

The rumba originated in Cuba, and the music is 4/4 beats, and the speed is about 27 bars per minute. Rumba dance is characterized by lingering music, gentle dancing and graceful dance steps. Cubans are used to walking with things on their heads and adjusting their steps by twisting their hips to keep their balance. Rumba's dance steps inherited this feature. The original dance style blends into the modern mood. The movements are stretching, touching and charming, and the dance is lyrical, romantic and beautiful. Accompanied by touching and euphemistic music, dance is full of romantic atmosphere.

Cha cha originated in Mexico, and its music is 4/4 beats, with a speed of about 365,438+0 bars per minute. Just right, the music is interesting, the rhythm is strong, the dance style is fancy, and the steps are neat and compact, which is popular all over the world!

Samba originated in Brazil, and the music is 4/4 or 2/4 beats, and the speed is about 5 1 bar per minute. Samba dance, with warm music, dynamic dance state and changeable dance steps, is deeply loved by people!

Bullfighting originated in France and developed in Spain. Its music is 2/4 beats, and the speed is about 62 bars per minute. People have a special liking for bullfighting dance because of its majestic music, bold dance style and strong and exciting pace.

Swing dance originated in America and developed from a dance called Jiteba. Jive removed all the difficult moves in Jiteba and added some skills. The earliest record of swing dance is a book about swing dance published in Europe by Victor Sylvester, a London dance teacher, in 1944. Pop, rock and roll and American swing dance all have certain influences on swing dance.

Swing dance is a fast-paced and physically exhausting dance. The reason why the jive dance is arranged at the end of the competition is that the contestants must let the audience feel that they are still not tired after the first four dances, and they can still meet new challenges with great investment. It is very popular in the southern United States. In swing dancing, the joints of hands and feet are relaxed and free, the body naturally shakes, the steps are easy, and the partners constantly change positions and turn around. Its music beat is 4/4 beats, and the speed is about 43 bars per minute. It is precisely because of its cheerful music, funny dance and lively and light pace that it has been recognized by more and more people.

Aerobic Latin dance

Modern people like innovation, and the simple traditional fitness exercise can't meet their needs more and more, so new Latin dance elements are added to it. People can feel the heat of Latin and keep fit, which can be described as the best of both worlds. Traditional Latin dance originated in Africa and Latin America, and has the characteristics of enthusiasm, boldness and romance. Its dance movements are bold and rough, the speed is changeable, the gestures and steps are rich, the passion is full, and the music rhythm is bright and powerful. Latin dance became "aerobic Latin" after it was introduced into the gym. This name suddenly expresses the idea that Latin dance is a way of fitness. It's not the same as the national Latin dance. On the basis of aerobic exercise, it is more interesting and suitable to incorporate passionate Latin. And there is a big difference between aerobic Latin dance and Latin dance. Latin dance expresses more emotions and is too passionate, while aerobic Latin retains the health and boldness of Latin, removes complexity and exaggeration, and prefers sports. As long as the body is healthy, the general public can practice, and it is suitable for a wide range of ages.

Finally, regarding the dress requirements of Latin dance, because it is characterized by leisure, romance and informality, we should pay attention to the matching of styles, patterns and Latin dance when wearing it, and pay attention to the overall coordination and matching with the colors and sizes of shoes when wearing it.

The benefits of Latin dance

From the physiological, psychological and social point of view, Latin dance is one of the best high-oxygen sports. Not only is it fun and free, but the biggest advantage is that it is always done with others. Thousands of people are enjoying the benefits of Latin dance, which can be summarized as follows:

Benefits to the body

Cardiovascular aspect: Latin dance can increase the heart rate from 80 beats per minute to 120 beats, and some even more. Its efficacy is equivalent to any physical training or aerobic exercise, which can enhance the strength and endurance of the heart.

Muscle elasticity: Latin dance makes the muscle use perfectly combined. It mixes isometric contraction and stretching of muscles, and can train beautiful and elastic muscles.

Joints: According to medical reports, the best way to avoid early arthritis and treat joint discomfort is to use joints moderately. Latin dance can make the neck, shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, ankles and other joints of the whole body get effective exercise.

Spine: Latin dance often, the curved spine can be corrected, and disc herniation can be prevented and treated.

Respiratory system: Many studies show that intense Latin dance can make the lungs strong and increase oxygen intake, rapidly increase the heart rhythm and then decrease, and strong heart and lungs can prevent SARS more effectively.

Facial lines: Latin dancers are mostly busy smiling and can't see ugly lines on their faces.

Thin abdomen: people's abdomen is generally not easy to move. Latin dance, vigorous pelvic shaking and crotch twisting are the most effective ways to deal with the fat on the small belly, and the weight loss effect is remarkable, which is incomparable to other sports.

Psychological benefits

Self-esteem: Latin dance makes others sit up and take notice, and makes you have a deeper self-worth discovery.

Confidence: Many Latin dancers have experienced stage fright and shyness. It is one of America's top ten fears. By dancing Latin dance, they gradually overcome timidity and fear, and cultivate self-confidence and self-improvement. Respond to numerous tests and challenges with firm confidence and perseverance.

Easy socializing: Comfortable and easy socializing is one of the four personal needs. Dancing makes you better at interpersonal relationships and improves your interpersonal skills and public relations skills.

Relaxation: Facing the great pressure of work and life, people's spirit is always in a state of tension and depression. Dance a few dances in the melodious and passionate dance music, enjoy the free and happy time and adjust your psychology.

Latin dance is an activity suitable for all ages and beneficial to people of all ages.

For children and teenagers, it can strengthen the body, avoid obesity or emaciation, overcome the weakness of inactivity, reticence and solitude, cultivate children's self-confidence, self-improvement, perseverance, boldness and bravery, and cultivate children's ability to communicate and socialize from an early age.

For young people, it can change the sub-health state as soon as possible, relieve the mental tension and depression caused by the constant pressure of work and life, and maintain a healthy figure and youthful vitality.

For middle-aged and elderly people: effectively maintain the right brain, avoid premature brain atrophy, keep quick thinking and flexible legs and feet, prevent and improve a variety of senile joint diseases, low back pain and Alzheimer's disease, make you rejuvenate and prolong your life.

At present, the Latin dance craze has swept across the country and the world. Life lies in exercise, and health is yours.

What should I pay attention to when practicing Latin dance for the first time?

For beginners, it is suggested to focus on the basic steps, which seems simple, but not many people really do it well. Don't think that the basic dance steps in a few beats are so simple, there is a lot of knowledge in them. It is important to get that feeling by learning Latin dance steps.

When dancing Latin dance, the state of the human body should be divided into three parts.

1. The upper body, especially the shoulders, should stand well, which reflects the nobility of the Spanish and the essence of white culture in Latin dance.

2. The middle part of the body, including the waist and crotch, should be twisted heartily, showing the lively and extroverted characteristics of African culture.

The movements of the lower body, legs and feet originated from Indian culture, and some dance steps in Latin dance also originated from this.

Therefore, if you want to dance Latin dance well, you must have a good understanding of these three characteristics, and it is not easy to integrate diversified personality into body language.

Other matters needing attention:

1. Men should have short hair and long hair in ponytails, without makeup or accessories; If a lady has long hair, she should wear it on her head and don't throw it away. She can wear some accessories, but not too big.

2. Tight clothes are generally better, men are mainly black, and women wear short skirts, the length of which should not exceed the knees, so as not to affect sports. Shoes have special dancing shoes, but it is advisable to be comfortable during training, preferably flat shoes.

3. Pay attention to etiquette, the man should send an invitation to the woman first, and the woman should return the gift. After the dance, you must thank the audience, and the man should also send the woman back.

4. Novices should not jump together in a hurry, nor touch the flower steps in a hurry to avoid injury.

5. Pay attention to muscle tension when dancing, adjust mood, breathe evenly and prevent action deadlock.

6. In the case of poor breathing, please take a rest before deciding whether to continue;

7. Don't twist your waist too hard, and take the feeling as the standard;

8. If the following situations occur, such as leg fatigue, local pain and discomfort, dizziness and rapid heart rate, you can stop practicing.

Some bodybuilders are too nervous in all joints of their bodies, which should be corrected. Bodybuilders should relax their shoulders when they step. If some movements are difficult to do, you can practice the movements step by step, first learn the movements under your feet, and then add the movements of your arms. In addition, Latin calisthenics requires high coordination of movements, so bodybuilders must relax during the exercise, and don't be afraid, and don't be afraid of being laughed at if the movements are not good.

The first principle of Latin dance

attitude

Rumba and cha-cha:

1. Stand with your feet together naturally and easily.

2. Hold your chest, straighten your spine, and don't shrug.

3. Take a step sideways with either foot, straighten the other foot that supports the center of gravity, and move all the weight to this foot, so that the pelvis can move sideways, so that the weight is placed on the heel of the supporting foot, and the knee should be locked backwards. As for the range of pelvic movement, it should be based on the principle of not affecting the upper body posture.

Samba and Wu Jie:

1. Stand with your feet together naturally and easily.

2. Hold your chest, keep your waist straight, and don't shrug.

3. Either foot takes a step outward, and the other foot supporting the center of gravity is straightened, and all the weight is moved to this one, so that the weight moves forward to the forefoot, while the heel is still off the ground, and the knee supporting the foot cannot be locked backwards. Some dance steps are exceptions, such as fractional rock step, back step and fold step in samba, and chicken step in swing dance.

Because Spanish bullfighting has no pelvis or hip movement, its posture is different from the above Latin dance as follows:

1. The pelvis leans forward slightly.

2. The weight is borne equally by the two soles.

3. When the feet are straight, the knees should not be fastened backwards. Except for one example, that is Spanish dance.

location

The orientation under the chart is used to explain the direction in which the dancer's body faces or faces back in the dance studio. When we use our shoulders to guide (walk sideways), the correct direction is very important.

Rumba, cha-cha and swing dance are non-progressive dances, while samba and Spanish bullfighting are progressive dances.

Rotation degree

In Latin dance, the feet are never parallel, only when the feet are close together. Most of the foot rotation like this is outward rotation, but the foot rotates with all or part of its weight, which belongs to "passive rotation", or the reaction action of the foot. Because, in dance, the amount of rotation of the feet is mostly different from that of the upper body. The most typical examples are the second step of the sweeping step in samba, the inhibition of progress in rumba and cha-cha, and the total retreat in rumba and cha-cha.

So when dancing a certain dance step, when the center of gravity driven by his feet is different from the direction he faces, we take the rotation of his upper body as the standard, not his feet as the standard. In rumba and cha-cha, the feet that drive the center of gravity will turn around 65,438+0/65,438+06. This kind of rotation caused by stabilizing the center of gravity of the body is called "passive rotation"

The way Latin dance is dressed

Just as "Bohemian style" is not a bohemian dress style, Latin dance originated in South America has evolved into a fashion concept that needs to be understood in beyond space. Whether it's a ballroom or a party (salsa in a bar, a simple and lively Latin fitness dance in a gym, or even some random dances based on the figure-of-eight swing of the waist and crotch, people are willing to call them "Latin" because they have the same characteristics: enthusiasm, excitement, sexiness without twisting the waist, happiness and great appeal!

There are many reasons for falling in love with Latin

Some people say that "Latin dance" is a magical dance, pregnant with love; Some people also say that "Latin dance" is very coquettish and sexy in clothes, but these are just the additional functions of Latin dance, which itself is an excellent fitness exercise. Latin dance can fully release emotions, reduce stress, and consume a lot of fat at the same time, which has an obvious effect on shaping the figure, especially the curve of waist, abdomen and buttocks. Besides, Latin dance is easy to learn. As long as you learn the basic steps and postures, you can jump out of your own style. If you want to list the reasons for falling in love with Latin, there must be n reasons for n people. But it is undeniable that Latin dance is especially suitable for women. When the music plays, the body swings with the rhythm, and she is a sexy and real woman.

Latin dance gives dancers freedom and freedom to the maximum extent. The same is true for clothes, whether it's skirts or trousers, whether it's the layering of bohemian lace or simple tight suspenders, as long as it can express your sexiness. But remember: Latin dance focuses on the waist and crotch, and it is the most taboo to completely cover the waist curve and movements with loose clothes.

If you wear pants, you'd better choose pants with low waist, hip lift and tight legs but scattered legs to create a slender figure and exquisite curves.

Layers of necklaces, big earrings, wild leopard patterns ... You can wear some exaggerated ornaments when dancing Latin dance, so that you can jump out of your unique style.

Explain Latin music in detail

In the vast Latin America, customs and races are extremely diverse, so there are also various styles in music. As mentioned above, in terms of ethnic groups, except for the aborigines, ethnic groups migrated from all over the world live together here, so it can be said that the culture of multi-diversity is the biggest feature of this region's culture. Among these mixed factors, there are three most important ones: the music culture of indigenous Indians; The music culture of Europeans who once conquered and ruled Central and South America was dominated by Iberian Peninsula. The musical culture of African blacks who were sent to the New World as European serfs in their early years.

First, the Indian factor in Latin American music.

Before Columbus discovered the New World 1492, Indians were Native Americans, so their music culture became the mainstream of American music culture at that time. After 1492, church music spread from Jesuit priests to native Americans, and the colonial authorities suppressed native music. The local rhythm and melody are gradually mixed with those in Europe, forming a new and distinctive Latin American music form. Up to now, many Indian factors can still be found in Latin American music.

Indian music culture, according to different tribal conditions, is difficult to generalize, but it can be roughly summarized as follows:

First of all, a lot of Indian music is closely related to life, combined with religion, labor and dance, so generally speaking, their melodies are relatively simple and have unique expressions. This feature is especially manifested in the famous South American folk music "Eagle Flying" based on Andean folk songs (played by Indian musical instruments and guitars). There is no pentatonic scale of semitone, and the melody composed of do, re, mi, sol and la forms a unique style and interest.

Secondly, the rhythm of Indian music is relatively simple. But according to records, before the Spanish conquered Mexico, in Mexico, in order to adapt to religious dance, there were percussion instruments with very complicated rhythm. In addition, there is no harmony in the European sense in traditional Indian music.

Thirdly, in terms of musical instruments, the absence of stringed instruments is a major feature of Indian musical instruments. Although stringed instruments such as guitar, violin and harp are often used in Indian music today, they were brought by Europeans from the16th century, or made in the New World under the influence of Europe. Traditional Indian instruments are wind instruments, such as flute and okari, or percussion instruments, such as drums and vibrators. Among wind instruments, clarinet is the most popular one. It is baked with bamboo, reed or clay, and there are flutes and nose flutes. Indian flute is called antara flute in Peru, Cappado flute in Colombia, Long Da flute in Ecuador and Six Flutes in Bolivia. Some people call all kinds of flutes Zappona. Indian percussion instruments are particularly colorful. Drum making is usually done by burning empty tree trunks, such as Teponastal in Mexico and Trocano in Brazil. The housing can be used as a scraper or a hollow vibrating screen. The wigglers are collectively called Malacca. In addition, there are "ground drums" and jungle drums. Indians usually humanize flutes and drums, some of which belong to yin and some belong to yang. For example, Malacas is Yin and Jiyue is Yang. Guna Indians in Panama have two kinds of Trollos flutes, of which only one is yangdi and the other four are yindi.

In the first few centuries after Central and South America were conquered by Europeans, the church regarded Indian drums and flutes as pagan equipment and prohibited their use, but it had no effect. Indigenous music still survived and eventually became a part of social life, even entering the church. In festivals or street celebrations held in urban and rural areas of Central and South America, Christianity and primitive religion are strangely combined, and European music and Indian indigenous music coexist. But more often, India and Europe are mixed together to form a new form, genre and style.