Salsa Dancing Benefits

Salsa is sexy, saucy, social and healthy

Salsa is sexy, saucy, social and healthy. Most of us have images of its beat breaking through sultry nights. It is the embodiment of rhythm and has become an internationally known dance form.

Salsa originated from Latin America, Africa, the Caribbean and North America. Being the Spanish word for sauce, salsa connotes a spicy flavor, which it has. Its origins can be traced back to the Old World Contra-Danze (country dance) or Danzn. It was brought to Cuba by the French who fled from Haiti. The slave trade brought rumba to the New World and with it, beats that were originally used to communicate with African gods. Slaves who converted to Christianity preserved their heritage by incorporating such rhythms to the Danzn. During the prohibition in the 1920s, some Americans chose to escape to Cuba and brought radio broadcasting with them. And subsequently, Afro-Caribbean music along with various Latin dances including the Salsa were introduced to the Western world.

During the 1970s, a Puerto Rican named Izzy Sanabria almost single- handedly popularized the term "Salsa" after he started a TV show called "Salsa" along with Latin NY Magazine. His magazine also held the first ever Salsa Awards in 1975 which garnered international acclaim for the upbeat genre of music and its creators. The popularity of the Hustle integrated partner-work into the Mambo. In the 1980s, Salsa dance instructor Eddie Torres, began to formalize the Mambo and has made it into a professional dance genre. It is currently one of the most well-known kind of social dancing which can be learned in a local dance studio.

Social benefits can be derived from Salsa dancing. First, your social circle expands as you get to meet new people during your dance sessions which are usually in groups. Salsa clubs can be found in almost every city and are excellent places to interact with others. Next, finding a date or a romantic partner becomes a breeze for single dancers. The nature of the dance makes you sexually appealing to others! Those in long-term relationships can rekindle the dying flame of their romance through the passionate movements of this dance. Lastly, you're going to feel like a million bucks after your body gets into excellent shape! Different aspects of your life such as your career, home, and studies become easier to manage as your become more confident.

Salsa dancing is beneficial to your physique as well. The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute reported that dancing can help you manage your weight effectively, lower your blood pressure, reduce your risk of coronary heart diseases, and strengthen the bones of your hips and legs. According to Mayo Clinic researchers, social dances can decrease stress, increase energy levels, improve muscle tone and coordination, and strengthen your body. Like other types of exercises or sports, the benefits that you get depend on how long you have danced, the methods that you use. and your skill level.

Taking up Salsa dancing by booking a flight to Cuba or other Latin American countries is an exciting experience. However, for those who are on a budget or have busy schedules, you can take up authentic lessons at a nearby dance studio in your area. Dancing is for everyone regardless of your age, ethnicity, shape or size. Savor the joyous moments of dancing to wonderful music, attaining your dreams, and transforming yourself through Salsa dancing!

by:Paul Smith.

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