The Merengue

BY: MADY

Table of ContentsOrigin of

the Dance

Basic Moves and Steps

Type of Music

Dancer’s Costumes Importance

of Dance

Origin of the DanceThere 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

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Basic Moves and Steps5 Basic Moves:

Start in closed positionShift 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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Type of Music

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 SongHow to Dance the Merengue

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Dancer’s CostumesWomen 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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Importance of Dance to CultureThe 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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