merengue
noun
me·ren·gue
mə-ˈreŋ-(ˌ)gā 
: a ballroom dance of Haitian and Dominican origin in 2/4 time in which one foot is dragged on every step
also
: the music for a merengue
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Closing off the 35th anniversary celebration was global merengue star Elvis Crespo, who, joined by a live band and group of dancers, had the entire venue of all ages on their feet.
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Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2024
This year's theme highlights the music and dance of merengue.
—Joanna Moriello, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2024
Bachata and merengue will also be playing until midnight.
—Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 18 July 2024
Salsa on the Square (May 2-Sept. 26) Local and regional Latin bands specializing in salsa, merengue, cumbia and Latin jazz, plus local dance instructors host classes.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 23 May 2024
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Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2024
This year's theme highlights the music and dance of merengue.
—Joanna Moriello, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2024
Bachata and merengue will also be playing until midnight.
—Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 18 July 2024
Salsa on the Square (May 2-Sept. 26) Local and regional Latin bands specializing in salsa, merengue, cumbia and Latin jazz, plus local dance instructors host classes.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 23 May 2024
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“Merengue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/merengue. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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