Are there different styles of salsa?
Yes, but that does not mean that they cannot mix. The two most widespread styles are the Los Angeles and the New York style. The LA style has a basic step that is slightly simpler than the NY style. As a result this style spread faster worldwide. However, New York style is slowly becoming the most popular. NY style dancer’s slightly different basic step gives the dancer a more relaxed, elastic style. The dancing looks and feel more natural. It is most important for you to know that we teach lead and follow: When you go out dancing, you don’t just dance with one style, you dance with whoever asks you! For men this mean: if you dance LA style you should be able to lead anybody. Ladies you should be able to follow anyone that can lead. Period.
