You
have been longing to learn salsa dancing. Matthew David Parker, a
salsa dance instructor, tells more about this sexy and seductive dance.
Salsa Styles
There are two major categories of salsa styles. Those that mainly use forward and backward movements done in a straight line (linear style), and those where the dancers circle each other during movements, also called circular style. Both styles use the mambo step as a foundation for the moves.
Linear Styles
Los Angeles Style
Los Angeles Style is very flashy using very linear moves with many flips and dips. The dance is more sensual and the dancers more synchronized. It is mainly done in display dancing. The dancers break on the ‘1’
Los Angeles Style is very flashy using very linear moves with many flips and dips. The dance is more sensual and the dancers more synchronized. It is mainly done in display dancing. The dancers break on the ‘1’
New York Style
This style is also called the mambo style. This style allows for more individual display. It has more footwork, rib cage movement, body waves, shines, and shimmying. Dancers break on the ‘2’ it was popularized by Eddie Torres.
This style is also called the mambo style. This style allows for more individual display. It has more footwork, rib cage movement, body waves, shines, and shimmying. Dancers break on the ‘2’ it was popularized by Eddie Torres.
Puerto Rican Style
This style has very technical footwork. The style is more popular in the East Coast where more Puerto Rican Migrants settled.
This style has very technical footwork. The style is more popular in the East Coast where more Puerto Rican Migrants settled.
Circular Styles
Miami Style
This style is also known as the Classico Cubano or Casino style. There are numerous arm hooks known as ganchos. The dancers make taps in between steps, such that the dance is characteristic of the tap and step.
This style is also known as the Classico Cubano or Casino style. There are numerous arm hooks known as ganchos. The dancers make taps in between steps, such that the dance is characteristic of the tap and step.
Cuban Style
Dancers in Cuban style display more individual moves. It is more of a non-partner dance. The female partner is more restricted but is able to vary her movements with the percussive beat. It is tougher for new leaners but is becoming more popular.
Dancers in Cuban style display more individual moves. It is more of a non-partner dance. The female partner is more restricted but is able to vary her movements with the percussive beat. It is tougher for new leaners but is becoming more popular.
Rueda
This is a group dance. The dancers follow a leader who dictates pace and movement.
This is a group dance. The dancers follow a leader who dictates pace and movement.
