Benefits of Salsa

Salsa Dancing is not only enjoyable, it's also a great addition to your weekly exercise routine!

So what are the benefits, besides being such a fun addiction?

• Cardio workout
• Fat burning
• Improved posture and co-ordination
• Natural remedy to beat stress and depression
• Great opportunity to meet new people
• Undemanding manner in which to release all those unwanted inhibitions and just be YOU!

 ...The You that's been yearning to break free!

How to Rueda with style

For men ~

• Learn a firm lead. Your lead should be firm but gentle.
• Learn correct timing.
• Always be aware of where your body and feet should be.
• Never clasp the lady's hands too tightly.
• Always be aware of those around you.
• Never loose focus of the leaders calls/signals.

For women ~

• Always follow your partner's lead. Do not lead your self!
• Relax. (add a tot of tequila)
• Make sure your rhythm is clear.
• Relax your arms – many beginners have rigid arm positions. caused by anxiety. once again add Tequila!
• The man can't easily lead if you're tense and rigid. So have faith in your own abilities and the man in front of you, and have fun!

ABOUT SALSA

Salsa refers to a fusion of informal dance styles having roots in the Caribbean  (especially in Cuba and Puerto Rico), Latin and North America. The dance originated through the mixture of Mambo, Danzón, Guaguancó, Cuban Son, and other typical Cuban dance forms. Salsa is danced to Salsa music. There is a strong African  influence in the music as well as the dance.

Salsa is usually a partner dance, although there are recognized solo steps and some forms are danced in groups of couples, with frequent exchanges of partner (Rueda de Casino). Improvisation and social dancing are important elements of Salsa but it appears as a performance dance too.