Salsa Styles
There are many characteristics that may identify a salsa style. These styles are made up out of different step patterns, different timing of steps, particular movement on the dance floor (for example: slot, circular), dancer preference of turns and moves, attitude, dress code, and others.
Salsa New York Style and Los Angeles Style The presence of one or more particular elements does not necessarily define a particular style. For example, many styles can be danced "On One" or "On Two". Dancing "On One" is also called LA Style. Dancing "On Two" is also known as the New York Style. Cuban Style Caracteristic for the Cuban Style is that the leader and follower circle around each other. Reuda de Casino For Rueda de Casino at least two couples are required. This salsa style goes by the name of 'Rueda de Casino' (Casino Wheel), due to the formation made up of several couples which, guided by a "leader", all make figures and exchange partners simultaneously. The Merengue The Merengue originates from the Dominican Republic. It is very similar to Méringue which is popular in Haiti. Merengue was made the official music and dance of the Dominican Republic by Rafael Trujillo, who coincidently had a Haitian grandmother. The Bachata The Bachata is definately part of the Latin American tradition, although it has only been around since the early sixties. Just as the Merengue, the bachata originated in the Dominican Republic. Salsa Colombian Style Salsa Colombian style originated from the northern region of Colombia and is heavily rooted in Cumbia, the national music and dance of the country. For this reason, salsa Colombian style can be danced to Cumbia music as well as traditional salsa. Zouk Zouk got its official start in 1979 with the formation of its biggest proponent, the band Kassav. The sound of zouk is hard to describe on paper, but contains a rhythmically and melodically dense mixture of brass instruments, tribal African drumming, electronic synthesizers, and rich vocal harmonies. From "Salsa Styles" back to "Homepage"
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