↑ Lavelle, Doris 1983. Latin & American dances. 3rd ed, Black, London, p108.
↑ The reason jive is included with the Latin dances is that its dance style is similar: "... a non-progressive dance which can be danced in a small space when the floor is crowded". and "The hold is similar to Latin dances" [meaning, it is quite different from the modern or ballroom dances]. Silvester, Victor 1977. Dancing: ballroom, Latin-American and social, 105/6. ISBN0-340-22517-3. Teach Yourself Books
↑ Santos, John. 1982. The Cuban Danzón (liner notes). New York, Folkways Records FE 4066
↑ Box, Ben (1992). South American Handbook. New York City: Trade & Travel. At the beginning of each chapter (except the Guianas) is a section on "Music and Dance" written by Nigel Gallop, an Englishman, fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, who lived and worked in almost every country of South America.
↑ Box, Ben; Cameron, Sarah (1992). Caribbean Islands Handbook. New York City: Trade & Travel. Dance information is provided under "Culture" headings.
