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Dance and music are essential when describing the energy and vibrancy of Puerto Rico. Discover the beats you’ll hear as you explore the Island. They are the epitome of traditional expressions of the Island’s culture and heritage.
Puerto Rico has a rich culture whose origin is based in native Taino, Spanish and West African roots. As we teach the traditional music and dances of the Puerto Rico, we also teach the history and cultural significance behind them.
Bomba is a traditional style of Puerto Rican music and dance that highlights the African heritage of the Island. It features three main instruments: maracas, cuá (two wooden sticks), and the bomba barrel, a large drum played with the hands.
3 sie 2023 · From the lively beats of salsa to the traditional rhythms of bomba, Puerto Rican music and dance offer a window into the island’s rich cultural heritage. In this guide, we’ll explore some of the best ways to experience the music and dance culture of Puerto Rico.
Salsa, merengue, reggaetón, bachata, and cha-cha, are styles of music and dancing most people may recognize. Locally, people also dance plena and bomba. If you want to learn some moves, consider taking a dance class during your visit to the island.
Since 1997, Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance has produced unfailing, artistically and financially successful programming that authentically presents and correctly teaches our folklore to a new generation.
Danza. Danza is a musical form created in Puerto Rico and is one of our "Bailes de Salon" (Ballroom Dances). It flourished in the second part of the 19th century in the salons of elite, agricultural landowners (hacendados) with cultural ties to Spain, and was later adopted by all, merchants and peasants alike.
