Dance in Venezuela

Most of Venezuela's dances originated in the Caribbean and integrated African and European styles into indigenous culture.

[8] In the 1950s, singer Yolanda Moreno formed the group Danzas Venezolanas, which adapted traditional Venezuelan dances for the stage.

[10] Danced in couples, it blends indigenous origins with African and Spanish influences, including the fandango.

[6] Venezuelan salsa was born in the barrios of Caracas, Venezuela by street musicians who gather to "rock" the slums.

On the border of the states Lara and Falcón, a formation dance known as las turas is performed in late September as part of regional celebrations for the Virgin de Las Mercedes; however, it was originally an indigenous harvest dance.