Latin dances are those dances wich are done in a spot or area rather then moving arround the floor. Socialy these include Cha Cha, Rumba, Bolero, Mambo, Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia, and Samba. Competitively
Paso Doble, and swing are also grouped in this catagory. Most of these dances have hip movement and all of them you take all steps with the toe staying in contact with the floor.