There are several types of couple dances that are popular. The main groups are Ballroom and Nightclub. Merengue and Bachata are nightclub dances. Some dance studios teach them, but you can also learn them at nightlubs – often they offer a lesson before the dancing starts. Jive is part of Latin Ballroom, International style. Bachata and Merengue are of Latin American origin. Jive is a type of swing. You can find basic steps for Jive here:

http://ballroomdancers.com/Dances/

Here is a Jive dance by World top professionals:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T23rb19K4Eo&mode=related&search=

here is an example of Bachata

Here is merengue:

You can find music samples for Jive here:

http://www.ballroomdancers.com/Music/style.asp

HOW TO DANCE BACHATA!!!

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