Colombia

Colombia's Dances

Colombia

Cumbia — Couples circle the drums and gaitas of the Caribbean coast.

Mapalé — Fast, powerful Afro-Colombian drum dance.

Bullerengue — Women’s song and drum circle of the Caribbean.

Porro — Joyful brass-band couple dance of the savannas.

Champeta — Urban Afro-Caribbean dance from Cartagena.

Danza del Congo — Warrior dance of the Barranquilla Carnival.

Currulao — Afro-Pacific celebration to the marimba.

Bambuco — Graceful Andean courtship with handkerchiefs.

Sanjuanero Huilense — Huila’s festive dance with flowered skirts.

Torbellino — Spinning peasant dance of the eastern Andes.

Pasillo — Quick, elegant Andean waltz.

Joropo — Harp, maracas and fast footwork of the plains.

Salsa Caleña — Cali’s lightning-fast salsa style.