The term Latin dances in the context of social and ballroomdances may be used in two meanings.
The first meaning is to denote dances originated in Latin America. Typically these are Cha cha, Rumba, Samba, Salsa, Mambo, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia, Bolero. Some dance instructors also incude Tango and Argentine tango in this list, although these differ from the rest in their style.
The second, a more formal usage, is the name of a category of International style ballroom dances, also called Latin American dances or International Latin. It consists of the following five dances: Cha cha, Rumba, Samba, Paso Doble, Jive. Notice that the last two dances are not of Latin American origin.
Compared to typical ballroom dances, Latin dances are generally faster-paced, more sensual, and have more rhythmic expression. Time is 4/4 or related. Couples in the basic position stand face-to-face. Music may be Latin American traditional or contemporary popular music.
The native Rumba folk dance is essentially a sex pantomime danced extremely fast with exaggerated hip movements and with a sensually aggressive attitude on the part of the man and a defensive attitude on the part of the woman.
Still slower is the "Danzon", the dance of wealthy Cuban society.
By the end of the decade he was recognized as having the outstanding Latin orchestra of the day.
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