Santurce

Puerto Rico

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Santurce is a northeastern section of San Juan, the capital and largest city of Puerto Rico. San Juan, a major port and tourist resort, is the oldest city currently under U.S. jurisdiction. Originally, the settlement was known as Puerto Rico, and the island as San Juan, but common usage reversed the names. In the 20th century, San Juan expanded beyond its historic walled confines to include suburban areas like Santurce, Condado, and Miramar, as well as industrial districts. Santurce is now a chief residential suburb and hosts the Casals Festival, an event founded by Pablo Casals.12

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Latin American dance
Puerto Rico
The Santurce style is similar to Ponce’s. The man lifts his torso and keeps his arms rather stiff. He dances with sharp shifts of weight and produces accents with his legs. The woman wears a head scarf and a wide ruffled skirt over a starched white…
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The Santurce style is similar to Ponce’s. The man lifts his torso and keeps his arms rather stiff. He dances with sharp shifts of weight and produces accents with his legs. The woman wears a head scarf and a wide ruffled skirt over a starched white…
Read More