What does “International Latin” mean?
International Latin is category of dances in International Style ballroom competitions. It includes samba , cha-cha-cha , rumba , pasodoble , and jive .
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Definition adapted from Glossary of partner dance terms on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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