Cumbia

Country of origin: Colombia

Description: A Colombian dance developed by African slaves. It consists of short steps and sensual hip movements that originally was a form of flirting. The women used to flirt by waving their long skirts and the men demonstrated their strength by waving their huge machetes in the air. It has become one of the most popular musical styles in Colombia together with salsa and champeta. It is also very popular in Mexico.

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