Merengue and Salsa Dance Origins

This video introduces salsa and merengue, two popular Latin dances. Salsa, with its roots in Cuba, combines Spanish and African musical elements and was popularized in New York in the 1960s. It is characterized by a fast-paced rhythm. Merengue, the national dance of the Dominican Republic, has origins linked to African and European influences, with a distinctive dragging of the feet. The video explores the cultural significance and historical development of these dances.

What modern dance form incorporates various Latin rhythms, including Salsa and Merengue?

• Hip Hop

• Zumba

• Ballet

• Jazz

Which country is the origin of Salsa music?

• Argentina

• Cuba

• Mexico

• Brazil

In which century did the Cuban sound, which influenced Salsa, originate?

• 14th century

• 17th century

• 15th century

• 16th century

Where was Salsa developed as a dance form in the 1960s?

• San Francisco

• Los Angeles

• Miami

• New York

Which dance is described as having a faster cadence, Salsa or Merengue?

• Salsa

• Merengue

• Neither

• Both

What is the national dance of the Dominican Republic?

• Salsa

• Tango

• Merengue

• Bachata

One explanation for the origin of Merengue involves slaves doing what activity?

• Fishing

• Mining gold

• Building railroads

• Harvesting sugarcane

Merengue is said to have been influenced by which European dance?

• Tango

• Minuet

• Waltz

• Polka

What is a key characteristic of Merengue dance?

• Spins

• Dragging of feet

• High jumps

• Fast footwork

In Merengue, which part of the body primarily marks the rhythm?

• Feet

• Head

• Arms

• Hips