Merengue

[Merna]

Merengue is a type of fast syncopated music and dance from the Dominican Republic. It is popular all over Latin America. Its name is Spanish, taken from the [meringue], a dessert made from whipped egg whites and sugar. It is unclear as to why this became the name of the music. Perhaps, it can trace its meaning from the movement on the dance floor that could remind one of an egg beater in action. It features vocals in Spanish, accordion (which hails from Germany and Italy), the [guiro] (a scraper dating back to the [Arawak] Indians, who first populated the island of [Hispaniola]), and African percussion, especially [tambora] and conga. More recently, Merengue artists have added saxophone and electric instruments to the mix. The style continues to mutate and spread through places like Haiti, Venezuela, and New York City.

[Raeanne Dimick]

A Caribbean style of dance music typically in duple and triple time, chiefly associated with Dominica and Haiti.

[Greta]

is the most fun latin music style you could ever dance!! its got a [two-step] beat and your waist is the part of your body [that works] the most..so if you girls want a sexy waist like a real [latina] has..go and practice some of the merengue moves..n dont forget the dance partner!