habanera

Meaning that it comes from Havana, this dance is called the contradanza within Cuba.  Very popular in the 19th century, it comes from a mixture of Afro-Latin and French sources. It was, as Borges notes, among the influences on the tango. Its African origins are relatively minor compared to some of the other references, but its importance to a Latin American culture is paramount. How does it fit here?

The famous aria “Habanera” from Bizet’s opera Carmen is performed in this adaptation, with its sexualized power.