Zouk is a fast tempo style of rhythmic music originating from the Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique, popularized by the group Kassav in the 1980s. Zouk arose in the early to mid-1980s from kadans, and the cadence-lypso of Dominica, as popularized by Grammacks and Exile One. Elements of gwo ka, tambour, ti bwa and biguine vidé are prominent in zouk. The French Creole tongue of Martinique and Guadeloupe is an important element, and are a distinctive part of the music. Generally, zouk …

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A sizzling evening of FUN dancing in an informal atmosphere! Beginning salsa lesson (at 5:30pm), great music, and raffle prizes all outside and directly on the beach! Bring a picnic, watch the sunset, enjoy the summer breeze, and dance into the night. Salsa, Cha Cha, bachata, merengue & Argentine Tango.

Want to practice your Spanish in a relaxed and friendly environment with native Spanish speakers and other Spanish language enthusiasts? Want to meet people like you, interested in learning about the culture of Latin American countries? Want to learn new vocabulary and expressions? Join us for fun outings and events with the goal of practicing and learning Spanish. This group is organized by The Spanish Language School - www.thespanishlanguageschool.com so please visit our site and get to know w …

This is a group for those who love cumbia especially, as well as other forms of Latin music and dance (including salsa, merengue, and bachata).  We will explore different Latin music and dance venues in Seattle and the surrounding areas.  If you love to dance, want to learn, or just want to get out and have some fun, join us! Please note:  This group is primarily for fun, street/nightclub style Latin dancing, not for formal, ballroom-style Latin dancing.  For an idea of what I am talking about, …

This group is for anyone who is interested in Latin social dancing mainly Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha cha etc. The purpose of this group is to create a community of people who love dancing and would like to go out social dancing. Anyone from beginner dancers to experts are welcome to join this group. The reason I started this group is because I figured there is lack of social dancing meetup group in Seattle area. ***Please note: This group is NOT intended to promote lessons in any specific dan …

I'm starting this group as a local group for those of us north of Seattle who are interested in Open Role Social Dancing (partner dances where dance roles are chosen by preference, not assigned by gender). People of all genders and all orientations are explicitly welcome. Dances featured here may include Country, Swing, Nightclub 2 Step, Salsa, Ballroom, Latin, Argentine Tango, and any other dances that become popular in our classes and social dances. If you are interested in Open Role and/or sa …