Dance
Dancing around the islandsThis region of the world offers rich dancing experiences, rooted in African, Caribbean, and European history. Introduce yourself to bamboula and quadrille or sample a little salsa. Costumes of madrasThe brightly colored shirts, skirts and headwraps worn during the traditional quadrille dance reflect a tapestry of Westin Indian tradtion. |
VideoView the Cha Cha which originated in Cuba
Feature StoriesDancing around the islandsThis region of the world offers rich dancing experiences, rooted in African, West and East Indian, and European history. Introduce yourself to bamboula, quadrille, merengue or just sample a little salsa. Click for more. Music, mas and moreIt is an exhilarating experience,which engages all the senses. A Caribbean carnival has the allure of the Academy Awards, and almost as much preparation. Click for more. Costumes of madrasThe brightly colored shirts, skirts and headwraps worn during the traditional quadrille dance reflect a tapestry of Westin Indian tradition. A display of madras reflects cultural pride. Click for more. Venezuela's Oscar D'LeonOscar D'León, a Venezuelan musician, is internationally acclaimed for his salsa music. During the 1980s, he achieved worldwide success, and is now one of the great singers of Caribbean salsa. Click for more. Dancing the bamboulaThe Bamboula, an African dance, music and drumming tradition is a dramatic expression of rebellion and determination. Click for more. |
