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What is the target heart rate zone?
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75% - 90%
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Where did the Merengue originate from?
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Haiti and the Dominican Republic both claim that they were the creators.
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Do Haiti and the Dominican Republic have similar or different stories about how the merengue was invented?
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Similar.
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What is the story about how the merengue was invented?
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The prince or war hero (depending on what country is telling the story) who had to drag his leg while dancing because of an injury. Everyone around did the same thing so that he wouldn't feel insulted and/or embarrasse
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In what areas is the merengue popular?
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Central and South America and the Carribean Islands.
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What kind of music is the merengue music most similar to? In what ways?
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Marching music. Rhythm and tempo.
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What kind of beat does the merengue have?
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A two-step beat.
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Does the merengue have an even or syncopated rhythm?
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Even.
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Is the step timing right, left, right, left or left, right, left, right?
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Left, right, left, right.
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How can the merengue be counted?
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1,2,3,4,1,2,3,4
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Do certain beats get more or less of an accent for the merengue?
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No.
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What is the music tempo range that the merengue usually falls in?
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120-160 beats per minute.
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How would you describe the style of the merengue?
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Happy and festive.
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What is essential to grasping the merengue style of dance?
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The Merengue hip action.
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How do you achieve the hip action for the merengue?
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By bending and straightening your knees.
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