The conga is a novelty dance that is danced individual with a partner, or in a line also known as a conga line. The basic steps in a conga line include three shuffle steps on the beat followed by a kick on the fourth beat. When the conga is done as a couple dance, the dancers face each other and move opposite direction of one measure, then they switch directions. When you are at a party, many times people will start a conga line. This is done by each person behind the next places their hands on the front persons hips or shoulders and that continues on down the line. A conga line may get pretty insane at times and zig-zag all around the room. The conga dance was originated by African slaves who were forcefully brought from Congo Africa to
