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Latin American

CULTURE

Tango

COUNTRY: Argentina

In class we dance the tango -- of course!. (More.)

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Capoeira

COUNTRY: Brazil

We attempt the gorgeous sport/dance/game/cultural experience, capoeira. (More.)


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Cueca

COUNTRY: Chile

Roosters court chickens and chickens court roosters in the Cueca, Chile’s “national dance.” (More.)


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Cumbia

COUNTRY: Colombia

We capture the spirit of the Colombian Caribbean as we dance Cumbia. (More.)


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Bomba del chota

COUNTRY: Ecuador

We balance bottles on our heads as we dance the African-inspired Bomba del Chota. (More.)


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Wandelmars

COUNTRY: The Guianas

We visit Suriname where we celebrate a four day “walking holiday,” Wandelmars. (More.)


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Punta

COUNTRY: Honduras (Garifuna)

We visit the Garifuna and try to shake our rears as one should while dancing punta. (More.)


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Son Jarocho Dancing

COUNTRY: Mexico

In Veracruz we join a Son Jarocho fandango, tarima and all. (More.)


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Gauchos and mate

COUNTRY: Uruguay

We ride imaginary horses and drink imaginary Rerba Mate with Uruguayan gauchos. (More.)


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Yanomami Counting

COUNTRY: Venezuela (Amazon)

In the Venezuelan Amazon we count to 2, then 2 again, wiht the Yanomami. (More.)


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