It is a slow moving dance with emphasis on shuffle steps. Salsa - A Latin dance done in clubs with slight variations between different Hispanic cultures. In some cases the term is used as a catch-all for latin dancing or to describe music. Merengue - A very quick tempo Latin dance where the partners step on each beat of the music, often times with a little dip thrown in. There is a slight lifting of the body weight.
Some dancers do a quick bouncing motion instead of the swoop.
Dance is usually done at polka events. Waltz - A quick tempo waltz with a SQQ feel. Done at polka dances and festivals. Variations depend upon number of people dancing. Done mostly at old-time and polka events.