Rimos & Danzas del Peru is a non-for-profit organization that promotes and teaches the unique variety of dances and folklore from Peru, focusing mainly on the Marinera Nortena Dance. The group is currently working with Cirque du Soleil on the much anticipated opening act at the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games. They also organize the Marinera Contest, an international dance competition with dance groups coming from all across the USA and Canada.

The Marinera is Peru’s national dance, with roots in the Spanish fandango, African zamacueca, and indigenous couple dances. The dance portrays a couple’s flirtatious pursuit. The woman, in her embroidered pollera (skirt) and handkerchief, teases the man with her graceful movements.

Each region has its own style, punctuated by variations in the tempo, key, clothing, and steps. The Norteña dance from Trujillo is playfully flirtatious and accompanied by a brass band fandango, African zamacueca, and indigenous couple dances. The dance portrays a couple’s flirtatious pursuit. The woman, in her embroidered pollera (skirt) and handkerchief, teases the man with her graceful movements.

Each region has its own style, punctuated by variations in the tempo, key, clothing, and steps. The Norteña dance from Trujillo is playfully flirtatious and accompanied by a brass band