How did a distinctly Cuban rhythm become one of the world’s most recognizable social dances? From Danzón to Dance Floor: A Cultural History of the Cha-Cha-Cha from Cuba to International Competition Floors tells the story of a musical and dance phenomenon that moved from local innovation to international sensation. Blending cultural history, music history, and social context, this engaging nonfiction book traces the roots, rise, and global circulation of the cha-cha-chá with clarity, depth, and style.
Written by Ian Clifton-Shanhun.