EXPLORING LATIN AMERICAN CULTURE

ARGENTINA: TANGO

COUNTRY: Argentina

In class we dance the tango -- of course!. (More.)


BRAZIL: CAPOEIRA

COUNTRY: Brazil

We attempt the gorgeous sport/dance/game/cultural experience, capoeira. (More.)


CHILE: CUECA

COUNTRY: Chile

Roosters court chickens and chickens court roosters in the Cueca, Chile’s “national dance.” (More.)


COLOMBIA: CUMBIA

COUNTRY: Colombia

We capture the spirit of the Colombian Caribbean as we dance Cumbia. (More.)


ECUADOR: BOMBA DEL CHOTA

COUNTRY: Ecuador

We balance bottles on our heads as we dance the African-inspired Bomba del Chota. (More.)


THE GUIANAS: WANDELMARS

COUNTRY: the Guianas

We visit Suriname where we celebrate a four day “walking holiday,” Wandelmars. (More.)


HONDURAS (GARIFUNA): PUNTA

COUNTRY: Honduras

We visit the Garifuna and try to shake our rears as one should while dancing punta. (More.)


MEXICO: SON JAROCHO DANCING

COUNTRY: Mexico

In Veracruz we join a Son Jarocho fandango, tarima and all. (More.)


URUGUAY: GAUCHOS and MATE

COUNTRY: Uruguay

We ride imaginary horses and drink imaginary Rerba Mate with Uruguayan gauchos. (More.)


VENEZUELA: YANOMAMI COUNTING

COUNTRY: Venezuela (Amazon)

In the Venezuelan Amazon we count to 2, then 2 again, wiht the Yanomami. (More.)