Latin American Rythms in New Zealand

Latin American Music and Dance form a big part ofother variations such as Mambo, Bachata, Cumbia,
Latin American culture. The ones that have got usRumba. Every now and then, there is an event that
Kiwis excited the most are Salsa, Merengue andhas a Bateria followed by Samba all round. Most
Tango. Most Latin bands play a mixture of Salsa andBrazilian events in Wellington are organised by the
Merengue when performing at Latin clubs around Newguys at Wellington Batucada.Having said that, Salsa is
Zealand. Tango seems to take a back seat andstill the crowd pleaser. Cuban Style Salsa is more
evenings usually start with Tango before the bandspopular in New Zealand clubs, although Linear style is
arrive. You will also find a bit of Cha Cha happening atgaining in popularity. However, the best dancers seem
the clubs, with the most popular song being "Let's Getto save their Linear moves for competitions and
Loud"! Most cities in New Zealand have adopted theseperformances. With more and more Kiwi dancers
dances as their own with training institutes and Latingetting into in, it shouldn't be long before we start
clubs emerging everywhere. On the other hand, at theseeing council organised events meant for hundreds of
events you will also see a bit of Rueda with anythingdancers. The new Waitangi Park in Wellington would
from 10 to 50 dancers in the circle.As the population ofbe a perfect location for a community event of this
dancers taking up Latin Americal dancing is increasing,kind.Article taken from Latinos.co.