Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Learn About Salsa Dance


Salsa resulted from centuries of dance evolution, brought about by economic, social and political changes. It originated in the ports of Cuba during the colonization of the Spaniards, who imported slaves from Africa; bringing with them their culture, the Africans introduced their rhythmic dance styles to the Caribbean, giving birth to Afro-Latin dance hybrids like Son, Cha Cha, Danza, Mambo and Rumba.



Salsa has risen to the status of a world dance. People from all cultures are relating to it, there are indeed more Salsa clubs in major cities like Los Angeles, New York or London than in its historical homes like Cuba and Puerto Rico.

Salsa music has an addictive quality inherent in its rhythm which fuels the desire .....

Read on more at Arts Origin.com


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