As an experienced salsa dancer, you may feel like you've mastered the basic steps and turns. But there's always room for growth and innovation in your dance routine. In this blog post, we'll explore some new moves and styles to take your salsa dancing to the next level.
1. Afro-Cuban Salsa
Afro-Cuban salsa is a style that incorporates traditional African dance movements and rhythms into the salsa dance. This style is characterized by its use of complex footwork, body isolations, and polyrhythms. To get started with Afro-Cuban salsa, try incorporating some of these elements into your dance routine:
- Complex footwork patterns, such as the "casino" or "salsa suelta"
- Body isolations, such as the "cuban break" or "suavecito"
- Polyrhythms, such as the "clave" or "rumba" rhythm
2. Rueda de Casino
Rueda de casino is a style of salsa that is performed in a group or "wheel" formation. This style is characterized by its use of call-and-response patterns, where one dancer calls out a move and the rest of the group responds. To get started with rueda de casino, try learning some basic moves and patterns:
- "Enchufla" - a move where one dancer is passed from one partner to another
- "Dile que no" - a move where one dancer refuses to dance with their partner
- "La salsa" - a move where the group forms a circle and dances in unison
3. Salsa On1 and On2
Salsa On1 and On2 refer to the timing of the dance steps in relation to the music. On1 salsa is danced on the first beat of the music, while On2 salsa is danced on the second beat. Both styles have their own unique characteristics and can add variety to your dance routine. To get started with On1 and On2 salsa, try learning the basic steps for each style:
- On1 salsa: Step on counts 1, 3, 5, 7 (quick-quick-slow)
- On2 salsa: Step on counts 2, 4, 6, 8 (quick-quick-slow)
These are just a few examples of the many styles and moves that can be incorporated into your salsa dance routine. By exploring new styles and techniques, you can continue to grow and develop as a dancer and keep your routine fresh and exciting.
