Salsa

This is one of the most popular Latin dances that is today practiced worldwide. Salsa dance emerged in Cuba during the late 19th and early years of the 20th century. This dance is not as heavily standardized as other social dances but very energetic and sensual. Salsa uses a 4/4 time signature typically at 150-220 bpm. It's often played in groups of eight beats. Of the two measures, you will use one for each side of your body. There are no steps with the fourth beat.

Music Examples:

• Celia Cruz –La Vida Es Un Carnaval – 206 bpm
• Sonora Carruseles – Micaela – 180 bpm

Tutorials:

• Basic Salsa Pattern (Suzie Hardt - The Basic
• Salsa Supplementary: Hip Movement and Weight Transfer - Hip movement and weight transfer are big part of Latin dancing, and they're probably the biggest factor in making your salsa dancing look more authentic.
• Salsa Dancing Walk-Through - 36 Movements - Follow these simple steps to learn basic elements of salsa dancing- 36 different patterns
• Beginner Salsa Lesson - Open and Closed Positions - The Basic, Side Step (Cucaracha), The Classic Step (or Back Rock), On the Spot, Ladies and Men Right Turn Variations, Ladies and Men Left Turn Variations, Cross Body Lead.
• Salsa timing song. With counts - Learn how to keep the salsa rhythm
• Understanding Salsa Rhythm for Absolute Beginners - Learning how to find and hear the salsa beat. Clave demystified. Graphical Representation of the tumbao rhythm. Easy way to count salsa dance beats on1 and on2. Understanding salsa timing.
• How To Find The Salsa Beat: Practice Counting Salsa Music With This Song! - If you need help with finding the 1 when you're listening to the salsa rhythm, practice listening to this song.
• Lead and Follow Lesson - How to Dance Salsa
• Common music, patterns and related dances.