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Slow Tempo Salsa Songs for Beginners

Have you just started learning how to Salsa dance? If so, you know that learning new steps and patterns can often times be challenging, not to mention having to pay attention to the complex rhythms of a fast tempo Salsa song. We understand that dancing to smooth, slow-tempo music maximizes your ability to focus not only on the rhythm, but on your steps and your partner as well- it allows you to enjoy the dance! The songs listed on the right are some of our favorite slow tempo songs because they are fun and easy to dance to. If you’re a beginner Salsa dancer, we recommend that you make them part of your Salsa music collection and that you practice dancing to them! Have fun!

1. Fruko y Sus Tesos - Barranquillero Arrebatao
2. Grupo Niche - Oiga, Mire, Vea
3. Rey Ruiz - No Me Acostumbro
4. Sonora Carruseles - Micaela
5. Joe Arroyo - Yamulemao
6. Ibrahim Ferrer - Compositor Confundido
7. Marc Anthony - No Sabes Como Duele
8. Poncho Sanchez - Mambo De Cuco
9. Afro Cuban All Stars - Campina
10. Celia Cruz - El Son Sigue Ahi
11. Coco Valoy - Juliana
12. Eddie Santiago - Lluvia
13. Oscar D'Leon - Melao de Cana
14. Ricardo Lemvo - Mambo Yoyo
15. Wayne Gorbea - Cogele el Gusto

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Asking for a dance

Gentlemen

When asking a lady to dance, it is best to stick to traditional phrases:

• May I have this dance?''

• Would you like to dance?''

• Care to dance?''

• Shall we dance?''

Avoid repeatedly asking the same partner to dance with you, unless she requests it. You are strongly encouraged to ask many different partners to dance, including beginners. This not only improves the social dynamics of a dance, it also helps you become a better leader.

Keep in mind that good dancers can make any partner look good.

Ladies

Feel equally comfortable asking a gentleman for a dance, even in a formal setting. You are strongly encouraged to dance with many different partners, as this will make you a better follower.

Keep in mind that a good dancer can make any partner look good