Salsa Dancing Questions & Answers

Salsa Styles History 
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I was looking through the net for my question, but I couldn't find exact answer.

the question is: what is the chronological order of salsa …

How To Stop Back Leading 
How do I stop leading especially if the guy is a weak lead?

Finding the right Instructor 
How do I find the right dance instructor for me?

Your partner dancing with somone else 
Is it normal for your partner to want to dance with someone else just to dance? Or does that seem disrespectful or inappropriate?

What is the home of Salsa? 
What is the country that most feel is the home of salsa?

Age limit for learning salsa 
What should be the age for learning salsa?

Dancing with a beginner girl 
Hi, I have been taking salsa lesson on-and-off for about a year. Long story short, I can now start going to clubs, so today I went practically for the …

What to wear to a salsa date? 
Ok, I have a blind date with a salsa maniac. Neither of us are spring chickens (ok, over 40!). I'm trained in ballet and some ballroom but not really so …

Salsa speech for public speaking 
What are the benefits and advantages of salsa dancing?

Age To Learn Salsa 
Do you have to be a certain age to learn salsa?

salsa dance 
hi i need to teach my school kids how to salsa dance and i haven't the first clue how

Salsa basics... 
I am a beginner at salsa dancing and my partner is a little bigger than me..and when she spins into my arms, sometimes I can't hold her and fall out of …

which style to choose? 
I began studying the Cuban style 10 months ago, but many of my friends are dancing the LA style. I am not sure what is better, I am still wavering and …

Multiple turns 
Could you recommend any special tricks, tips and/or exercises that help improve multiple turns?

Thanks!

Please help - She expects us to dip. 
In my high school Spanish class we are learning to salsa and the teacher paired us up with people who she thought fit, and now I am stuck with this guy …

Some Days. 
Hi My Name is Guillermo.

I'm new to your website. but I have a question that maybe u can help me with........... I have been taking salsa classes …

Hardly anyone asks me to dance! 
I am a decent dancer. I won't say fabulous because I'm fairly new, but I take semi-private classes twice a week and rueda casino style classes two or three …

Salsa Beat and Steps 
What I like to know is when listening to the Salsa Music at which beat do you step into so that your steps are in sync with the music.

I learned that …

Moves Similar To Salsa  
I am doing a salsa dance for one of my speeches in school. I know the basics,but are there other moves or dances that you could do that is similar to …

What is the correct basic step ? 
I am currently taking salsa lessons in New York City and they are currently instructing me with the following basic steps:

The right foot is the first …

Time To Become a Professional Salsa Dancer 
How long would it normally take for someone to become a professional salsa dancer ?

What To Wear for Salsa Lessons at SSQQ in Houston? 
I've heard that for dance lessons in general, and salsa in particular, shoes that DON'T grip the floor are best. But what attire is the best for salsa …

Salsa Dancing Origins 
When and where did salsa dancing originate?

Upperbody movement  
I took first Salsa class last night. I saw instructors were moving upper body and also hips. However, my colleague said we are not supposed to use upper …

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Differences in Cuban Salsa? 
Ive been looking into participating a Cuban Salsa class?

Ive been watching this video and i know the dancers are professional but i was wondering if …

How to Move Your Hips While Doing The Basic Salsa Move Not rated yet
I am learning salsa dancing from a school, but I am not getting how to move my hips while doing the basic front and back step. I can do sideways, but I …

Elements of Salsa Not rated yet
Hi sorry about all the questions but it's for my assignment in dance and I really need this information. Thank you I have found the website really helpful …

Song Title/Artist Not rated yet
Back in the early 70's I went to a party. There was a salsa song that told you to turn off the light and then put it on. One person did this while the …

Basic Ladies Turn Not rated yet
Hi there,

I am having issues trying to master this - What is a step by step breakdown for this as I think once I get this I can practice at home & be …

Salsa congresses Not rated yet
Hello,

Love your site! I would like to know if you have any tips, money saving tips, and advice on purchasing tickets, flights, workshops, when going …

Figures in L.A style Not rated yet
Hello,

Is it true, that there are no specific names for the figures in L.A style? I am currently being taught figures, which names I can't find in google. …

Matching dances to songs Not rated yet
I am holding a treasure hunt this spring for my neighborhood. The theme is a night at the Copa just before the revolution, and the treasure hunt is structured …

Feeling Comfortable With Salsa. How long does it take? Not rated yet
How long does it take to start feeling more confident as a beginner salsa dancer?

Assuming 2 hours of studio practice/week and being a good learner. …

Careers in Salsa Dancing Not rated yet
I can't find any information about Careers in Salsa dancing, and I need that information for a my Senior Project.

I figured "Salsa Dancing" might be …

Shoes Not rated yet
Where is a good place to find ladies dance shoes in Houston for a reasonable price?

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