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Dance Styles Salsa

Salsa

When temperatures rise on the dance floor, the spicy rhythms of salsa music heat up the atmosphere. Salsa dancing hails from the traditions of multiple cultures and is popular throughout the world. The use of the word salsa originates from a 1933 song by composer Ignacio Pinerio. The title, "Echale Salsita", translates to "spice it up a little." 

Salsa dance initially developed into a particular style and comes out of a heritage of Latin dances that dates back into the early 1900s. It is influenced by traditions and dance styles such as mambo, guaguanco and danzon. Brief Salsa dance history is that individuals moved to new places and assimilated into new cultures, where salsa evolved to fresh new styles. There are several different salsa types influenced by cultural mix of the cities that they originated. For example, most famous in North America are New York Salsa (also called dancing 'On 2') and Los Angeles Salsa (known as dance 'On 1’ ). Many dance aficionados really claim as the dance and the term were coined in the Big Apple and that New York style salsa is the first kind of salsa. Other styles include Cuban salsa, Cumbia and Rueda de Casino (learn more about salsa styles and latin dances list). Other major salsa cities in USA are: Chicago salsa and San Diego salsa, in United Kingdom: London Salsa, in Germany: Berlin Salsa and in Canada: Toronto Salsa.

Salsa dance is famous for its expressive sensual dance moves. When you consider it, salsa dance is really popular in the social dance circles and the most natural type of exercise around. In fact, learning how to dance salsa isn't a backbreaking activity. There's hardly anyone who doesn't like dancing! Salsa dancing is always excellent entertainment. It also helps in building a lot of energy and hence is a good way to start your day. You may learn salsa dancing in the privacy of your house or in a studio, with or without a partner and it is also a fitness program that can readily be integrated into your social life.

There are numerous Salsa Festivals around the world that attract thousand of Salseros every year. These latin festivals feature other popular latin dances such as Bachata, Zouk & Kizomba. Major world cities adopted the concept of Salsa Congress which is a multi-day latin dance festival featuring workshops, social dancing, performances and competitions focusing on Salsa dancing. The format was first pioneered at the Puerto Rico Salsa Congress in 1997.

Salsa Dance Events

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Salsa Classes Worldwide

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Bachata 101 (Beginner Bachata) @ Movers and Shakers

Bachata 101 (Beginner Bachata) @ Movers and Shakers

Movers and Shakers Team The Balcony on Beverwil, 9618 W Pico Blvd Suite 507, Los Angeles, CA 90035, USA
El Café Latino

El Café Latino

Simon 〒106-0032 東京都港区六本木3丁目15−24, Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
B&C Sunday Night Social

B&C Sunday Night Social

Danceus Staff Ballroom & Country Dance Studio, 121C 17 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T2E 1L7, Canada
Sabroso Sunday at Al-Amir Addison

Sabroso Sunday at Al-Amir Addison

Danceus Staff Al-Amir Addison, 3885 Belt Line Rd, Addison, TX 75231, USA
Salsa Bachata Sundays at Chinaland

Salsa Bachata Sundays at Chinaland

Danceus Staff Chinaland, 543 S Ventura Rd, Oxnard, CA 93030, USA
Salsa Sundays at La Victoria

Salsa Sundays at La Victoria

Danceus Staff La Victoria Reseda, 19655 Sherman Way, Los Angeles, CA 91335, United States
Latin Sundays at Arjon's

Latin Sundays at Arjon's

Danceus Staff Arjon's International Club, 8736 Tesoro Dr, San Antonio, TX
Latin Flavor A Queer Latinx Party at Candy

Latin Flavor A Queer Latinx Party at Candy

Danceus Staff Candy, 904 NW Couch St, Portland, OR 97209, USA
Latin Sundays at Blue Ice Lounge

Latin Sundays at Blue Ice Lounge

Danceus Staff Blue Ice Lounge, 22 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203, USA
Latin Sundays at Decodance

Latin Sundays at Decodance

Antonio Guardado Decodance, 1160 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
Salsa Dance Lessons at NYC DanceSport Japan

Salsa Dance Lessons at NYC DanceSport Japan

Danceus Staff NYC DanceSport Japan, 2-3-9 Kokumachi, Tenmabashi Code Bldg 2F, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 540-0033, Japan, Osaka-shi
Sundays Domingo Latinos Fun Day at Los Globos

Sundays Domingo Latinos Fun Day at Los Globos

Danceus Staff Los Globos, 3040 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026, USA
Sunday Latin Vibes at La Jolla Night Club

Sunday Latin Vibes at La Jolla Night Club

Danceus Staff La Jolla Nightclub, 2245 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89119, USA
Salsa & Bachata

Salsa & Bachata

Danceus Staff Infinity Baila Studios, Observatory Ln, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06 WF96, Ireland
Salsa & Bachata @ Pimpama Sports Hub

Salsa & Bachata @ Pimpama Sports Hub

Danceus Staff Pimpama Sports Hub, 139 Rifle Range Rd, Pimpama QLD 4209, Australia
Salsa Beginners @ The Salsa Foundation

Salsa Beginners @ The Salsa Foundation

Danceus Staff The Salsa Foundation, 600 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
iLatinDance Mondays

iLatinDance Mondays

Danceus Staff Collector Hotel, 100 George St, Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia
Salsa Level 1 @ Latinogrooves

Salsa Level 1 @ Latinogrooves

Danceus Staff Latinogrooves, 366 King William St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Salsa Level 2 @ Latinogrooves

Salsa Level 2 @ Latinogrooves

Danceus Staff Latinogrooves, 366 King William St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Bachata Beginners @ Paradizo Studio

Bachata Beginners @ Paradizo Studio

Danceus Staff Paradizo Studio, 711 Ann St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia
Bachata @ Crasto Property

Bachata @ Crasto Property

Danceus Staff Crasto Property, 5/76 Robina Town Centre Dr, Robina QLD 4226, Australia
Bachata Beginners @ Latin Junction

Bachata Beginners @ Latin Junction

Danceus Staff Latin Junction, 1/74 Spring St, Bondi Junction NSW 2022, Australia
Mambo-G’s Monday Salsa @ The Cyprus Community Club

Mambo-G’s Monday Salsa @ The Cyprus Community Club

Danceus Staff The Cyprus Community Club, 60-76 Stanmore Rd, Stanmore NSW 2048, Australia
Salsa Beginners @ Gold Coast Salsa

Salsa Beginners @ Gold Coast Salsa

Danceus Staff Gold Coast Salsa, 76 Ferry Rd, Southport QLD 4215, Australia
Bachata Beats Mondays at Latin Beats Studio

Bachata Beats Mondays at Latin Beats Studio

Danceus Staff Latin Beats Studio, Level 1/416 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
Salsa classes

Salsa classes

Danceus Staff Your Spain Weekend, Barcelona, Spain
Salsa Beginners @ Tropical Soul Dance Studio

Salsa Beginners @ Tropical Soul Dance Studio

Danceus Staff Tropical Soul Dance Studio, 205-207 Parramatta Rd, Annandale NSW 2038, Australia
Bachata Beginners @ Paradizo Studio

Bachata Beginners @ Paradizo Studio

Danceus Staff Paradizo Studio, 711 Ann St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia
Salsa Beginners @ Latin Dance Canberra

Salsa Beginners @ Latin Dance Canberra

Danceus Staff Latin Dance Canberra, 131 City Walk, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
Cuban Salsa @ Crasto Property

Cuban Salsa @ Crasto Property

Danceus Staff Crasto Property, 5/76 Robina Town Centre Dr, Robina QLD 4226, Australia
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Salsa Dance Schools

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Applause Dance Factory

242 W. Stephens St., Ridgeland, MS, 39157 601-856-6168
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Argentine Tango Detroit

7758 Auburn Road, Utica, MI, 48317 586-254-0560
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Krystal Ballroom

352 South Broadway, Salem, NH, 03079 (603) 870-9350
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Articles & News

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