3. There are two theories on how the dance came to be.
•Slaves cut sugar to the beat of a drum while
dragging a leg.
•A hero injured his leg, so the village
welcomed him by dragging a leg like him.
The dance originated from two places.
•The Dominican Republic
•Haiti
Popularity of the Dance
•Was danced on a show called “Santo Domingo
Invita”
•The Merengue is a very easy dance for people
to learn.
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4. 5 Basic Moves:
Start in closed position
Shift weight onto right foot.
Step onto left foot, keep right leg straight.
Shift weight onto left foot.
Close right foot to left foot
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5. Some songs that the Merengue are danced to include:
“La Cadena Se Rompio”- Joe Veras
“Suavemente”- Elvis Preso
“Muchacho Malo”- Olga Tanon
Example of the Song
How to Dance the Merengue
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6. Women wear dresses made with lightweight materials,
rhinestones, sequins, fringe, and feathers.
Men’s costumes compliment there partners. They wear a
shirt tucked into slacks.
Both men and women where shoes with flat soles.
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7. The Merengue is the heart and soul of the Dominican Republic.
They are very proud of their dance.
The Merengue is an essential aspect of the Dominican Republic.
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