Merengue!

Where did merengue originate?

• Cuba

• Mexico

• Dominican Republic

• Puerto Rico

What is one of the stories behind the origin of merengue's dance movements?

• A dance to celebrate independence

• A man returning from war with a wounded leg

• A celebration of a good harvest

• A ritual dance for rain

What characteristic of merengue music makes the dance easy to learn?

• Slow tempo

• Consistent beat

• Lack of lyrics

• Complex rhythms

How is merengue typically danced?

• With a partner

• In a group

• In a line

• Solo

What influenced the small, repetitive motion with a lot of knee work and hip action in merengue?

• European court dances

• African drums and restricted movement

• Martial arts

• Native American rituals

How did merengue get its name?

• From the Spanish word for 'group'

• From a type of drum used

• From a famous dancer

• From a confectionery sugar and egg white mix

What is merengue's status in the Dominican Republic?

• It's a forgotten dance

• It's banned

• It's the national dance

• It's considered too old-fashioned