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DanceTime Salsa contains just the Salsa practice track from the complete DanceTime Deluxe app, and represents excellent value for anyone learning just one dance. |
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Salsa movements originate from the Cuban Son dancing of the 1920s, and more specifically through the beat of Son Montuno with strong influences from the dance of Danzon, Mambo, Guaguanco and other Afro-Cuban folkloric dancing. Today’s Salsa dancing is a rich blend of Latin-American and Western influences; some other dance styles that have influenced today’s salsa include Western and Ballroom dancing. Salsa traces a 90 year history in which there are numerous evolutionary paths, sometimes split due to political and social influences. As a result, today there are various distinct styles of Salsa dancing, namely Cuban (“Casino”), New York Style (“Mambo on 2”) and Los Angeles Style (“On 1”). Other Salsa branches include Colombian Salsa (“Cali-Style”) and Miami-Style Salsa.
Salsa is normally a partner dance, although there are recognized solo forms, pole dancing (suelta) and Rueda de Casino where groups of couples exchange partners in a circle. Salsa can be improvised or performed with a set routine, choreography and freestyle.
CLICK HERE for a great article on finding the timing in salsa and other dances. Learn a little bit about music and rhythm, and find the one in salsa music every time
When you are learning a new dance, getting some good music to practice to, or just to enjoy, can be very difficult. The music is taking over and you want more of it in your life, but don’t know where to start.
To make the process a little easier, we’ve rounded up a selection of our favourite pieces by genre, and provided links to iTunes where available. If you have a particular track that you think should be featured here, let us know. Remember, musicians have to earn a living too. If you like it, please buy it.
Artist |
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Level |
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| Alex Wilson | Salsa Con Soul Timing Workout | Beginner |
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| Luisito Rosario | Son Pa Puerto’Rico | Beginner |
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| Peter Rolls | Rumba Rumberos (Beginner) | Beginner |
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| Saboreando | Son Piccante | Beginner |
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| Jimmy Bosch | Cocosito | Beginner |
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| Grupo X | J’s Joint | Beginner |
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| Tito Puente | Tito on Timbales | Beginner | |
| Gilberto Santa Rosa | Perdoname | Beginner |
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| Lenny Kravitz | Thinking of You | Beginner |
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| Pete Rodriguez | Micaela | Beginner |
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Cuban Salsa
LA Style / Crossbody Salsa
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qz7mRxkHYIk
Awesome Performance
Colombian Style
