Gracias Rincon Criollo!


Bailes de las Montaņas (Seis)
Bomba

Bailes de Salon (Danza)

Plena

"Puerto Rico was born dancing...and has always lived dancing." **

                                                                                    -- Cesareo Rosa-Nieves
(Spanish)

History of Puerto Rican Music & Dance

Puerto Rico has a rich culture whose origins can be traced back to 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. These brief summaries are samples of the richness of our Puerto Rican heritage. To learn more, subscribe to our newsletter "Ritmo y Cultura" which features articles on culture and history!

References and Resources

**Original Quote, "Puerto Rico nacio bailando...y siempre ha vivido bailando." From Cesareo Rosa-Nieves, "Apuntes sobre los bailes in Puerto Rico," Historia 1/2 (October 1951), p. 191 and Cesareo Rosa-Nieves, "Voz Folklorica de Puerto Rico", Troutman Press 1967, p. 83.


For more information:
Dr. Ana Maria Maynard, Director
Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance & Cultural Center

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