Spanish dance is growing in popularity in nightclubs across the United States. The most popular Spanish dance is of course, the Salsa. However, there are many other Spanish dance styles to choose from and can be learned at formal dance studios as well as nightclubs.
The Spanish dance has a long history but with beautiful, sultry movements and it has become a popular dance choice even today. The great thing is that the Spanish dance comes in so many different options.
For starters, there is the Bolero, which has sudden pauses and sharp turns. The Chaconne is a baroque dance done in triple time. For something lively and danced as a couple, there is the Fandango. Then, the Farruca is a type of Spanish dance with a gypsy style, using sudden tempo and mood changes.
Other types of Spanish dance include the fast folk dance in triple time called the Jota; a type of dance performed by couples that is somewhat like the Fandango known as the Malaguena; the battle or sword dance called the Matachin; a quick, one-step Spanish dance known as Paso-Doble; and the Passacaglia, which is slow and solemn, danced by Spanish and Italian people.
Other options to consider if interested in taking up some kind of Spanish dance are the Sarabande, a stately baroque court dance; Seguidilla, a folk dance; the Zambra, a traditional Spanish dance; and even the Tangom, which is a Latin American dance originating in Argentina. With so many options, people are rediscovering the wonderful movements found in dances that come out of Mexico and Spain.
Take the Salsa for example, which originates from Mexico and is a great dance used in American nightclubs is very popular. While a Spanish dance could originate from Spain, there are also those from Mexico. Typically, the type of dance would depend on the geographical region from which it comes.
Mexico City is famous for Jalisco dances, while the Flamenco is a popular dance that combines African, Caribbean, and Spanish influences and rhythms. The one thing that most types of Spanish dance share is the colorful and elaborate costumes that complement and enhance the movement of the body.
