Salsa is very popular in Latin America, it is the favorite dance in Cuba. It symbolizes a cheerful and dynamic lifestyle. People enjoy a whirlwind of vivid emotions, passion and indescribable freedom. Salsa gives all this easily and joyfully. It is not necessary to travel to distant lands to learn this incendiary dance. People of any age can dance salsa. For this, you do not need to have special physical training.
From Spanish “salsa” is translated as “sauce” - it will spice up life, enriching it with a whole gamut of emotions, impressions and pleasures.
Salsa begins with steps
Different salsa dances in Cuba, in Colombia, Venezuela. Dance everywhere has its own characteristics and specifics. But there are simple figures that are used in any style of salsa. Basic steps for beginners are not difficult. And at the same time, steps are the foundation of this Latin American dance.
Steps are divided into short (fast) and long (slow).
They are the basis of the dance. The basic steps of salsa alternate as follows: two short - one long.
Walking in the dance is very simple:
- forward - backward, attach.
- back - forward, attach.
Anyone can dance salsa. To do this, it is not necessary to train with a partner. They dance not only in pairs, but also in groups. It is enough just to have a desire, a good mood and a little time. Maybe salsa is your lifestyle too?
First lesson
Straighten up. Feet in place. You already know the basic steps of salsa, add an account.
- One - the movement begins with the right foot. Step back. We leave the left foot in place.
- Two - the left leg steps over in place. Raise your leg a little and return to the same place. Body weight is transferred to it.
- Three - the right leg fits snugly against the left leg.
- Four is a pause.
- Five - the movement begins with the left foot. Step forward. The right leg remains in place.
- Six - the right leg steps over in place. Raise your leg a little and return to the same place. Body weight is transferred to it.
- Seven - the left leg is tightly placed on the right foot.
- Eight is a pause.
In just a few minutes, you have mastered the basic salsa steps for a partner.
The partner moves in the same way, but the score changes. He begins his basic salsa steps with a count of five. For him, it will be the score "time."
Beginners often make a mistake by skipping a pause. In fact, they dance "one-two-three." Whereas the basic steps of salsa are performed on a one-two-three-four basis.
Additional movements
Never forget that salsa is the passionate, sensual dance of Latin America.
In it, pelvic movements are of the utmost importance. Therefore, when moving in a dance, you need to draw on the movement:
- hips;
- hands;
- the pelvis;
- and, of course, facial expressions!
Movement always helps to add sexuality and appeal to the dance.
If you do not like monotonous and boring physical exercises, then salsa will successfully replace fitness!