Addicted2Salsa
Pocket Salsa
Master the art of salsa dancing in the comfort of your own home (or classroom) with a high-quality and easy-to-follow series of videos. An instructor and his partner demonstrate all the basic steps, and a whole rhythm section gives...
University of Michigan
University of Michigan: Chico's Salsa Virtual Tour
This multimedia tour of Salsa dancing includes general background information, a chronology of salsa, sound and video clips, biographies on salsa artists, and resources for further reading and research. Also included is a "Salsa...
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Ballroom dancers.com: Learn the Dance
This site contains information on the history and styles of ballroom dances. Find the type of dance you're interested in and the site will provide an overview, syllabus, featured steps, and even music.
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Cambridge University: The History of Salsa
A good introduction to the history of Salsa music and dance, covering all the periods of Salsa dance.
Central Home
Central Home: centralhome.com: History of Dance
Visit this site for information on a variety of dance forms. It gives background information on the origination of the dances and how to perform the dances.
University of Michigan
University of Michigan: Salsa Chronologies
A brief chronology by decade of the major events in the history of salsa music development.
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Salsa Dancing Events
A calendar of salsa events in and around the New York area that give an idea as to the demographics of this type of music.
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The Timba Website: Cuban Music
A newspaper article describing the 'invasion' of the United States by Latino music.
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Recreation Arts Dance: Salsa vs. Mambo
An article discussing the similarities and differences between Salsa and the Mambo, both Latin American dances. The article mainly discusses the steps of both dances, but has some information about the style and feel of the music.
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Mundo Latino: Seccion De Musica
This is a compilation of links to other sites that feature Hispanic music and artists. It includes a list of musicians, song site links and music portals, and Spanish language radio/television stations.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Celia Cruz
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Celia Cruz, a Cuban singer who reigned for decades as the "Queen of Salsa Music," electrifying audiences with her wide-ranging, soulful voice and rhythmically compelling style.