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Salsa (Salsa, in Spanish - "sauce") - a folk dance native to the island of Cuba. Also called salsa and style of music that dance is performed. Gradually the love of salsa from Cuba spread to Latin America and later to Europe. In the 90 countries covered real salsa boom. Interest fueled become while incredibly popular melodrama "Dirty Dancing" with Patrick Swayze. The scene where Swayze Jennifer Grey dancing mambo (akin to salsa dance), awakened in many the desire to learn how to dance like the movie characters. So far, more than half of those who come to the dance studio for classessalsaDo so after watching "Dirty Dancing."
In Russia salsa brought Latino students. Coming to study in big cities, they opened a dance studio where she hadsalsa lessons Russian youth. Surprisingly, the hot Cuban dance very quickly caught on to the northern land. He gave the people what they lacked - the heat of Cuba and Latin American passion. At FirstSchool of salsa opened in Moscow and St. Petersburg, followed by a salsa movement joined Rostov-on-Don, Krasnodar, Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan, Yekaterinburg and other cities. Now in Moscow alone, not less than 15 studios, the schedule can be foundsalsa lessons. And every year there are more.
Salsa belongs to the category of so-called "social dance» (social dance). In contrast to ballroom dancing, where the foundation is a competitive aspect, learn social dance "for the soul." As you can tell from the name, social dance - this is primarily a dance for communication. People come to school not only to learn the dance moves, but also to get to know each other, find your friends and associates. A very important thing in social dance - improvisation. They have no clear sequence of figures. Tosalsa lessons provide a basic step and the main elements and combine them in a dance everyone can at their discretion.
Leading role in salsa, as well as in other social dances, of course, plays a man. The problem of girls - to know the basic step and feel management partner. It is assumed that not even familiar with each other and speak different languages people met atSalsa partyWithout difficulty understand each other on the dance floor. Every year in Russia and in the world there are plenty of salsa festival, which attracts renowned teachers and dancers from different cities and countries.
Here are some of the most popular questions that are frequently asked about salsa beginners. Women's magazine JustLady answers to them.
- I had never been involved in dance. Will I be able to learn how to salsa?
In order to
learn how to dance salsaDo not need any special sports or dance training. Many are beginning to deal with salsa "from scratch" and quickly achieve results. The main thing - to follow the recommendations of the teacher, listen to music and attend classes regularly.
- How long does it take to learn to salsa to feel confident on the dance floor?
Usually, after a couple of months of regular exercise can already start to walk on
Salsa party - Practice the study of the motion. This combination of "class - the party" gives a good effect. After six months of employment you are quite confident you will feel in the club.
- I want to make salsa, but I do not have a partner.
Despite the fact that salsa - pair dance, it is not necessary to attend classes with their partner. On time
salsa lessons couples change partners. This not only makes it possible to deal with those who came alone, but also helps to maintain a better feel for the girl (each partner is different).
- I'm 32 years old. Not too late to learn salsa?
Salsa is never too late to learn! The studios are engaged people of completely different ages - from 15 to 60. The dance is absolutely does not matter how old you are.
- Do I need special clothes or shoes for employment?
No. Choose the clothes and shoes in which you will feel comfortable, and that will not hamper your movements. It is better if the clothes will be made of natural fabrics. For the start of the course will suit any flat shoes - ballet shoes, Gym shoes or sneakers. If you want to start practicing immediately in shoes with heels, then opt for sandals for a Latina. They can be ordered in specialized stores dance shoes.
- I want to tidy shape for the summer. Is suitable for this class salsa?
Dance lessons may well replace the usual gym. Salsa good results in the tone of the buttock and calf muscles, removes excess fat on the abdomen. There are cases when after 2-3 months
salsa lessons people lose a few pounds in weight - it is still very active dance. Everything else, generate employment flexibility, give the movement expression and sexuality. Oh, and the ability to feel the partner, which is taught in thesalsa lessons, Is sure to come in handy in everyday life.
Elena Yarkova
Women's magazine Justlady