Salsa Dance Classes in Long Island, New York
Have you ever watched two people Salsa Dancing? Isn't it simply mesmerizing? Doesn't it seem like the single most magical, fun, and liberating experience? Salsa dancing is HOT! It is for all ages and cultures and one of the most exciting activities you can do. If you would like to meet new people, have an amazing time, and learn to dance all at the same time, then The Ballroom of Huntington is the place for you!
- Feel the Rhythm of the Latin Dances -
Basic Movements -
The basic step of all styles of salsa involves 3 weight changes (or steps) in each 4 beat measure. The beat without a weight change might contain a tap, kick, or pause. One of the steps is a "break step" a little bit longer than the other two. Different styles of Salsa are often differentiated by the direction and timing of the break step ("on 1" or "on 2" for example). After 6 weight changes in 8 beats, the basic step cycle is complete. While dancing, the basic step can be modified significantly as part of the improvisation and stylings of the dancers.
As a salsa dancer changes weight the upper body remains level and nearly unaffected by the weight changes. Caught in the middle are the hips which end up moving quite a bit--the famous "Cuban hip movement."
The arms are used to communicate the lead in either open or closed position. In open position the two dancers hold one or both hands, especially for moves that involve turns, or putting arms behind the back, or moving around each other. In closed position, the leader puts the right hand on the follower's back, while the follower puts the left hand on the leader's shoulder. In some styles, the dancers remain in a slot (switching places), while in others the dancers circle around each other.