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If you have ever watched a dance competition on television, you've probably seen couples dashing across the floor, eye to eye, in a fast-paced and sultry salsa number that leaves them and their audience a bit breathless. And now that you've booked a Puerto Vallarta vacation rental , you can take advantage of the opportunity to learn salsa from a pro in one of the city's popular dance clubs.
Salsa has its roots in Cuba, and combines elements of Latin American, African and Western dance styles. Today, it's one of the standards in ballroom dance, and perhaps more important to you, shaking your salsa booty is one of the many ways you can work off those delicious dinners prepared by the chef at your Puerto Vallarta vacation rental.
Swing that thing
Among the things that distinguish salsa are the fast music, the dancers' weight changes (three changes in a 4-beat measure) and direction changes, and saucy hips. Even if your feet find it difficult to comprehend the basic steps and patterns of salsa, you might be able to cover for them with a hefty amount of hip swing and sway. You might be able to get a handle on salsa by watching other skilled dancers, and if you prefer more formal training, you can take a class.
Salsa learners have a couple of options in Puerto Vallarta. J&B Dancing Club offers lessons on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, and the Restaurant Santa Barbara helps budding salsa dancers learn the steps on Mondays. Of course, you may prefer to learn without the pressure of a ready-made audience (other patrons of the club may be inclined to watch your performance). For those who want to step on the dance floor fully prepared, a call to Felipe (322-117-2591), who teaches at J&B, can arrange for lessons in a more private location.
Once you've mastered the steps and wiggled into appropriate attire, it's time to take your dancing shoes out and wow the crowd at one of the city's favorite salsa clubs.
J&B Dancing Club, on the city's north side on Avenida Francisco Medina Ascencio, is a long-time favorite gathering spot for folks who enjoy Latin-based music and dance. They frequently feature live music, and when you get tired, you can enjoy the talents of other dancers.
La Bodeguita del Medio, at Paseo Diaz Ordaz 858, is another of Puerto Vallarta's popular salsa dance clubs, and they serve great mojitos, as well.
