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Behind Latin Dance

Behind Latin Dance. What We Fail to See in Dancing! By: Maritza Barron. Introduction. Background of Dance Mexican Folkloric Rumba Salsa The history of country and culture Events. Introduction. Dance used as an expression Issues Social Change Other Ideas A means of communication.

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Behind Latin Dance

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  1. Behind Latin Dance What We Fail to See in Dancing! By: Maritza Barron

  2. Introduction • Background of Dance • Mexican Folkloric • Rumba • Salsa • The history of country and culture • Events

  3. Introduction • Dance used as an expression • Issues • Social Change • Other Ideas • A means of communication

  4. Mexican Folkloric • Spanish conquest: added to existing dances • Chicano Movement in 1960’s: • Social Responsibility for dancers: political motivations • Further goals.

  5. Rumba • Afro-Cuban Salsa • National and international Identity • Identification with the masses • Message: Social and Racial Equality • Havana: Diverse city • Respect and honor of sexes • Express Cuban-ness!

  6. Salsa • Cuban rhythms • Mid 1960’s • Historical events influenced salsas International popularity • Positive image communicated

  7. More Salsa • Refugee for Latinos as liberation • Body • Mind • Lyrics • Struggles of poor • Life itself • Relationship of life and dance most important aspect.

  8. Conclusion • Not just entertainment • Much to learn about the culture through dance • It is also: • “communication that very likely characterizes all cultures past, present, and future.” (Jaeck, p. 46). • Symbols of Identity

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