- Salsa: Cuban/Puerto Rican roots, globally popular with fast footwork and spins.
- Merengue: Dominican Republic, simple marching beat, very social.
- Bachata: Dominican Republic, romantic with side-to-side steps and hip motion.
- Zouk: Known for its smooth, flowing movements, body isolations, and strong partner connection.
- Mambo: Cuban, the precursor to salsa, syncopated and fast.
