TALLER DE MERENGUE CON WATATAH
More than a rhythm and a dance, Merengue is an identity for the Dominican Republic. Now an emblematic heritage of us all. Merengue lovers, curious, doubters, WELCOME TO THE SHOP!
LOCATION
POWERHOUSE STUDIO
615 S Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
2PM - 5PM
PHONE
FOLLOW
OPENING/WARMUP
EVOLUTION OF MERENGUE
CHOREOGRAPHY
BREAKDOWN
SOCIAL DANCING
Workshop Program
Songs will be provided to all participants.
01
WarmUp + Merengue Blast MC
1. Pumpin' / Proyecto Uno (1996)
2. Taki taki / Ilegales (1997)
3. Latinos / Proyecto Uno (1996)
4. Bueno pa' gozar / Sandy & Papo (1996)
5. El tiburon / Proyecto Uno (1996)
6. Hombre divertido / Wilfrido Vargas (1983)
7. I am merengue / Watatah (2018)
8. 15,500 veces / Romeo (2022)
9. Divina / Anthony Santos (2007)
10. Good vibes only / Watatah (2019)
11. Wawis / Watatah (2023)
12. Palo (live) (2010)
03
Songs and Breakdowns
Let's learn these set of songs (listed below) with easy to follow choreography for your dance fitness classes. Get input in the type of merengue for best placement in your playlist.
02
Evolution of Merengue
Get ready to take a dive into the evolution of merengue. Some of its main key players (not because they necessarily played merengue), influencers and journey from obscurity to global sensation.
04
Recordings
Participants are welcome to take part int he recording of the routines. The goal is to remember. The truth is that some steps are gone withe the wind the moment you press stop. Therefore, a library will be created for the
01
Jojo & Shulandee
Performed by Watatah
Written and produced by Watatah
2023
Vibe: Upbeat Fast Urban Merengue, storytelling, fun, kids, parenting.
02
Pepedepe
Performed by Malicia DF
2012
Vibe: Medium tempo, modern organic merengue, easy drive, version, fun for class.
03
Lo que te gusta
Performed by Johnny Ventura
1981
Vibe: Slow merengue, old school, love song, pre-cooldown or recovery.
04
Taller de Merengue
Performed by Watatah
Written & Produced by Watatah
2023
Vibe: Theme song, couples dancing, new dynamic, up tempo, fun.
