Salsa Dancing

For anyone who enjoys dancing and having a great time with friends then they need to try Salsa Dancing. Salsa has it origins in Latin America, primarily Cuba and Puerto Rico, but is now popular throughout the world and there are even variations of this type of dance.

Salsa is perhaps the most popular of the Latin dances and there are now more places than ever they will teach salsa. If you are interested in learning how to dance salsa then you need only look in your local phone book or on the internet. A quick search for salsa dancing on a search engine will give you thousands of links to places that teach salsa.

If you are nervous about going out to take classes then you can also learn in the comfort of your own home. You can order CD’s for your computer or Videos/DVD’s that will teach you how to dance salsa without ever leaving home. There are lessons available all the way from beginners to experts.

The purpose of salsa dancing though is just to have fun and enjoy the rhythm of the music. If you have ever danced or have seen someone dance salsa then you know what I mean. Dancers aren’t concerned with making sure to follow the correct dance steps, but more concerned with enjoying dancing. There is of course competitive salsa dancing for those who wish to participate and there are world class competitions which feature the best dancers in the world. However, keep it in mind that these professionals all started with a love for dancing and having fun.

Starting to salsa dance is very basic and it all starts with a tap left on the first beat then stepping forward on the same foot. You then rock back onto the right foot and finish the steps by stepping back left to close. These steps comprise the forward basic movement, which is then followed by the back basic movement. The back basic movement is comprised of a tap right, step back to the right; rock forward left and close right.

The steps might not make sense until you actually get out and try them. Salsa dancing is about more than just following a pattern - it’s about feeling the music and having fun with others.