Specialty Club Latin
Contemporary Latin dances found in nightclubs and social dance venues worldwide, from Caribbean and Latin American traditions.
9 dance styles in this genre
Dance Styles
Salsa
Also known as: Salsa NY, LA Salsa, Cuban Salsa
Salsa is a vibrant Latin partner dance developed from Cuban son traditions and popularized in New York during the 1960s-1970s. It features Cuban motion, rhythmic patterns, and lively musicality.
Bachata
Also known as: Dominican Bachata
Bachata is a romantic Latin couple dance that emerged in the Dominican Republic, characterized by smooth movements, hip motion, and gentle turns with close partnership and intimate character.
Merengue
Also known as: Dominican Merengue
Merengue is a fast, energetic Latin couple dance from the Dominican Republic and Haiti, featuring characteristic hip motion and syncopated rhythm patterns with lively character.
Cumbia
Also known as: Colombian Cumbia
Cumbia is a Colombian couple dance with African-influenced rhythms and hip motion, featuring rotating movement patterns and steady rhythmic pulse. It remains central to Colombian and Latin American culture.
Zouk
Also known as: Martinique Zouk, Contemporary Zouk
Zouk is a Caribbean couple dance developed in Guadeloupe and Martinique during the 1970s-1980s, featuring fast footwork, smooth body motion, and contemporary styling with African-influenced rhythms.
Kizomba
Also known as: Angolan Kizomba
Kizomba is an Angolan couple dance with romantic, close-connection character, featuring smooth steps and hip motion influenced by Brazilian and Caribbean traditions.
Forró
Also known as: Brazilian Forró
Forró is a Brazilian couple dance with accordion-driven rhythm, bouncy hip action, and celebratory character, popular for festivals and social gatherings throughout Brazil.
Lambada
Also known as: Brazilian Lambada
Lambada is a contemporary Latin couple dance with sensual, close-connection character and hip-driven motion that emerged in Brazil during the 1980s and became a global phenomenon.
Lambazouk
Also known as: Lambazouk
Lambazouk is a contemporary fusion dance blending lambada and zouk traditions, emerging in the 1990s as dancers synthesized Caribbean and contemporary styles.