1. rumba
Rumba originated in Cuba, the music is 4/4 beat, and the rhythm is, two, three, four, one. One beat for each digital station. 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 they adjust their pace by twisting their crotch to both sides 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.
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.
2. cha-cha
It originated in Mexico, and the music is 4/4 beat, and the speed is about 3 1 bar per minute. The rhythm is, two, three, cha-cha and one. Each number represents a beat, which is exactly half of it. Chen Wenjing Cha, interesting music, strong sense of rhythm, many fancy dances, neat and compact steps, lively and lovely to jump, all over the world!
3. Cowboy (Swing Dance)
Cowboys originated in the United States and developed from a dance called Jitba. The jive dance cancelled all the difficult movements 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.
4. samba (samba)
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!
5. Bullfighting dance
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.
This is a Spanish March, with majestic music and masculine dance style. Bullfighting dance is used everywhere in Spain instead of marching dance. Bullfighting dance is a dance evolved under the influence of bullfighting. The brass band above the entrance of the bullfighting arena always plays a March, which is the so-called bullfighting dance music in Spain, and the inspiration for the formation of bullfighting dance comes from this music. It is also because of this music that bullfighting itself is inspired. In short, the bullfighting dance is an interpretation of the bullfighting scene; Male dancers can be compared to bullfighters, while female dancers represent red cloaks to attract the attention of bulls.
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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
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.
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 a free and happy time and adjust your mind.
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.
Latin dance is popular all over the country and all over the world. Life lies in exercise, and health is yours.
References:
Latin Dance _ Baidu Encyclopedia