WTOP celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month this Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, with stories spotlighting the contributions, culture and accomplishments of Hispanic communities across the D.C. region. Fast moving feet and hips bring ‘La Punta’ dance to life

It means “the point” in English and it is the traditional dance of the Central American country of Honduras. When you dance “La Punta,” the moves may start with the tip of your toes but it’s really all in the hips.

“It’s a very happy dance,” said Claudia Caballero, a seasoned dancer of “La Punta,” who demonstrated the festive dance.

She, like many others, has been dancing it for as long as she can remember.

“Everybody in Honduras, they dance Punta,” she said.

Maria Patricia Corrales with Fiesta D.C. told WTOP that her 4-yea

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