Salsa
How to Dance Salsa On2: Timing, Basic Step and First Turns
Salsa On2 breaks on beats 2 and 6. The New York-style basic count, how to hear On2 in the music, how to switch from On1 and how turns work On2.
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Salsa on the social floor: leading and following, styling, the music and the culture around it.
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Toxicity in Salsa Dance Culture: What It Looks Like and How Dancers Can Change It
Rough leading excused as culture, gatekeeping, ego wars and online pile-ons: how toxicity shows up in salsa, and how to raise concerns without slander.
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The Salsa Conundrum: Navigating the Choice between a Latin Club and a Salsa Night
Starting a new journey of salsa dancing while dating can be a thrilling, yet nerve-wracking endeavor. As a novice dancer, you’re keen to show your…
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Unlocking the Magic of Salsa: Dancing Your Way to Mastery
Dance, in its various forms, offers a unique platform for self-expression and communication. Salsa, a vibrant and exciting genre, is no exception…
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Unraveling the Mystery: Why is there a 'Right' Way to Dance in Salsa?
Salsa is a mesmerizing dance form that captivates many dance enthusiasts around the globe with its energy, rhythm, and connection. But one may wonder…
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Does Learning LA Salsa Help or Hurt When You Switch to Cuban Salsa?
LA style and Cuban casino share a beat but not a shape. What transfers from LA salsa, what to unlearn, and where rueda and Afro-Cuban classes fit in.
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Mastering the Art of Improvisation in Salsa: Keep Your Steps Fresh and Unpredictable
Dancing salsa, or any social dance for that matter, is much more than just moving your feet. The key to avoiding repetitive steps and making your…
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Unlocking the Secrets of Musicality in Salsa Dancing
As a salsa dancer, the music is your map, guiding you through your journey on the dance floor. But before you can even begin to unleash your…
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When Should You Start Going to Salsa and Bachata Festivals?
Signs you are ready for your first salsa or bachata festival, the case for going early versus waiting, and which pass and event to start with.
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How to Practice Salsa Alone: Shadow Dancing, Shines and Finding Space to Train
Practice salsa without a partner: count the music, drill your basic and shines, shadow-dance your leads, and find space to train. Includes a weekly plan.
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