The flamenco, one of Sarasota's fastest-growing dance trends, is expected to strike a colorful chord at this year's Festival Latino at the Players Theatre. It's a theatrical dance, one boasting fans, ...

With Hispanic Heritage Month in full swing, we thought we’d look at some old and new styles of Latino dance seen in this video and photos by Mercury News photographer Josie Lepe. There’s more to ...

Sometimes Latin music electrifies the dance floor, as couples spin, bend and step. Other times it softly accompanies the cooking in abuela’s kitchen. However and wherever you're listening, Latin music ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – When Margarita Rivera and her husband choreographed the plan to open a Latin dance studio in Orlando, they knew they needed someone that felt like family. Enter Adriana Frye Garcia, a ...

In a sizzling, Saturday afternoon, several dozen amateur dancers are feeling the Latin beat in the comfort of an air-conditioned dance studio near the Galleria. Outside, the heat index is in the 90s.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Zumba instructors worldwide are not only using a Latin-heavy song lineup in their classes but also creating fans for artists such as Don Omar, Daddy Yankee and Pitbull. Omar's Zumba ...

Dancing is simply a fun way to give the body and mind and good workout. It strengthens muscles and the cardiovascular system while helping to manage weight, mood swings and promote positive ...

Believe it or not, salsa dancing is an American invention. It was developed in New York in the 1970s. Influenced heavily by Latin dance styles, it's a popular social dance that's relatively simple and ...

DiDi Lund founded Shenandoah Latin Dance in Staunton, Virginia, to create a multicultural community space. The studio offers a variety of Latin dance styles, including salsa and Rueda de Casino, for ...

Dance instructor Bianca San Martin admires her brother's creativity. Two years ago, he bought an entire set of used high school marching band uniforms for his friends. The set even includes uniforms ...