Origination of Salsa… 

Salsa is a popular form of social dance that originated in the Caribbean. The movements of salsa have origins in Puerto Rican bomba and plena, Cuban Son, cha cha cha, mambo and other dance forms. The dance, along with salsa music originated in the mid-1970s in New York. Different regions of Latin America and the United States have distinct salsa styles of their own, such as Cuban, Puerto Rican, Cali Colombia, L.A. and New York styles. 

Where and on What Salsa is Performed

Salsa dance socials are commonly held in night clubs, bars, ballrooms, restaurants, outside, corporate events and especially when part of an outdoor festival. In many styles of salsa dancing, as a dancer shifts their weight by stepping, the upper body remains level and nearly unaffected by the weight changes. Weight shifts cause the hips to move. Arm and shoulder movements are also incorporated. Salsa generally uses music ranging from about 150 bpm (beats per minute) to around 250 bpm, although most dancing is done to music somewhere between 160–220 bpm. Nowadays, music is been alternated in many ways and salsa dance choreography is being performed in every aspect of music. Salsa dancing is an international dance that can be found in most metropolitan cities in the world. Festivals are held annually, often called a Salsa Congress, in various host cities aimed to attract variety of salsa dancers from other cities and countries. The events bring dancers together to share their passion for the dance, build community, and to share moves and tips with each other. These events usually include salsa dance performers, live salsa music, workshops, open dancing, and contests. 

Controversies Around It’s Name… 

There is some controversy surrounding the origins of the word "salsa," which has been ascribed to the dance since the mid-1800s. Some claim that it was based on a cry shouted by musicians while they were playing their music. Others believe that the term was created by record labels to better market their music, who chose the word "salsa" because of its spicy and hot connotations. Others believe the term came about because salsa dancing and music is a mixture of different styles, just like salsa or "sauce" in Latin American countries is a mixture of different ingredients. Different dance classes have been a major reason for spreading up of controversies like these. 

Countries Dancing Salsa…

There are a vast no. of countries performing salsa in present times. France, Belgium, Holland, China, Spain, Mexico, Italy, England and the USA. In Fact, Salsa is everywhere but these are the main hubs for salsa at the present. Cuba and Spain do a different kind of salsa but to the same music. It’s called Casino or Cuban Style. In Cuba salsa was started and then outspreaded in Puerto Rico and Colombia respectively. As India and Dance share a mutual relation is developing salsa in it. BAD has been an inspiration in India for salsa lovers and followers. Salsa is one of the most influencing dance form of the dance realm. It is being adopted by many dance communities and event designers. Salsa for its moves and swings will be the grooviest dance form of the world.