Salsa Moves
What is the name for the salsa steps done without a partner?
Shines
Salsa grew from music and traditions from which two countries?
Cuba and Puerto Rico
Have we been practicing salsa a social dance or a concert dance?
Social dance
In Spanish, salsa means what?
sauce
How do you say 'rhythm' in spanish?
What body part do we use to transfer our weight during the basic step?
Feet / legs
What US city became and important home for salsa?
New York City
Where can you see people dancing salsa?
Parties, celebrations, clubs, on the street
What other food would you pair with salsa?
Chips
Pase
What is the name for the pattern of beats that helps dancers stay with the music?
Rhythm
What famous club brought together dancers and musicians from many backgrounds?
The Palladium Ballroom
How does salsa dance require you to work together?
Listening, communicating, respecting space
What is an instrument used in salsa music?
Clave, drums, piano, guitar, horns, vocals
How can you ask someone to dance in spanish?
Tu quieres bailar?
Show us! Perform 2 salsa shines while keeping the beat
Performance challenge!
True or False: Salsa was created from one culture
False- many cultures
What is one difference from social dance and concert dance?
Social dance- for enjoyment
Concert dance- for audience
Who is the Queen of Salsa?
Celia Cruz
What does 'wepa' mean in english?
oh yea!! woohoo!!