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Origin Stories

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BACHATA
Bachata is a truly Dominican dance. Birthed out of bolero with influences of merengue, this dance originated from the rural areas of the Dominican Republic. Today there are many styles of bachata. We bring you the best with a combination of the traditional and modern styles.
salsa
Salsa is a combination of many different dances and musics. This popular dance is originally from Cuba and also has different styles. At Ninafrika Dance School, we are happy to teach a combination of Salsa Cubana and LA style salsa.
zumba
Zumba is a full body workout to great Latin and World music. Using dance as a base, these classes get your heart pumping and your muscles burning in a fun and creative way.
jazz FUSION
Jazz Fusion combines jazz techniques, urban movements, contemporary dance, street jazz, heels, flamenco, ballet, and more. Come learn this fusion of styles through choreographic creation and improvisation.
tribal beats
Tribal beats is a class offering a blend of Afrobeat dance moves with African tribal dance from various regions around the continent. Come find your inner god/goddess through these earthy rhythms and movements.
Our PARTIES
Practice Your Skills, Meet People, Have Fun
CLASS SCHEDULE
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Resources:
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Hernandez, Deborah Pacini, Bachata: A Social History of a Dominican Popular Music
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Sellers, Julie A., Bachata and Dominican Identity/La bachata y la identidad dominicana
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Dance Facts, http://www.dancefacts.net/salsa/history-of-salsa/
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Fred Astaire Franchised Dance Studios, https://carolinadance.com/about/news/five-things-you-didnt-know-about-salsa-dancing
Zumba-