Learn how to dance Salsa
Latin dances are becoming more and more popular and can be found in group classes as well as in private dance classes. Salsa is one of the most famous Latin dances.
What is Salsa?
Like the music, Salsa appeared in the 60’s with the fusion of Latin rhythms:Cuban rumba, mambo, etc..
Nowadays, during parties, birthdays, anniversaries, or even weddings, the basic steps of Salsa can be found in a good number of Latin musics.
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The name “Salsa” means “Sauce” in Spanish. Its name induces the mixing of rhythms and styles. The tempo of the music used is rather lively.
Although it is in Cuba that this mishmash occurred, it is the United States that developed this dance and launched it all over the globe. It was then quickly spread throughout the world.
One style of dance, several styles of Salsa :
Location plays a huge role in the different forms that salsa takes. For example, there is New York Salsa and Los Angeles Salsa. Both are similar, but after careful inspection, there are some significant differences.
Professionals will also have slightly different styles of salsa than those who enjoy it in a club.
The diversity of each style is more easily spotted through :
Timing, step counts, speed
The Basic Footwork
The Musical Variations
The wedge or frame
The tone or tone of the dance
Overall sensuality that emerges from it.
Learning to dance Salsa, which style to choose?
There are many styles, movements and types of Salsa, although the untrained eye may have some difficulty noticing the difference between all of them.
Each style comes from the same origin, “country side dances”. The French and English influences were combined at first. These dance styles were also influenced by the African Rumbas. Over time, new forms of Salsa are created and continue to exist. They evolve then and again until now.
Depending on the way the moves are performed, this can be :
Cuban Salsa: Chronologically it is the first born and in Spain it is the most danced because it is the easiest to apply. It is basically danced in a circle then the style and ornaments that the dancers want to give are of particular importance. It is a very free salsa. It was later developed by Cubans living in Miami.
line Salsa: This kind of Salsa comes from the United States, where other dances were already more or less aligned. “Line dancing” means that the dancers perform the figures in an imaginary straight line.
The dancers can dance alone. For example, they may stand side by side or staggered. Open to larger numbers, there is no need to have dancing partners. Depending on the style and rhythm, we can offer you different ways to dance in line.
The Salsa Suelta (Detached Salsa) is also similar to this variant of Salsa.
Puerto Rican Salsa: This is a salsa that can be danced to a lot of music. This style is characterized by simpler figures, but makes many other ornaments on the feet, hips and shoulders.
Salsa Caleña: It is characterized by its fast foot movements, footwork and stunts. It is probably one of the most difficult kinds of Salsa to dance. It is danced face to face, boys and girls, each with his / her rider. It is called “Caleña” because it comes from Cali, Colombia.
To dance Salsa “in a group”:
Salsa Rueda de Casino: This type of Salsa is danced in a group. A group of couples form a circle and perform the moves that one of the dancers points out. The indication is given with the voice that says the name of the figure and also with the signs made with the left hand of the person leading.
There are many styles of “casino wheel” because each dancer knows different figures, but the most extensive is the Miami style. This style of salsa dance comes from Cuba.
Learn to dance Salsa alone / “detached”?
Salsa Shine :
Salsa Shine (Salsa that shines) refers to solo work. When the dancers are not in a couple position, but are separated. Each dancer is therefore able to play freely to the rhythm and accents of the salsa music.
This involves more complex footwork, as well as body and arm moves. Detached” Salsa styles are common in the New York, L.A. and Puerto Rico dance styles. They are not as common in Cuban, Colombian and Miami dance styles.
The term “shines” originally meant the ability to “shine” independently. Salsa “Shine” gives dancers the opportunity to take a break from their partner work and to change models and styles. To be more free in the creation of their movements. There are many common movements popularized in this style of dance, but each dancer has their own unique and individual movements that allow them to be constantly challenged.
Salsa Styling :
Salsa Style” is the integration of various dance techniques into any style of salsa. This new practice has become very common. For both men and women, leg work, arm work, body movements, rotations, body isolations and shoulder rolls are very important. There is even hand styling which is becoming a huge trend in the salsa scene. Lessons are dedicated to the art of salsa stylin’. Dancing Salsa with your own touch.
Hip hop, jazz, flamenco, belly dance, ballroom, breakdance / pop and lock and Afro-Cuban styles are all infused into the art of style.
Process of the private Salsa dance lessons:
Classes take place directly at house. The specialized and experienced Salsa teachers are each located near a major city in the USA
A minimum of 70ft2 of free space is required for private Salsa dance classes. Usually, people move a table in their living room.
Possibility to rent a dance room in one of our partner studios in major cities across the U.S
Rates for private Salsa dance lessons :
We offer packages of classes that have been thought out with all the teachers to allow you a better follow-up and an efficient progression.
Package 1 person : 7h30 for 337,50$
That is 45$ per hour. Also package 15h for 40$ /h.
Package 2 people : 6h for 390$
That is 65$ per hour. Also package 12h at 60$/h for 2.
Limited time offer at the moment:
Enjoy up to -38% off on the classes added beyond a 12 hrs Package
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