New To Salsa
"Keep your elbows inside the car, strap your feet in tight and enjoy the ride"
Posted September 17th, 2007 by jesssoul... and other lessons learned from a Salsa newbie.
If you are new to the salsa scene, as I am - or at least relatively so at this point - I thought it would be good to share with you my pitfalls, lessons learned and cool experiences along the way.
Why Salsa, What do others say?
Posted January 24th, 2008 by SharonYou know my story. Now, I' d like to hear from others regarding how & why they became interested in salsa. I'm sure you each have an interesting story.
Sharon
Salsa Artists on National Geographic
Posted November 8th, 2007 by Geo-The word "salsa" is a perfect metaphor for a genre of music that emerged as a result of mixture: Cuban-based rhythms played (mainly) by Puerto Ricans in New York City! What salsa is—a sauce—helped to describe the cultural and musical make-up of New York City during the 1960s and 1970s; what it is not is a rhythm.
What is Salsa?
Posted September 19th, 2007 by Jamin
Salsa is an upbeat partner dance that can be found in Latin themed night clubs and social events the world over. You can find all ages and ethnicities dancing salsa all over the United States, and almost any other country in the world you can think of. Countries as diverse as South Korea, China, Mexico, the UK, South America, Spain, Italy, Canada, Hungary, Japan, France, Australia all have thriving salsa scenes. Salsa music and dancing comes in many forms and from many places each with their own unique style and flavor. From salsa dura to timba to pop salsa, salsa music reflects many cultures and influences.
Getting Started with Salsa...
Salsa is a life long learning process so getting going usually takes a bit of commitment and practice but lots of us become quickly addicted. The key is that attitude and smiling through the frustrating parts will take you a long way!
Detroit Salsa Dancing Scene
Learn for Free?
Posted August 6th, 2007 by Geo-Money a little tight right now? Just want to dip one toe in the water?
Well, even on a budget there are salsa options. A little creativity, some perseverance, discipline and a positive attitude can put salsa in almost any budget.




