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There are 3 main styles of Salsa danced in the UK
today: LA Style, Mambo (a.k.a. New York Style) and Cuban. We teach LA style.
LA and Mambo Style involve the follower (generally
the female) traveling in a straight line while the leader steps out of the way. The difference between the two is
in which beat of the bar is emphasized. LA Style is also referred to as 'On 1' because the dance
emphasizes the
1st beat in the bar. Mambo is also referred to as 'On 2' because the dance emphasises the 2nd beat in the bar.
These styles generally look quite dynamic and funky.
Cuban style involves the follower and the leader going in circles around one another. This style looks most like
what salsa is generally imagined to be. It is danced in a more sensual and traditional way than LA or mambo style
but looks less funky |
