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Salsa resulted from centuries of dance evolution,
brought about by economic, social and political changes. It originated
in the ports of Cuba during the colonisation of the Spaniards, who
imported slaves from Africa. Bringing with them their culture, the
Africans introduced their rhythmic dance styles to the Caribbean,
giving birth to Afro-Latin dance hybrids like Son, Cha Cha, Danza,
Mambo and Rumba.
Salsa has risen to the status of a world dance. People from all
cultures are relating to it, there are in fact more Salsa clubs
in major cities like Los Angeles, New York or London than in its
historical homes like Cuba and Puerto Rico.
Salsa has an addictive quality inherent in this rhythm which fuels
the desire to become part of it and express it physically, this
varied music enveloped by the umbrella term "salsa," and
its fundamental, most visible instrument... DANCE... Dance gives
life to the music in many visible forms. Simply hot - Its seduction
lies in its simplicity.
Unlike some dances, Salsa does not intimidate with technicality.
Although there are basic dance routines to follow, at the end of
the day, Salsa is all about having fun and a good time.
Salsa appeals to many people because you are not constrained by
too many parameters, you are free to vary the basic steps and improvise
your own moves.
Salsa is something for you to enjoy, It allows you to do almost
anything - you just need to know the basic steps, which are relatively
easy, and follow the music.
Step into a Salsa club and you will notice that it usually does
not take complicated moves to wow the crowd. A stylish head turn,
a sensual hip wave or a flirty wink usually does the trick.
Another advantage of doing Salsa is that you are not confined to
one dance partner. You require a fixed partner for most ballroom
dances because the steps are choreographed. But for Salsa, you can
dance with anybody because the leader is an on the fly choreographer
when he relates to the music!
To get the most out of Salsa, the key is to 'let go'. While newbies
usually begin with feelings of inadequacy when they step onto the
dance floor, many have come to enjoy the dance by overcoming their
inhibitions.
You become less self-conscious once you are familiar with the steps,
many students are in fact surprised that they are able to loosen
up and dance in front of a large group!The shedding of inhibition
extends to their fashion sense as well. Its not uncommon to see
students - mostly professionals - have become "more daring"
in their choice of outfits since taking up Salsa. When the men first
start, they normally come in strait-laced pants and shirt, but after
a while, you notice them dressing up and wearing more colourful
and flashy clothes."As for the ladies, they start wearing less
and less!"
Hot Connection
If you are bored with the predictable movie-then-dinner routine,
you may want to consider adding some sizzle to your relationship
by taking up Salsa together with your partner. Salsa is a 'partner-dance',
and it is about making your partner look good, so you learn how
to please your partner.
Salsa provides a means to connect with others. So if you want to
widen your social circle or expand your business network, Salsa
might just be for you.
Swinging hips and an eclectic mix of happy people dominate the extremely
social and convivial atmosphere in Salsa clubs. Everyone is having
an enjoyable time and contacts are naturally made faster than anywhere
else.
"Visit any Salsa club in the world, and you are likely to
be received with open arms, people who do Salsa share very strong
bonds, probably because the dance brings out the warmth and passion
in you.Doing Salsa is very conducive for making friends. The Salsa
community is a very congenial one, Everyone knows everyone after
a while!
So take the first step and spice up your life with Salsa now !!!!
Join Now !!!
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