Salsa is a Spanish word, which when translated literally means "sauce". Hot, spicy, and full of exotic Latin flavor, the dance Salsa is true to its name. People from around the world flock to nightclubs to take part in the music, the movement, and the experience which is Salsa.

Style: Social / Nightclub Latin
Timing : 4/4
Tempo: 160 - 220 beats per minute
Basic Rhythm: Quick-Quick-Slow
Music Style: Up-tempo Latin music

Learn a little On-line with Video Re-caps!

At the end of most lessons we video re-cap what was taught ...so students can watch the re-cap when they practice their dancing at home. The dance links on this page takes you to collection of those videos. I personally recommend practicing in a small space without carpet. This will help teach the man to lead the lady on a crowded dance floor.

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Enjoy and thanks ... Terry James

Salsa Clips

COB - Cross Over Break
CBL - Cross Body Lead
UAT - Under Arm Turn

Mambo Salsa Basic
Salsa basic step
Salsa COB
Salsa COB w/woman turning at end
Salsa COB w/both turning at end
Salsa basic progressive turn
Salsa progressive and chase turns
Salsa CBL woman's part
Salsa CBL man's part
Salsa CBL COB UAT end side to side woman
Salsa CBL COB UAT end side to side man
Salsa CBL COB UAT end side to side man2
Salsa CBLCOB UAT end side to side man count

Waltz / Rumba

Salsa / Mambo

The Swings