How to Salsa Dance

Summary: Salsa is a Latin dance and musical style that was introduced to the United States during the Cuban and Puerto Rican immigration, between the 1940s and the 1970s. There is some debate as to the origins of salsa, but the rhythm is a fusion of traditional African and Cuban and other Latin-American rhythms, including the Mambo and the Rumba. Salsa dancing is one of the most popular dances worldwide, and because the rules of the dance allow for a lot of creative improvisation, many different styles have developed, including Miami style, Puerto Rican style, New York style, L.A. style and Cuban style.

In this free video dance lesson, our expert will teach you how to salsa dance. If you have ever wanted to learn energetic, sexy dance moves, salsa dancing in the dance for you. Our experts will teach you step-by-step instructions for doing a variety of basic salsa dancing moves, including the cross body lead, right outer spin, copa steps, and the butterfly spin. You will also get tips for salsa dancing rhythms and how to put the steps you learn to music. Salsa dancing can be a great work out, and a good way to express yourself in a creative way, so let our experts show you how to salsa dance with this free video series.