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What is Pachanga dance?We all know of the general dancing styles in the Latin world: Salsa, Cha-Cha, Merengue, Bachata, Rumba… and so on. However, I’ve been frequently asked on ‘pachanga’. Pachanga is first a style of music which originated in Cuba in the late 1950′s. If you have ever listened to a cha-cha song which may have sounded with a stronger down-beat – it might have been pachanga music. During that era, it gained popularity in replacing cha-cha as the dance in Cuba.The Pachanga music was a hybrid rhythm conceived of elements of both the Merengue and the Conga (Merenconga), which began its song hits in Colombia, Cuba in 1955 and arriving with some success in the U.S. around 1959. Originally confused as the Charanga it would later be identified as the ‘La Pachanga.’ Eduardo Davidson is given credit for creating the dance but others have claimed it to be a combination of the Pacheco style and Charanga, (Flutist Johnny Pacheco being Co-founder of the Fania Records Company and the group the Fania All-stars.) However his site states 1963 and as only introducing it.The Pachanga in its beginnings was fast and syncopated and only had seven variations but when mixed with the Cha-Cha (Pachanga-Cha) acquired hundreds more. The Pachanga and Charanga Dance are said to be primarily the same. Pachanga means ‘Cuban dance’ or ‘Lively Party’.Jorjet Alcocer – PachangaThis hot dance of Cuban flavours is relatively new to the dance floor. This instructional DVD by renowned Bachata/Pachanga dancer Jorget Alcocer shows great movement and footwork to aspire to.Jorjet Alcocer – is the most versatile dancer on the planet. Known as the “Salsa MVP”, she has traveled the world both leading and following On1 and On2, Bachata, Pachanga and Punta. Jorjet’s natural style amazes her onlookers and has given her enormous respect from the Salsa elite. From teaching a Ladies styling class one hour to teaching an Advanced Partnerwork class the next hour, she can do it all. Other dances included: Tango, West Coast Swing, Hustle, Two Step, Waltz etc….She has been featured globally in: Belgium, Bermuda, Canada, China, Croatia, Curacao, Dominican Republic, England, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Venezuela and all over the United States.