Sandungueo facts for kids

Sandungueo, also known as Perreo, is a fun dance style. It's also the name for a type of party music. Both are linked to reggaeton. This style first appeared in the late 1980s in Puerto Rico.

A DJ named DJ Blass helped create this dance and music. His albums, "Sandunguero Vol. 1 & 2," are named after it. Later, a website called Sandungueo.com helped share this style around the world.

This dance is all about moving your hips. You can dance it in many ways. Boys and girls might dance it differently. Like many dances, you can do Perreo by yourself, just moving your hips. Or, you can dance it with a partner.

The singer Bad Bunny has a song called "Yo Perreo Sola." This song is for girls. It shows that Perreo can be danced alone. You don't always need a partner. This idea goes back to Ivy Queen. She helped make reggaeton strong. Her songs often told girls they could lead the dance. She also reminded everyone that respect is very important in Perreo.

What is Sandungueo?

Sandungueo, or perreo, is a dance that uses strong hip movements. Dancers move their hips back and forth. They also swivel their hips and pelvis.

Where Did Sandungueo Come From?

This dance style has roots in the Caribbean. The way people move their waists in "whining" dances is very similar to Sandungueo.

Experts have looked at dances from Cuba. They found that some Cuban dance moves are like Sandungueo. These include despelote, tembleque, and subasta de la cintura. In these dances, the woman is often in charge and the main focus. These moves became popular in the 1990s.

Sandungueo has also influenced other hip-focused dances. These include American twerking, grinding, and bootydancing. Sandungueo also uses moves from other Latin American dances. Examples are salsa and merengue.

What is Doble Paso?

Doble Paso is a type of Sandungueo or Perreo. In Doble Paso, the music is faster. This makes the dance more intense.

Doble Paso is becoming very popular with teens in Puerto Rico. Because it's so energetic, some parents and older people have talked about it. They sometimes worry about this fast dance style.

See also

In Spanish: Sandungueo para niños

• Reggaeton
• Twerking
• Daggering
• Yo Perreo Sola