| What is Salsa? ‘Salsa’ literally means a hot and spicy concoction or sauce Today the word has come to represent a genre of exciting music and dance emanating from the Spanish speaking Caribbean. Salsa the music and dance, is hot and spicy like the sauce, and is the most popular form of Latin dance at the moment Origins and Development of Salsa Essentially Cuban in origin, it was here where Contra-Danze (Country Dance) of England/France/Spain, (later called Danzón) was mixed with the Rhumbas of the African slaves (Guaguanco, Colombia, Yambú) with the addition of the Són of the Cuban people (a mixture of the Spanish troubadour (sonero) and the African drumbeats) A similar mixture also occurred in smaller degrees and with variations, in other Latin American countries (the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Puerto Rico etc). Many Cuban musicians went to New York, where they met up with other artists from Puerto Rico, Dominica, Venezuela, Colombia and Panama. New groups and bands were formed which played a new type of music brought about by the mix of cultures. The incorporation of other Latin rhythms into the musical structure was reflected in the dance, giving birth to the hot and exciting dance we know as ‘Salsa’ today. Salsa Styles Cuban, Mambo, On1, On2, LA, New York, Cross body, R&B salsa, HipHop salsa……… there are many variations on the style of salsa........ dancing in a straight line or in a circular motion, starting on the first beat or the second etc etc etc..... Do not worry about this! The basic step is the same whatever style you do Salsa is Salsa! It is fun, expressive, communicative, sexy and it is healthy!! The music is sensual, inspirational and impossible to sit still to! Let the music move you and dance from the heart! With Borem Dista you will learn the basics of salsa. Although the classes are predominantly Cuban style you will learn the differences in all styles in order for you to chose the style that best suits you! No Partner necessary Though we would like to encourage as many men as possible to come along! go to Classes page or for further information e-mail info@boremdista.com |
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