Latin Dance originated in many places, for example the countries of Cuba, Brazil and many others. The Latin Dancing that is done today is based on the original styles, but the music and costumes have changed a great deal. .

             For the music of Latin dance, high-hearted flashy upbeat music is played. Many Latin stars have appeared in the last 10 years. For example, Ricky Martin and Jennifer Lopez are the hot Latin singers of today. Their music is filled with passionate words and strong feelings. The music of Latin dance has to be powerful. This is because to dance the style of Latin you have to have drive and sharp movements. The tantalizing melody of Ricky Martin is why he is so popular.

             The people that were involved in early Latino dance included the Europeans and the Negro forms. The European conquerors imported Negro slaves. The slaves would dance in the night with each other in the early forms of Latin Dance. The Europeans caught on to the dance styles and tried them. When the courts were introduced and the public aware there became a frenzy of Latino Dance. The music was imported just like the Negro slaves.

             Perez Prado brought the mambo, from its originating country Cuba, to the Untied States. It then became a big "fad". In the streets of the early fifties the "city livin" were having underground dance fests. He played an important part in the history of Latin Dance because he brought one of the four main steps.

             The four different types of dancing include: The mambo, The Cha Cha, The Salsa and The Rumba. Firstly, The Basic Mambo originated in Cuba. It was then presented to the dance studios in America. The basic Mambo consists of left foot front, place together, right foot front, place together. You can do this in any direction, while your partner does the opposite. Example: You place you left foot back he puts his right foot forward. The Cha Cha really started out as the Rumba with a few extra beats.