Fun Facts
What's another name for Salsa Dancing?
Salsa Cubana
Where did salsa dancing originate from?
Salsa came from Eastern Cuba in the 1960's.
How many basic salsa steps are there?
There are 7 basic salsa steps.
Salsa was created in the early 1980's.
No, it was created in the late 1900's and brought to America in 1970.
What's the most popular used instrument in salsa?
The clave, wich is a popular rythmic tool
How many styles of dance are in Salsa?
There are six different syles of dance in salsa.
Where is Salsa the most popular?
Almost all of Latin America and along Latin communities in North America.
Name three of the basic salsa steps.
Right turn, Left turn, Cross-body lean, Outside Cross-body lean, Suzie.Q , Center front, Center back.
Salsa is the most popular partner dance in the world?
True
What is the type of instrument mainly used in Salsa?
Percussion
What is Salsa dancing popular for?
It is popular for it's Latin American style and music.
What year did salsa gain popularity globally?
In the 1970's.
What is the most important Salsa dancing step?
The cross-body lean is the foundation of the linear dance style of salsa.
Salsa was created by the Aztech in 2000BC
False.
How many instruments are used in a salsa band?
There is mainly four instruments used.
What happened to Salsa dancing in the 1930's?
Salsa began to gain popularity in Cuba.
What word or words does the name "Salsa", come from?
Salsa is derived from the spanish word, "Hot sauce".
How many beats are there in salsa?
There is a total measure of 8 beats in salsa.
Salsa is the most popular Cuban dance style.
True
What are the three main instrument families used in salsa?
Percussion, strings and brass are mainly used.
What's the name of Toronto's annual salsa dancing festival?
It's called the "TD Salsa", in Toronto Festival.
What particular dance did Salsa evolve from?
Salsa mostly came from mambo dancing.
Why are ruffles and colorful outfits worn in the dance of salsa?
Ruffles are used to create movement and vibrant colors are added to celebrate Cuban and Latin culture.
The only Cuban dance style is salsa.
False.
Name four instruments used in salsa, (Other than the clave)?