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  Category:Dance - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dance is also used to describe methods of non-verbal communication between humans or animals (bee dance, mating dance), motion in inanimate objects (the leaves danced in the wind), and certain musical forms or genres.
People who dance are called dancers and the act of dance is known as dancing.
Definitions of what constitutes dance are dependent on social, cultural, aesthetic artistic and moral constraints and range from functional movement (such as Folk dance) to codified, virtuoso techniques such as ballet.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Category:Dance   (191 words)

  
 University of Georgia Ballroom Dance Club -- www.UGABDC.org   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
Originally danced by Argentine Gauchos around the campfire, it traveled first to Paris where it was initially considered "risque" in contrast to the more stately waltz which was danced socially at the time.
This dance involves many stylized dramatic movements and posturing and is one of the few dances where the male and female partners do different moves.
This dance originated in the Dominican Republic by combining African dance styles and perhaps a remnant of the times in which slaves were shackled together, thus restricting the movement of the feet.
www.ugabdc.org /?make=dances   (1685 words)

  
 Casino (disambiguation) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Casino Guichard, a chain of supermarkets in France
Casino might be a misspelling or alternate spelling of:
This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Casino_(disambiguation)   (86 words)

  
 Allegro Dance Studio - Atlanta Rueda de Casino Salsa, Dance Instruction, and Dances   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
Casino refers to the kinds of turns and breaks you might normally see in ordinary partner Salsa dancing.
Rueda de Casino was originally danced in the 1950's to the Cha cha beat in members-only clubs in Cuba known as casinos deportivos.
Rueda de Casino, in its truest form, is an art of communication that requires dancers be alert and quick.
www.allegrodancestudio.com /ruedadecasino.htm   (764 words)

  
 Satin & Latin Dance Studio
What makes the fast-paced dance unique is how it is performed: Couples dance in the shape of a rueda, or wheel, following calls for rapid exchanges between partners who turn and break as they would in regular salsa dancing.
Of course you don’t have to be Cuban to dance casino rueda convincingly...
All eyes are on the group as they dance, the men weaving in and out of the women, who salsa dance in place during the exchanges.
www.satinnlatindance.com /Scrapbook.htm   (702 words)

  
 Cuban Casino vs. Casino Rueda Discussion
What you dance to the Casino and you call Salsa is The Son, Guaracha, Mambo that today's day it may have some influence from another genre, such as reggae or saoko, but this music has as the main element the Cuban Son.
Casino Rueda may be equally valid when danced by LA style dancers or New York style dancers, but it is made for Cuban style dancers.
When they are dancing one on one the "mambo" step in their style (you know man left forward, right foot back) and they want the woman to turn to her left, the men do a cheat step, they step back on their left (like a guapea or reverse "mambo" step) and then turn the girl.
www.tosalsa.com /DearTOsalsa/dto_casino.htm   (3259 words)

  
 Boogalu Productions - Casino Cubano Video - Cuban Music and Dance - Salsa Videos - DVDs
With is roots in Cuba, "salsa" music and dance has evolved and become a global phenomena with a wide variety of styles and new interpretations.
Presented here is Lazaro's system of teaching casino that he has developed over the past several years in dance classes in Europe and Cuba.
The video concludes with a powerful performance of three traditional forms of Cuban dance that have significantly influenced contemporary casino dancing: orisha dance, rumba, and son.
www.boogalu.com /generic93.html   (479 words)

  
 Satin & Latin Dance Studio
Dancing was and still is a beloved and treasured part of the culture.
The attraction of Casino Rueda for the young people was so enticing that many parents of teenagers and young people began to worry about the associations that were being built with the Rueda dancers that the adults considered to be undesirables.
Nightclubs where Casino Rueda is danced become hubs of fun and places to meet new friends where there is no “ initial contact pressure.
www.satinnlatindance.com /casino.htm   (669 words)

  
 SRSC Team!
Come the revolution, the casinos were closed, and the people started to dance “casino” style in the local community halls.
In the XVIII century, with the presence of French fleets in the bay of Havana, the arrival of emigrants of Louisiana, New Orleans and fundamentally the French emigration coming from Haiti with the 1791 revolution produced the appearance in Cuba of the French Contradanzas and derived from this the Cuban Contradanza arises.
The former pattern is called "dancing on 1" and the latter is called "dancing on 2," assuming that the first step is the rock step.
www.cruzy.org /Pages/SRSC_Pages/history_salsa.html   (2633 words)

  
 MIT Casino Rueda Group | Background
The name "casino" refers to the style of dancing, which involves ordinary salsa turns and steps but in a unique circular or wheel configuration as a group.
In rueda the followers are passed around in the circle, the leaders rapidly exchange partners, and numerous complicated moves are performed in synchronization, all to the beat of salsa music.
The MIT Casino Rueda Group was officially recognized in February 2000 by MIT's Association of Student Activities.
web.mit.edu /rueda/www/background.html   (882 words)

  
 Luz Pinto - Who's Who in the Casino-Style Salsa World! SalsaPower.com
My favorite is when I dance with a partner who knows to connect with body movement as well as use ‘shines’ in the move ‘Guapea’.
I teach the way we actually dance, and can very quickly fine-tune my students' dance abilities, so that there is no guessing or sloppy moves on their part.
I think dance is a universal language and feel we should stick to the true meanings, such as a ‘Hook turn’ or ‘Gancho turn’ not being a ‘Ronde'.
www.salsapower.com /whos_who/luzpinto.htm   (1139 words)

  
 TOsalsa! Salsa Dance and Music Questions
Casino should teach from the basic foundations, not as an add-on to New York or LA style dancing.
My point is not to put Cuban dancing down or the music as I LOVE the Cuban rumba and their traditonal folkloric dances, but rather to point out that every country has their own problems in their own dancing scene.
Dancing is a subjective experience, and Cubans are entitled to express their love of dancing and music the way they want to.
www.tosalsa.com /DearTOsalsa/dto/dtoCuban.asp   (4967 words)

  
 Salsa Events
The vibe was truly electric as some of the very best Salsa dance practitioners in this genre showed their stuff on the large wooden dance floor, which seemed to illuminate from the friction of the hundreds of feet spinning on it.
Congratulations to all of the Salsa dance teams, DJ’s, the band and most importantly to the organizers (Salsa Heat and the Three Amigos of BornToSalsa.com) for bringing Salsa dancing at its best to Orlando Florida and for putting together such a magnificently planned and orchestrated event, which gave Salseros a venue to showcase their talents.
It was a joy at the Congress to dance with scores of Casino dancers in huge circles, while listening to the calls being blended in all sorts of ways.
www.salsapulse.com /P.html   (6068 words)

  
 Despelote Dance - Salsa Dance Classes in Worcester, Massachusetts
Despelote Dance is a place to relax, have fun, meet new people and "let it all out" through the art of dance.
Often explained as "Latino square-dancing" Rueda de Casino literally means "Circle of Salsa" - it is a fast paced game where a leader calls the moves and all the dancers perform it together, switching partners and dancing around in the circle.
To ask Jenn about her dancing she says, "Nobody LOVES to dance more than I do!" It is this passion for dance that Jenn conveys to her students.
www.despelotedance.com   (891 words)

  
 Home
The name Casino, which comes from the social club in which the dance began, refers to the style of dancing.
It refers to the kinds of turns and steps you would normally do in ordinary salsa dancing, but which make Casino Rueda unique in that the dancing is done in a circle or wheel, as a group.
In Rueda the followers are passed around in the circle, with the leaders rapidly exchanging of partners, and numerous complicated moves are done in synchronization, all done to the beat of Salsa music.
www.salsaheatwavetulsa.com   (370 words)

  
 Del Piero's Thoughts
The idea is to provide some pointers for people wanting more information on this form and to suggest that casino is not just a cool style of dance moves, but an expression of a living tradition that is intimately related to the music, culture, and history of Cuba.
The dance simulates the man's pursuit of the woman, and is thus sexually charged.
This workshop is specifically intended for salsa dance students who wish to perfect their timing and for instructors who may want to use it as a teaching tool.
dp2000me.blogspot.com   (4882 words)

  
 Latin Nightclubs, Salsa Lessons, Salsa Party and DJ Service in Miami - DJ Cabrera   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
Rumba y Casino is a combination of a DJ entertainment company and a Salsa dance school.
Salsa Casino dancing is the style created in Cuba during the 50’s.
This dancing style is so open that it can be danced in group or individually, and do not require a dance floor or dancing shoes.
www.geocities.com /rumbausa   (185 words)

  
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Dancing is subject to cancellation in case of rain.
The Gulfport Casino is located at 5500 Shore Blvd S in Gulfport.
Club More has a fair-size floorboard dance area in front of the stage, and is located at 703 Franklin St in downtown Clearwater, a few blocks south of Cleveland St. Phone 727-466-6673.
www.swingnews.com /tampabay/past/2000/sn068.txt   (2432 words)

  
 Pablo's Page about Salsa
Casino was invented by Cuban dancers in the 1940's.
The name was given to the dance by people in Puerto Rico and New York, because the dance was a bit of this and a bit of that, and it was HOT!
It comes from Mambo, (also from Cuba) which is danced on the "2", whereas here in Miami we dance on the "1" beat.
www.absolutesalsa.com /pablo.htm   (722 words)

  
 Music & Dance
DANCE: usually means the video is from the Bailar Casino dance show.
According to the cubans themselves, from ballet to rumba to casino.
From the stands at a shoot of Bailar Casino, thanks to Salsa Plovdiv who were on camera themselves.
www.muchoswing.com /Download.html   (1192 words)

  
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The Gulfport Casino is one of the largest and finest dance halls in the area.
They needed a dance that was interesting to the dancers, but still easy enough for the musicians to join in.
For me, as a follower, the greatest education came not in the workshops, most of which were excellent, but through dancing with the mix of training backgrounds during the evening social dances.
www.swingnews.com /tampabay/past/1999/sn044.txt   (3039 words)

  
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A person who along with his colleagues Jerry and Marlene Haramboure (of Club Mystique) were among the first to develop what is now known worldwide as Miami Style Rueda de Casino Salsa dancing and among the first to begin teaching the masses of eager aspiring Casineros how to dance.
I understand that there has been an increased interest in learning Rueda de Casino in the Big Apple (New York City) and you (in my mind) are absolutely the most qualified person in the genre to lead that effort.
You are a true pioneer in Miami’s own unique style of Casino/Rueda Salsa dancing and the community owes you a great deal of gratitude for teaching so many people how to dance.
www.salsapulse.com /R.html   (1162 words)

  
 Instructors
Director of Salsa Racing Dance Studios, Inc. was born and raised in Havana, Cuba where the steps Mambo, Cha-cha-chá, Son, Danzón, and Guaguancó were first introduced along with Casino style, a Cuban traditonal way of dancing to the beat, that is now known as "Salsa".
Introduced to the music and dance at a very early age by his two older sisters, who were dancers and choreographers for cultural groups in their town, he developed a strong bond with the Cuban culture.
In 2003 he co-founded "Salsa Ardiente Dance Studio" which besides spreading the love for "Rueda de Casino" through their students is also bringing a new flavor to south Florida with their Dance Team which has already made an impact in the salsa community.
www.salsaruedacongress.com /instructors.asp   (4262 words)

  
 A Social Affair Dance Studio - Jacksonville, Florida
The dance got its name from the Cuban club "Casino" where the dance originated over 50 years ago.
It's primarily a group dance done in a circle where partners are exchanged.
It's known as a Cuban square dance because the steps are relayed by a caller.
www.asocialaffair.net /salsa.htm   (157 words)

  
 Boogalu Productions - Salsa Casino Dance DVD - Cuban Music and Dance - Salsa Videos - DVDs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
Viewers who are worried about hip action or forming a perfect frame with their partner may rest easy: Gigi and Pedro place the emphasis on the basics and don't ask you to keep too many things in mind at once.
The program is crafted so that the moves keep building on each other, so it's important to get comfortable with each one before moving on; thus, you may find that you need to repeat a section before moving on to the next variation.
Fortunately, the menu breaks the entire program down by dance step, so if you can remember the name of the move you need to go over some more, you can jump right to it.
www.boogalu.com /generic_dirtysalsa.html   (433 words)

  
 HOT FOOTIN' IT AT THE CASINO THREE GENERATIONS REMEMBER THE CASINO AS THE PLACE WHERE THEY FIRST STEPPED ONTO A DANCE ...
Thousands remember a first dance on the magical dance floor, or falling in love while slow dancing to the Platters, or passing from childhood to adulthood walking up the long staircase to the second floor of The Casino.
The Casino's story - some fact, some myth - is rich, and it winds through Outer Banks history like the Beach Road curves along the stretch on which the building sat.
The large upstairs dance hall featured a bar on the east side of the room and a large bandstand on the west side.
scholar.lib.vt.edu /VA-news/VA-Pilot/issues/1994/vp941023/10210244.htm   (1782 words)

  
 RUEDA de CASINO
Its roots can be found in the French Contradanza of the XVIII century, very popular in Cuba at the Society Balls.
is a social phenomenon, a dance involving groups of friends or people of the same "Barrio" (district), in Europe it could involve students from the same dance school.
At learning a dance, as well as at learning a foreign language, one has to apply to professional personnel not to cheaters or opportunists.
www.salsadecuba.hu /ruedadecasino_en.htm   (495 words)

  
 rueda salsa casino dancing, rueda dance instruction, rueda dance classes, and salsa rueda performances
rueda salsa casino dancing, rueda dance instruction, rueda dance classes, and salsa rueda performances
Learn how to dance Rueda (also known as Salsa Casino).
Connect with fellow students at clubs and parties to dance Salsa and Rueda.
www.ruedausa.com   (241 words)

  
 USD residence halls to raise money for Make-A-Wish through dance and casino night (11/22/00)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
Casino Night will be held on December 1, 2000 and the dance will be held on December 2, 2000.
"We hope that this Casino Night will be as successful as the one last year," said Maureen Steinley, Casino Night chairperson.
Casino night allows students and community members to use "play" money while gambling.
www.usd.edu /urelations/news/archives/2000/November/november32.html   (330 words)

  
 SalsaBoston.com Home Page
A large variety of Salsa and other Latin dance lessons are offered in the Boston area by individual instructors, professional dance studios, collegiate ballroom clubs, and nightclubs.
Ongoing lessons at dance studios, usually run about 4-6 weeks, once or twice a week, are more rigorous, and build on material learned in each previous class.
He and his dance partner Tracey Giorgio also offer group classes at her home studio in Natick.
salsaboston.com /lessons   (1061 words)

  
 SALSA TROPICAl Dance Academy
This means cheerful-dynamic-elegant, taking into account the modern contributions which have been enriching this dance, without the deformations due to the false opinions or to the misconception of those who have been trying to teach this dance without knowing its roots or the origin of each figure and steps or the different rhythms combinations.
At our Dance Studios we have had students from all over the world (Hungarians, Germans, Italians, Spaniards, Americans, Egyptians, Swedes, Portuguese, Israelis, British, Poles, Russians, Slovakians, Romanians, French), and when they returned to their own countries they could easily integrate themselves in the
dancing style, focusing on the gentleman who has to lead the couple (the lady has to allow the gentleman's sole leading of the couple).
www.salsadecuba.hu /academy.htm   (422 words)

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