Latin Dance Lesson Blog

What is the difference between Salsa, Mambo, Samba, and Cha-Cha? I’m looking to take dancing lessons at Arthur Murray Dance Studio. I’ve never danced any of these type styles and I’m not sure which one would be to my most benefit. Maybe something that is most likely to be used in a club or at a dance. My boyfriend is from Cancun and he can dance very well, and I want to know how to dance so when we go out somewhere I’ll know what I’m doing hahaha

There are two types of dancing – the Latin Ballroom (cha-cha, rumba, samba, jive, paso-doble), you mostly learn these together, or the original and derived dances – Samba de Brasil, Cuban Salsa, LA Salsa, Mambo (Salsa on2).

The understanding of the differences comes with the amount of knowledge you gain.

Depends on what music you wanna dance to.

If you never done any partner dancing or step-based dancing before, I suggest to start with an easy one, which I would consider salsa (level 1 dance). Salsa gives you lots of space to express yourself and it’s better to do, if you’re a confident type of person. Bachata is a good choice as well, little slower, still latin – lots of hip movement.

Other choice could be swing, very energetic, again depends on what you like to dance to, if you enjoy dancing, down the line you can do West Coast Swing, which can be danced pretty much to anything (including RnB, Soul, Alternative Rock, Cha-cha etc), but that’s level 4 dance, so here better start with East Coast or Melange. Rather footwork orientated dancing. More info on this – check the link below.

In general for dancers beginners, these are the best dances: East Coast Swing, Melange (4Count Swing or 4 Count Hustle), Hustle, Bachata, Merengue, Salsa or Chacha.

Have fun whatever you decide to do!

I have been dancing for 7 years now, but it has always been contemporary. I have been thinking of taking latin ballroom dance lessons, but I do not know if it may be too late to be any good at it. I am 17, I would like a place that is not too expensive, and allows me the opportunity to participate in competitions. some place in Miami? Help.

Here is a helpful link:

http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/cls/1833698967.html

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Salsa Party from Dance With Me movie.

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Here is a dance lesson to help you learn Latin dance and the basic Latin dancing steps. Learn How to Dance Latin dancing : http://addicted2salsa.com/

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Houston Salsa Congress 2011, the 8th Annual, January 13-16, 2011 will take place at the Sheraton Brookhollow Hotel, Houston, Texas, Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend.

* Latin dance classes and workshops – Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
* Social dancing until early morning
* Texas Salsa Open Finals with the winners qualifying to attend the Annual World Salsa Championship held in Orlando, Florida
* Performances by Art in Motion, Saltimambo, Kelvin & Licelott, Mario B & Plan B, Hache Y Machete, Masacote, Majesty in Motion, and Melissa Rosado.
* Live music from Grammy nominated New Swing Sextet (Fania/Cotique Records) of New York City
* Head DJ – DJ Gonzo, Houston, TX

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The Houston Salsa scene is more than just your local night club. It’s about community, and helping one another. The Houston Salsa community is one of the largest and closest in the world! And an integral part of the Houston Salsa Congress is our annual scholarship program. Students involved in the Houston Salsa community have an opportunity to apply for the Houston Salsa Congress scholarship each year.

In collaboration with Albert Torres, the Houston Salsa Congress is one of the largest in the world! if you are new to the Houston Salsa scene, the Houston Salsa Congress is THE event you do NOT want to miss! Houston Salsa Dancers, Inc. board members work hard all year round making sure only the best programs are available each year.

The Houston Salsa Congress includes: * Workshops from top-notch instructors! * Group discounts for hotel reservations! * Group discounts on passes! * Some of the BEST professional shows in the World! * Texas Salsa Open Competition. * The BEST Social Dancing with over 1,000 attendees! *

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http://www.TheGuideInfo.com/salsa — Learn Salsa In Just 3 Weeks

Salsa dancing is also identify as slot dancing because couples don’t move around a large ground of the dance floor, as an alternative, they hold on in a more fixed or smaller ground of the floor.

3 Easy Steps to Learn Salsa Dance for beginner:

1. Side Break
You commence from either foot or step sideways, then you substitute the weight to your preceding support foot, keeping it in place.

2. Back Break
You commence from either foot and step backwards, then you substitute the weight to your preceding support foot, keeping it in place.

3. Forward Break
You commence from either foot or step forward, then you substitute the weight to your preceding support foot, keeping it in place.

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Actor Ricky Whittle and his dance partner Natalie Lowe perform a Salsa to “Dancing Machine”, made famous by The Jackson Five.

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Video Tutorial – Salsa: Lesson 1/12 Warm up Program – Salsa is a very energetic Latin dance. Lots of fun, complete with spins, sharp movement, and crisp turns.
Salsa is originally Cuban with deep Afro-Caribbean beats, and additional musical influences from Son, Guaguancó, Rumba. This dance is also similar to Mambo in that both have a pattern of six steps danced over eight counts of music.
Salsa is normally a partner dance, although there are recognized solo forms, line dancing (suelta), and Rueda de Casino where groups of couples exchange partners in a circle.
The name “salsa” is the Spanish word for sauce, connoting, in American Spanish, a spicy flavor. Salsa also suggests a “mixture” of ingredients.
It’s a great dance to learn if you want to break into the latin club scene all over the world!
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Charlotte Latin Dance

Ready to meet new and exciting people, relieve stress, and exercise while learning how to dance?

If so, come check out our Complimentary Intro to Salsa Dancing Class or pre-register for our 5 Hour 4 Week Courses offered in convenient locations within the Charlotte area. We also provide Private Lessons as well as Performance Groups and Special Events for your group, club, or organization. We feature an environment where the focus is to have fun while learning how to dance!

Completely For Beginners to Advanced Dancers! All Ages Welcome! No Partner Needed!

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