The Uruguayan Tango is a popular dance in Uruguay. It originated in Montevideo, Uruguay. Tango is declared a part of the Uruguayan culture. This dance is like other styles of tango. This dance's most well known and famous tango song is "La Cumparsita". Tango became a very popular dance in Montevideo in the 1890s (Tango).
    
    Candombe is a very popular dance in Uruguay. It is an African derived rhythm is an important part of Uruguay for over 200 years. It was brought over to Uruguay from Africa by black slaves (Candombe).