Simple, infectious, and the perfect introduction to Latin dancing. Merengue's steady march rhythm makes it immediately accessible to everyone, yet the hip motion, partnering, and musicality keep it endlessly fun.
About the Style
Merengue is the national dance of the Dominican Republic, known for its simple marching-style footwork and upbeat 2/4 rhythm. It's often the first Latin dance beginners learn, and that accessibility is one of its greatest strengths.
Don't mistake simple for boring. Merengue's basic step takes about five minutes to pick up, but the partner work, turns, and body movement that follow give you a lifetime of things to explore. At DFW Young & Social Club, we teach Merengue as both a starting point for new dancers and a foundational style for those building their Latin dance vocabulary.
Because the footwork is so accessible, Merengue is one of the best dances for learning how to lead and follow, connect with a partner, and feel the music. Those are the building blocks that carry into every other dance you learn.
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Your Instructor
Alexi is our lead instructor, trained in more than 25 dance styles, with Master Instructor credentials in many of them and Grand Master status in several. She has been teaching professionally since 2016 and has taught thousands of people. Whatever your level, she teaches to how you learn rather than to a syllabus, and she is at her best with people who have never danced before.
Meet Alexi32 styles across Latin, Swing, Ballroom, Country, and Social / Club.
No partner, no experience, no problem. Just show up ready to move.