| Salsa! That sizzling hot dance certainly caught your | | | | pair, by group or by having pairings within the group. |
| attention. Like other Latin dances, its hip motion and | | | | Its basic steps just follow two movements - forward |
| sensual bodily movements are simply an attraction. | | | | and backward directions with both partners |
| The dance itself is a reflection of its literal meaning. | | | | constantly encircling each other. Tapping and rocking |
| The word "salsa" is Spanish for sauce. Like sauce | | | | of the feet, dipping, turning, and other movements |
| which is a mixture of many ingredients and which | | | | must be strictly in synced with particular beats. Many |
| comes in many kinds, the Salsa dance is also a fusion | | | | dance studios can teach you to dance Salsa like a |
| of many musical influences that are African and | | | | pro. Familiarizing yourself with its many styles is a |
| European in origin. Its many styles can be attributed | | | | good way to start. New York, Cubano or Casino, Los |
| to how it is developed in many places. In this sense, | | | | Angeles, among others, are distinct for their dancing |
| the modern salsa can be categorized as New York, | | | | emphases and strong accent for certain beats. |
| Cubano or Casino, Los Angeles, Cumbia or Cali, etc. | | | | Knowing the basic steps would certainly allow you to |
| based on its place of development. However, credit | | | | learn these different styles with less difficulty. |
| goes to Puerto Rico and Cuba who both claim to | | | | So you feel that you need to work out but do not |
| start this particular dance fever. | | | | have any motivation to do so? Why not try Salsa? |
| Salsa is never boring as it can be danced in many | | | | Keeping fit and trim need not be a trip to the gym. |
| ways. It can be performed and accepted as a single | | | | With salsa, sweating out is spicing life up! |
| or individual performance. It can also be danced by | | | | |