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The holidays are a time for family, friends, celebrations and music, and what better way to celebrate than with some festive salsa music! Whether you’re hosting a salsa Christmas party or burning off some Thanksgiving pounds at the studio, here our picks or 15 top salsa Christmas songs to get you dancing! 1. “All I …

Origins of Salsa Dance Salsa dancing today is the most popular partner dance in the world. However, not many people are familiar with the complex history of how the dance originated. In this brief history of salsa, we’ll explore the origins of the world’s most popular Latin dance, from the Caribbean islands of Cuba and …

Latin dance has exploded in popularity in recent years. Originating mainly from South America and the Caribbean, Latin American dancing has spread around the world, surpassing American and European partnered dances such as Swing and Waltz in popularity. There are more than a dozen Latin dance styles out there and if you’re new to dance …

One of the questions I frequently receive from my students is what is the difference between mambo vs salsa? The question is tricky to answer, because “mambo” can mean different things in different contexts. 1) Palladium Mambo Mambo was a music genre and dance that was originally created in Cuba, and popularized in New York …

Salsa dancing is a popular form of Latin dance that is danced around the world, and you’ve probably seen people dancing it in the movies or at your local club. But there’s more to salsa dancing than meets the eye! Here are seven things you probably didn’t know about salsa dancing: 1) Salsa is the …

So you think you can dance? In addition to social dancing and performances, competition is a big part of salsa dancing, especially for some of the top salsa dancers in the world. If you’ve ever wanted to compete internationally, or just want to learn more about the competitive salsa scene, the following is a list …

Salsa and bachata are two of the most popular partner dances that are danced today. Many clubs and socials play both salsa and bachata music at their events, which can be confusing to newcomers just getting started with Latin dancing. However, the two dances are actually quite different. See below for the ways in which …

Who is the best salsa dancer in the world? That’s a difficult question to answer these days since the world has exploded in salsa talent in recent years. But we polled our readers and put together this list of the top international salsa dancers. Since salsa is a partner dance, we decided to highlight the …

While most people who are introduced to salsa initially learn salsa on 1, or LA style salsa, this step guide follows the counts for salsa on 2, or New York style salsa which is similar to Mambo. That being said, any of these steps can be used while dancing LA style or Cuban style salsa …

Salsa dancing isn’t just for humans anymore! A number of pet owners have taught their dogs how to dance salsa, with some even doing partnerwork and following turn patterns! Here are some of the best videos of salsa dancing dogs from around the web: Salsa Dancing Dog with Partnerwork Stuart the Salsa Dancing Dog Cute …

If you’re new to salsa dancing, you may not be aware that there are actually a few different types of salsa dancing that are danced around the world. The music that they are danced to is usually the same (although there are a few exceptions) but that the styles are different enough that if you …

Want to get into salsa music, but don’t know where to start? Not to worry– we sat down with veteran salsa DJ Felipe Martinez, aka DJ EldelaClave, and asked for his top picks. Born in Colombia and raised on the sounds of cumbia, cha cha, and salsa, DJ EldelaClave is one of the most popular …

Looking for the perfect gifts for the salsa dancer friends in your life? Or are you a dancer yourself and want to treat yourself to an early birthday present? Well look no further! Before is a collection of items that are sure to delight any salsero or salsera that are more interesting than just another …

Salsa dancing has caught the attention of Hollywood over the years, with a number of salsa dancing movies coming out in just the last few years. Here’s our list of the top films that feature salsa dancing: 1) In The Heights Released in June 2021, In The Heights is based on a Broadway musical and …

Salsa dancing is fun activity that might just change your life. Here are the top 5 reasons why you should consider signing up for a salsa class today: 1) Salsa is Sexy There’s no denying it– salsa is well known for it’s sexy movements and playful vibe. Women love a guy that can shake their …