Salsa is a dance, which is similar to the Mambo, you step to 6 beats of an 8 beat count in both dances. Salsa however in made up of little bit of everything derived from Latin and Afro-Caribbean dances and it is mainly danced to Spanish speaking music. There is also no pin-point as to where Salsa originated from – bit of Puerto Rican – some of Colombian – added spice from Mexico but mostly Cuban as Cuba has been the focal point of Latin Dance and Music for centuries.

For me Salsa is a very free way of dancing – only a few rules to be followed – and beat of drums in the music is invigorating – a passion for life!

Party time after every class, make sure you stay and practise what you have learnt, well enjoying the Salsa Beats.

Try make it to the most popular Salsa Gig in town, Every Wednesday evening at Bar 96, Witkoppen Rd, Cnr Main, Fourways. www.96.co.za

Salsa Dance Party, 2nd Saturday of every month at ninetysix.

Did you Know: Cuba may be a Third world country but has First world standards of Health Care and Education.