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Latin dancing has to be one of the most sexy, stylish and sensual dance disciplines EVER, Latin accommodates several dance styles such as the salsa, merengue, cha cha cha and more.
Popularity
Latin style dancing has always been very popular and was made even more popular in the U.K with programmes such as Celebrity Come Dancing and Strictly Dance Fever it has risen in the popularity stakes.
Location
There are dance halls and clubs through out the U.K and the world, full of people enjoying, this highly exciting form of dance, while also it can be seen at the theatre and shows.
Age
Children from very young ages love to dance to music and copy their parents and people from the television, Grandma and Grandpa too will show you how to 'cut your rug', classes are available from school aged children to adult.
Ability
Have you got two left feet? not to worry you can still join in and under instruction find your left and right feet, you do not need any special abilities to dance, just an ability to have fun and enjoy.
Description
Latin Dancing is also sometimes known as Latin American Dancing and Latin International the difference being that some dance are included while other omitted from each term. Such as Latin American incorporating Cha cha, Rumba, Samba, Salsa, Mambo, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia, Bolero. International Latin includes Cha cha, Rumba, Samba, Paso Doble, Jive. Whatever your passion watching dancing or taking part there is always a place to participate not far from you.
Dedication
Sexy, sensual, passionate, stylish moves that make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up when watching the professionals, performing with precision and apparent ease, though dancing as a couple you will need 100% dedication, dancing couples need to move like a well oiled machine, keeping in time and in turn knowing exactly what the other half is doing, it is amazing with some of these dances and the daring moves that there is not more injury but that comes down to dedication and practice.
Potential
Potential to have so much fun, gain physical fitness through a very enjoyable sport/past time, make new friends, compete in competitions locally, nationally and internationally, there is also the chance for much travel.
Cost
Costs will vary depending on weather you are entering a local class or club find one locally though HIPS Finder? for up to date membership fees which can start from approx ?5, equipment to consider is that of shoes average cost ?24.99 and if you require dancing clothes these can start from as little as ?30 though professional dresses and suits can enter into the ?100's. Competeing couples may be able to secure sponsorship.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
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