Becoming one with the music

Dancing Merengue

More than a hundred years ago, Merengue was born in the Dominican Republic. Rythms from Africa and the Caribbean intersected, and the result was stunning. A dance that a century later is growing in popularity, even outside Latin America. Some people are borned with a talent for dancing, while others are not. Good news are however, that everyone can learn it. The first step is to love the music, - a music so full of happiness and energy. Step number two is having a partner to dance with. Obviously. Like Tito. After that, one has to feel the music, forget about time and space and eventually become one with the music.