Merengue in New Zealand

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Merengue originated in the Dominican Republic. It is the national dance of the Dominican Republic. There are some stories that describe first hand how to dance. The most common is that slaves are chained together and had to move by pulling on one leg at a time. Merengue two-beat and music, like the footwork is very similar to walking, it is very easy to learn to dance.

Music

Merengue is played / 4 in 2double-sided drum is played on one side with a stick with a strong syncopated rhythm to the blows of tags. Saxophones and guitars are also very popular instruments found in music.

Dance

Merengue Footwork is very easy to learn, because this is a simple two-bar movement (left, right), with the weight to be moved between her legs. The upper body remains relatively straight while the hips move to change weight. Part merengue is much smaller (more) thanSalsa. That said, Merengue is often conducted with a single (right) hand on the back. But keep open, arms fully extended, are often held close to the retention of L-shaped frame.

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Meregue is a Latin American folk dance in New Zealand, the sauce alone. In an average night in a Latin club, can have as many as every second or third song and merengue.