Salsa

Salsa on the social floor: leading and following, styling, the music and the culture around it.

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SalsaOctober 12, 2025

Latinos Vs Gringo Dancers in Salsa: The Art of Keeping it Simple

Salsa dancing, a passionate and rhythmic dance form, has its roots in Latin culture. However, it’s embraced and celebrated worldwide, with diverse…

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SalsaDecember 18, 2024

Mambo vs Salsa: What's the Difference in Music and Dance?

Mambo is a Cuban genre of the 1930s to 1950s; salsa is the broader label from 1970s New York. How they differ, and why dancers call salsa On2 "mambo".

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SalsaDecember 8, 2024

Confusing the 1 and 5 in Salsa? How to Find the 1

Mixing up the 1 and the 5 is a classic salsa timing problem. Why it happens, what to listen for, a quick on-the-1 checklist and how to recover mid-dance.

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