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Although the exact origins of the dance (and the world) are lost to legend, Tango originated in Argentina in the late 1800s
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Bachata is a sensual dance with Caribbean origins, where most of the dancers' movements are in the lower body up to the hips.
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Classic Bolero, introduced in Spain in 1780, is truly the dance of love, and is performed to music featuring a constant beat of drums.
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A Cuban dance derived from the Mambo and Rumba; its name comes from the rhythm developed by a syncopation of the fourth beat.
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East Coast Swing evolved from the Lindy Hop in the 1940s, and is perhaps the most famous American folk dance.
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In 1912, Vaudeville dancer Harry Fox was the first to use the slow step, danced to an exhilarating new style of music ragtime.
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A more modern entry, this disco style was most popular in the nightclub scene from the late 1960s through the 1970s.
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This style evolved from popular American dances of the 1930s such as Jitterbug, Boogie-Woogie, Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, etc.
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First introduced in Latin America in the 1930s, Mambo attained instantaneous popularity in American film and pop culture.
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Lore has this dance originating at a royal fiesta honoring a returning war hero, in either Haiti or the Dominican Republic.
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This dance dates back many centuries and was originally intended for use at bullfights when the matador was victorious in the arena.
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The Quickstep has its roots in 1920s New York City Ragtime, and only later became a partner dance.
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Characterized by a smooth, subtle hip motion and a heavy walking step, Rumba first invaded the U.S. in the early 1930s.
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Salsa combines passion, energy, sensuous style and joy, and has its origins in the Afro-Cuban dance, Rumba.
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Of Brazilian origin, this festive serenade features a repetitive melody, continually interrupted by the strumming of a guitar.
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The romantic Tango descended from an early Spanish folk dance, and features intriguing asymmetrical and sophisticated dance patterns.
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The Viennese Waltz was first danced by European royalty in the 1800s, and was deemed startling due to the close proximity of the dancers.
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The Waltz dates back to Bavaria 400 years ago, but it was not introduced into society until 1812, when it first appeared in English ballrooms.
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With its sophisticated style and easy adaptation to contemporary rock music, this 1950s style quickly gained popularity in the U.S.
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