Escondidio (Argentinie)
An argentine dance called escondido (literally hidden for in it the female partner hides from the male) belongs to the gato type rhythmically and choreographically.
http://www.webref.org/dance/e/escondido.htm
Bambuca (Colombia)
The national dance of colombia, south america. it is characterized by cross accents in the music. it was formerly danced only by the natives but became a ballroom dance to be added to the gentle pasillo, a favorite with colombian society.
http://www.webref.org/dance/b/bambuca.htm
Gato (Argentinie)
Argentine dance performed by two couples. in rhythm it resembles a very fast waltz in steady quarter notes. a very popular form is the gato con pelaciones - that is gato with stories. the stories are the diversified content; amorous, philosophical or political.
http://www.webref.org/dance/g/gato.htm
La Cueca (Chile)
La cueca is a chilian dance written in 6/8 time with the accompaniment in 3/4 time. originally it was danced with handkerchiefs only, but during recent years it has enjoyed popularity on the ballroom floor.
http://www.webref.org/dance/l/la_cueca.htm
Son Guajira (Cuba)
This dance was originally an andalusian dance derived from sevillanos. this dance which was played in 3/4 or 6/8 time was a cuban country dance as well, performed in conga rhythm to the music marked son guajira. in ballroom terminology a rumba is slow to medium tempo, or danced as a very slow cha cha, with subtle body movements.
http://www.webref.org/dance/g/guajira.htm
Milonga
The milonga is a spanish dance first originated in andalusia. as the fascinating music traveled the world it assumed various aspects. in buenos aires the gauchos danced it in what is called a closed position, in the lower class cafes. here their interpretation of it emerged into what today is our tango. the milonga enjoyed a popular resurgence some years ago through the juan carlos copes group who performed it the world over.
http://www.webref.org/dance/m/milonga.htm
Tango Argentino (Argentinie)
Originated in the west indies where it was danced only by the lowest classes. the name is from the african tanganya. the dance found its way into argentina and then to france and finally into the united states in a modified form about 1914. latin american ballroom tango is danced in 4/4 time. see also continental tango, english tango, and tango.
http://www.webref.org/dance/a/argentinian_tango.htm