Most Argentine dances are United by a common history of development. In them you can find the motives of some Indian tribes, which are the indigenous population of the country. The musical rhythms of the African peoples brought to Argentina as slaves are discernible. Many dance styles are taken from Europeans. All this diversity, and became characteristic of the Argentine dance. They are filled with playfulness, sensuality and have a fast rhythm. Most pair dances are performed in close contact with partners.
The peculiar historical path of the peoples living in the territory of modern Argentina is reflected in two dances – the more famous Argentine tango and the less famous Argentina.
Both dances have two versions – street and ballroom. As a rule, the street version provides a wide field for improvisation, the ballroom is subject to certain canons and rules.
However, both dances are paired, and both tell us about the tragedy of love and passion. The nature of the dance is extremely staged-the emotions are too bright, the movements are quite clear. It should be noted that tango has grown into such a famous dance from the usual street entertainment of ordinary people.
Argentine tango is one of the five dances of the Latin American program of the ballroom competition program. Costume for the dance – the short dress of your partner suit, not hindering movements of the partner.
For the performance of classical Argentine dance it is necessary to have a strong enough physical training, because its elements – wide steps, deep deflections can not be performed without a good workout.
The milonga was derived from dance rhythms of Africans, characterized by enthusiasm, speed and a cheerful disposition. There are two types of performance: Fox and traspi.
Milonga is a social dance performed at club events and parties. For many years the rules of behavior at such events were formed. Their violation is considered bad form.
The sound of music is divided into separate blocks, which are designed for several dances, United style.
After the performance of 4 blocks there is a break, during which singers and musicians often perform. The partner, as a rule, is invited to participate in the whole block and it is not accepted to change the composition of couples after 1-2 dances. At such parties, communication and exchange of views is considered to be a good tone and it is not customary to train a partner.
Chakarera is a very lively dance performed in pairs. Fast and easy pace gives a sense of celebration and joy. He was very fond of the villagers. There are no reliable sources telling about the origin of dance.
Chakarera is based on the performance of couplets with an interlude between the first two. Accompanied by a dance violin, guitar, accordion and drum. In dance there is an alternation of distances and rapprochement of partners, but as if they can not connect.
In the costume of a woman performing a dance, there was a skirt that was distinguished by splendor and a lot of folds. Lace and ruffle-trimmed chemise. The boots of leather had a heel of medium height. Hair was often braided into plaits.
Men performed dance in jackets in combination with a white or bright color shirt. Originally look salwar kameez or slacks with pockets and a belt. On a neck the scarf was tied, behind a belt there was a knife.
Merengue has a fast rhythm with light movements. When performing a lot of flirt and improvise, use a variety of shapes, movement of the hips and shoulders. Is a large amount of jewelry. Accompanied by the sound of accordion, saxophone, trombone and trumpet.
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