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The heart of Salsa is rhythm and the core rhythm is the clave. The clave rhythm has variations based on Cuban rumba and son. Salsa is all about the steps in time with the music. Salsa is also about improvisation and being spontaneous (creating new moves).
To dance salsa properly posture is important because your balance is controlled by posture, so you need to keep your head up and spine straight.
Timing
Some people count 123,567 as they do their steps. Some people say "left, right, left," "right, left, right" others play the clave rhythm and train their ears to follow this. Therefore this answer won't explain any counting but simply explain the steps. Here are some well established salsa steps: the mambo, the Cuban open step, and the back step.
The mambo
The essence of the mambo step is to step forward with the left foot and step back or rock back with the right foot and then back with the left foot. Then you step back with the right foot and step forward or rock forward with the left and forward with the right foot.
Open Cuban step
Before you step, just bend your legs slightly to gather some energy and turn your left shoulder to the left and step back with the left foot, and rock to the centre with the right foot, then bring the shoulders back and feet together, then you do the same turning to the right with the right shoulder and stepping back with the right foot, then rocking forward and then bring the shoulders and feet to the centre.
The back step
The back step is as it says stepping back: we step back with the right foot,rock forward and bring the right feet together then we step back with the left foot, rock forward with the right foot and bring the left foot back to the centre.
The above descriptions are the most basic steps you can do in salsa. Once you know the basic steps, you advance onto learning how to turn, pivot and spin.
There are many websites which can suggest where to go to salsa dance , buy salsa music or find your nearest salsa club or class.
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Salsa the dance if from where?
The dance Salsa was made in Cuba.
Is salsa a folk dance and how to do salsa?
no , it is not a folk dance of any country in particular. And you dance to salsa by moving and shaking your hips to the rhythm of the drummy music :)
Why was the salsa dance created?
Salsa dance was created to control the mental stress of the people
Why is the salsa dance done?
Salsa is the form of dance performed to the Salsa music created by the Spanish inhabitants of mainly the Carribean. There are various forms of Salsa, but the most popular is the couple dancing. The dance marks the strong Spanish influence and is a dance of celebration, open to improvisation.
Where do people dance salsa?
Salsa originated in the Spanish speaking regions of the Carribean. But one can dance Salsa anywhere, it is a very fun and energetic dance form with a vast room for improvisation.
Salsa the dance if from where?
The dance Salsa was made in Cuba.
Who invented the dance salsa?
The person who invented the salsa dance was George Bush.
Is salsa a folk dance and how to do salsa?
no , it is not a folk dance of any country in particular. And you dance to salsa by moving and shaking your hips to the rhythm of the drummy music :)
Why was the salsa dance created?
Salsa dance was created to control the mental stress of the people
Is salsa spanish?
The salsa is a Latin based dance.
Why is the salsa dance done?
Salsa is the form of dance performed to the Salsa music created by the Spanish inhabitants of mainly the Carribean. There are various forms of Salsa, but the most popular is the couple dancing. The dance marks the strong Spanish influence and is a dance of celebration, open to improvisation.
Where do people dance salsa?
Salsa originated in the Spanish speaking regions of the Carribean. But one can dance Salsa anywhere, it is a very fun and energetic dance form with a vast room for improvisation.
How do you write dance salsa in spanish?
baile la salsa
What is salsa the ballroom dance?
salsa is a latin dance. it is classed under street latin or club Latino
Which dance can also be a strong throw?
A salsa dance
Is the salsa dance part of Mexico's tradition?
No. Salsa is a Cuban-originated dance. It is widely danced in Mexico, however.
Where is salsa dance popular?
Salsa is popular in most of Latin America.
