Salsa Dancing

Music and dance are a part of many cultures as entertainment and part of celebrations. The Salsa is a dance style which began in the Caribbean. The Cubans started what is referred to as, Salsa. Puerto Rico advanced the musical style. This dance is a mixture of Cuban son, the Mambo and others. The music is a big part of the dance; it has a strong African influence and is very rhythmic.

The Salsa is a partner dance, and can also have a group made up of couples switching partners frequently. The very social dance is hot, as the name suggests. The word salsa in Spanish means, "sauce," which describes this dance very well.

Dancing is not only fun but there are actual health benefits. Dancing can burn more calories per hour than some other forms of exercise. It is an aerobic exercise, which is good for your heart. You are having fun, enjoying the music, reducing stress, and decreasing blood pressure. Like with most exercise, the amount of time and how strenuous the dance will determine the  benefit. Dancing helps build your stamina, increase energy and muscle tone, and assistance with weight loss.

Salsa dancing sharpens your reflexes and mental agility. Learning to Salsa dance can increase self-confidence. Dancing is great way to meet new friends and help fight depression. Salsa continues to evolve and gather large numbers of fans. The Salsa is being embraced and accepted around the world. It is time to learn Salsa.