Conga

usgb/ˈkɑːŋɡə/
noun

A Latin American dance in a straight line, where people hold the waist of the person in front and step forward in the same foot pattern.

The party-goers formed a long conga line and danced around the room.
Visual representation of "conga" - A Latin American dance in a straight line, where people hold the waist of the person in front and step forward in the same foot pattern.

Often appears as...

  • conga line
  • dance the conga
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Group Activity

The conga dance is a social activity, done at parties or celebrations.

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Everyone cheered as they joined the conga during the wedding reception.
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Physical Contact

Conga involves holding onto the person in front of you, which requires consent.

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Before starting the conga, she asked if it was okay to place her hands on the participant's shoulders.
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Cultural Origin

Understanding the dance's Latin American origins can help with cultural appreciation.

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During the festival, the conga captured the vibrant spirit of Latin American culture.
Visual representation of the word "Conga"

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