Fast Argentine folk couple dance with foot-stomping — guitar, violin, and bombo drum. Originated in Argentina, Santiago del Estero · 19th c.. Typically danced around 140-180 BPM (fast).
Fast couple dance; zapateado (foot-stomping); 6/8; guitar, violin, and bombo drum.
What to expect: Danced at Argentine folk peñas, the Cosquín festival, and community events. Very popular in northwest Argentina. Found at Argentine diaspora events and Latin folk dance gatherings.
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Folk and traditional dance nights vary widely - Scandinavian, English country, square dance, contra. Most are caller-led so you're walked through every figure in real time. No partner needed; the format rotates everyone through the set.
Listen for the caller. Thank your partner and the band. If live music is playing, applaud between tunes.
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