Health and Injury Prevention in Dance
A Guide to Safe and Healthy DancingDancing is one of the most fulfilling and complete forms of...
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Kuduro: The Energy and Creativity of Angola in Every Movement
Kuduro, a vibrant dance style and music genre originating from Angola, has conquered international stages with its...
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The Origins of Kizomba: A Deep Connection to Angolan Culture
Kizomba, both a music genre and a dance style, originated in Angola in the late 1970s and...
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The Origins of Urban Kiz: A Modern Evolution of Kizomba
Urban Kiz, often referred to as Urban Kizz or Kizomba Fusion, emerged in the mid-2010s as a modern, urban adaptation...
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The Origins of Tarraxinha: A Sensual Dance Rooted in Angolan Culture
Tarraxinha, often described as the “slow and sensual cousin” of Kizomba, originated in Angola and developed as...
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The Origins of Kompa (Konpa): Haiti’s Signature Dance and Music
Kompa (or Compas) is a musical genre and dance style originating in Haiti in the 1950s. Created by the...
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The Origins of Semba: The Dance and Music That Shaped Angola
Semba is a traditional music and dance genre originating from Angola in the early 17th century. Its name...
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The Origins of Bachata: From the Dominican Republic to the World
Bachata is a dance and music genre that originated in the Dominican Republic in the early 20th...
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The Origins of Salsa: A Fusion of Afro-Cuban and Caribbean Rhythms
Salsa is a musical genre and dance style that emerged in the mid-20th century, deeply rooted in the...
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The Origins of Zouk: From the French Caribbean to the World
Zouk is a music and dance genre that originated in the French Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe and...
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