Latin Music & Dance
This famous dance comes from Cuba and is often danced in pairs, with lots of hip movement.
This sweet fruit, often yellow, is used in Latin American desserts and smoothies.
What is banana?
This brightly colored accessory is often worn on the head by women in traditional Latin American dances.
What is a flower crown or headpiece?
This is the official language of most Latin American countries.
What is Spanish?
This Brazilian dance is very energetic, often performed during Carnival, with lots of fast footwork.
What is samba?
In Mexico, this food is made with corn tortillas, beans, cheese, and sometimes meat.
What is a taco?
In Mexico, this large, pointed hat made of straw is worn for sun protection and celebrations.
What is a sombrero?
This famous Incan city is located in the mountains of Peru.
What is Machu Picchu?
This Puerto Rican music style combines reggae and hip-hop influences.
What is reggaeton?
This Cuban dish is rice and black beans cooked together, a staple of Cuban cuisine.
What is moros y cristianos?
This traditional Colombian outfit includes a full skirt for women and white pants with a red scarf for men.
What is the cumbia outfit?
This revolutionary leader helped several Latin American countries gain independence from Spain.
Who is Simón Bolívar?
This traditional Mexican dance features colorful skirts that swirl when the dancers twirl.
What is folklórico?
This Argentine dish is a meat pie, often filled with beef, chicken, or cheese.
What is an empanada?
This dance from Chile is performed with partners and includes the use of handkerchiefs.
What is the cueca?
This indigenous people built the city of Tenochtitlan, which is now Mexico City.
Who are the Aztecs?
This Dominican dance style is characterized by a 2-step rhythm and is popular at parties worldwide.
What is merengue?
This Peruvian dish is made from raw fish marinated in lime juice and spices.
What is ceviche?
During this famous Brazilian festival, people wear glittery, colorful costumes and dance in the streets.
What is Carnival?
This pre-Colombian civilization in Central America created impressive pyramids and a calendar system.
Who are the Maya?