7 Most Popular Latino Dance Crazes of All Time
There came a time in history when Latino dance crazes took over the world by storm. It is undeniable how Latinos are so fond of music and it's contagious! Long before Despacito and other reggaeton mixes of 2010s, there are lots of Latino dance crazes our tia, tio, abuela and abuelo enjoyed grooving to. If you're having a bad day, these dances might cheer you up in no time. Working out or doing Zumba? A Latino dance craze is a fun way to shape up and get healthier.
Here are seven most popular Latino dance craze of all time, according to Mitu:
1. La Macarena by Los del Rio
If you don't know the Macarena, you might consider revoking your Latino license. After this Spanish hit was released in 1993, imagine how many parties and school events are playing this, not to mention, the number of people grooving this Latino dance craze. If Macarena is released this era, you may not be able to count the number of dance covers people would have uploaded online! La Macarena unfailingly gets everyone up out of their seats whenever it starts playing, even if you don't have a rhythmic bone in your body. The dance steps are pretty easy to follow once everyone is on their third rotation of the dance.
2. Suavemente by Elvis Crespo
With its clearly 90s-esque vibe, Suavemente, is truly an icon. Elvis Crespo's classic is the perfect tune to show off your best merengue skills. The trick? Get partner who can keep up with your fabulousness and make sure to move your hips to the music while keeping your upper body relaxed and slow-moving.
3. Hong Kong Mambo by Tito Puente
Released in 1958, this classic Latino dance craze is the daily track of your abuela and abuelo. You might have grown up witnessing how they enjoy grooving to Hong Kong Mambo. This song was literally made for dancing the mambo. The album where it belongs, Dance Mania, was listed on the US' National Recording Registry, which makes it truly iconic.
4. Aserejé (The Ketchup Song) by Las Ketchup
If 1990s have Macarena and 2010s have Despacito, 2000s era have Aserejé. If you grew up I this era, you may not really know what the lyrics were all about, but you can't deny the fact it was one hella bueno song to just swing your hips, shake your hands and sway your hair.
5. Retrato Cantado de um Amor by Reinaldo
In the mood to do a classic samba? Don't worry because Reinaldo's got you covered. This hit originated from Rio de Janeiro and is played without fail at Carnival, so if you're thinking of joining the festivities, you better learn some samba before you go!
6. Payaso del Rodeo by Caballo Dorado
This Latino dance craze is a fun party game to see who truly lasts until the end. If you're familiar with Billy Ray Cyrus' "Achy Breaky Heart," you may think Caballo Dorado's Payaso del Rodeo starts out like a typical box-step tune but don't be fooled, since the song speeds up and will have you sweating like actually joining a rodeo by the end of the song.
7. Lambada by Kaoma
Lambada is another classic hit you may have heard in many Latino parties. The song is popularized by Kaoma, a French group, in 1990s. They released Lambada in Portuguese in honor of the dance style they found in Brazil. This Latino dance craze is characterized by fast, swaying hip movements.
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