ABOUT SALSA

 
There is a lot of speculation as to the history of Salsa, but one theory is that it originated in Cuba and Columbia, being diluted as it moved through North America to places like New York.
Salsa solo dancer  
Two theories are that it started in the 70’s to create an umbrella for grouping Afro-Latin rhythms and that it was also used as a marketing tool.
  Dancing
Many types of music have influenced Salsa dancing. Cuba has many French and Spanish inhabitants, including many African slaves who were taken there resulting in a rich fusion of many different cultures.
Salsa in New-York  
There are step variations in counting. We count 123 567 where the beats 4 and 8 are transfers of weight, pauses or rests. Salsa can also be taught starting on the count of 2 which makes the appearance of the dance completely different.
  Cross-body lead
There are many types of Salsa, each with its own flavour of interpretation. Salsa Sensation teach the "New York" style which is based on the Cross-body-lead technique.