Read and match the description with the correct music or dance. (4 points)

1.
The Dominican dance consists of three steps with a Cuban hip motion, followed by a tap including a hip movement on the 4th beat.
2.
This Caribbean dance from Cuba and also popular in Puerto Rico usually has a lead and a follow. It uses improvisation of various movement combinations and spins.
3.
There’s discussion about whether reggaeton originated in Panama or Puerto Rico because the first beats came from Panama but some of its popular sounds come from Puerto Rico.
4.
This is a very simple dance in which the ladies start first with their right foot and the men on their left, and both take a step on every beat.

a.
Salsa
b.
Bachata
c.
Reggaetón
d.
Merengue

1. The Dominican dance consists of three steps with a Cuban hip motion, followed by a tap including a hip movement on the 4th beat.

Bachata.

Explanation: Bachata originated in the Dominican Republic and is part of its folklore; It is strongly influenced by Cuban son and merengue. Maracas, güira, bongos, and maracas are used for its performance.

2. This Caribbean dance from Cuba and also popular in Puerto Rico usually has a lead and a follow. It uses improvisation of various movement combinations and spins.

Salsa.

Explanation: Salsa originated in Cuba and is a mix between different Afro-Caribbean rhythms, Cuban son and jazz. String, wind, and percussion instruments are used for its performance.

3.  There’s discussion about whether reggaeton originated in Panama or Puerto Rico because the first beats came from Panama but some of its popular sounds come from Puerto Rico.

Reggaetón.

Explanation: Reggaeton is believed to have started in Puerto Rico and is a musical mix of hip hop, reggae, and hall dance. It is a very danceable musical rhythm and uses modern musical instruments for its performance, such as the synthesizer for example.

4.  This is a very simple dance in which the ladies start first with their right foot and the men on their left, and both take a step on every beat.

Merengue.

Explanation: Merengue, like bachata, had its beginnings in the Dominican Republic. It is also a very danceable rhythm, and the accordion, güira, and Tambora are used for its performance.

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