7/17/2019 How to Do the Merengue
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How to Do the Merengue
Merengue hails from the Dominican Republic. It is characterized by a dragging of the feet, which is said to derthe fact that its inventors were shackled slaves.
The Leader Steps:
1. tand opposite your partner.
!. "lace your right hand high on your partner#s waist.
$. %&tend your left hand to chest height with your elbow bent and your palm raised.
'. (rasp your partner#s hand in a loose grip.
). "lace your feet shoulder width apart.
*. +end your legs slightly.
. -ift your feet to the beat of the music. Drag or shuffle your feet slightly.
. Move your hips to the beat of the music.Tips:
Merengue is easy to learn. /he movements are small.
Merengue is not considered a formal ballroom dance.
The Follower Steps:
1. 0ollow the leader.
!. "lace your left hand on your partner#s shoulder.
$. "lace your right hand in your partner#s outstretched hand.
'. tep forward when your partner steps back.
). tep back when your partner steps forward.
*. Mirror your partner#s moves as he makes his steps.
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