Salsa is one of the most popular Latin social dances. It is danced to the rhythm of the music that has the same name. It is a couple dance, but it can also be danced alone. It was created by Puerto Ricans, Cubans and other Hispanic Americans. His steps have African and European influences. Salsa has become very popular in the world since the 70’s 1970s in conjunction with the spread of Hispanic cultural identity around the world.
Today salsa dancing has different styles from the regions where this genre has developed. There is a standard basic step in all styles. But each salsa style has its own way of dancing and executing the steps.
At Infinity Baila Studios we teach Salsa Cross Body Style On1 and Mambo
Salsa On1, also called LA style (referring to Los Angeles) or line style. Is danced on a linear structure, being the cross-body-lead the most distinctive part of it, as is used to change from one side of the line to the other. Line Salsa can be very fast and explosive as well as slow and flavorful.
In LA Style the first beat is emphasized. The leader of the pair takes the first step forward in the sequence.
Mambo is one of the many ways salsa can be made. Mambo music is one of the genres that brings together salsa.
Mambo is danced in line in time 2. It is a more elegant style, is more circular than on1 style, and traditionally it is danced following the rhythm of the congas. However, today many dancers are guided by the numerical structure of 1,2,3-5,6,7, using the 2 and 6 as main beats.
Both Salsa and Mambo are performed in many countries; you just have to choose which is your type or if your type is both styles 🙂
✔ In our 60 minutes class, you will learn essential lead & follow techniques and be introduced to beginner turns and combinations that will build a good foundation for you as a dancer, but also fun moves you can use on the dance floor right away!Â
✔ We work with a rotation system, which means that you do not need to bring a partner to learn any of the dances as we frequently rotate partners during classes.
✔ You will learn progressively all the social dancing skills necessary to feel comfortable on the dance floor!
✔ Students will start at the beginner level, advancing to the next level once they are evaluated by an instructor.
From 0-2 months dancingÂ
This is exciting! You are starting and you are having lot of fun. It’s even more fun when you know some basic steps and patterns that can take your dancing to the next level.
From 2-8Â Â months dancing
You take your time to learn the dance step-by-step, working on basic patterns and advanced variations. You will have a blast while learning how to move in unison without stepping on each other’s toes. You are able to keep rhythm and count during your dance.
From 6 months dancing
From now on you will enter an ongoing program where you will learn techniques & theory on the Improver level. You are more confortable with the flow of your turn paterns and your social dancing. You start adding body movement and style to your routines.
From 18 months dancing
Being able to count and maintain timing while executing the steps, is a most. You should be able to get a double spin on your own and make/follow more complex combinations. Your social dancing is fluent, on time and you are starting to play with the musicality.
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