Salsa is a popular form of social dance originating from Caribbean folk dances. The movements of Salsa are a combination of the Afro-Cuban dances Son, cha-cha-cha, Mambo, Rumba, bomba and the Danzón. ... The basic Salsa dance rhythm consists of taking three steps for every four beats of music.
Bachata is a style of social dance from the Dominican Republic which is now danced all over the world. It is associated with bachata music.
Merengue is a style of Dominican music and dance. Partners hold each other in a closed position. The leader holds the follower's waist with the leader's right hand, while holding the follower's right hand with the leader's left hand at the follower's eye level.