"Merengue is the national dance of the Dominican Republic and today has found its way all around the Caribbean and Latin America." (56)
Personally I believe that Merengue is an simple dance, with easy movements. Anyone can dance to, even though you may not have any experience what so ever. Its just based on a two beat rhythm, you're just transferring the weight from one foot to the other foot.(57)
So this post is just the first part to the Merengue, just a little preview for you guys. ;)
Okay first things first let's get the steps down.
1. "Stand with your weight evenly on both feet with your hands at waist level." (56)
2. Okay, so in this step dancers remain on the same position just changing their weight from one foot to the other.
3. When the first beat hits you must lift you left moving your weight to the right. Make sure to keep
the right hip thrusting out to the side.
4. On the second beat you should carry out the same routine in reverse.
5. The weight has been transferred out to the left, and you should lift your right
6. The right hip is going to be thrown o side. The movement is going to be repeated continuously in the same position.
7. The two beat cycle has finished and you are back in the original position.
What part of the Merengue was easy for you? What part was hard? Let me know if you were confused with anything. I hope you enjoy!
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