Some basic steps for salsa are the basic forward and back, backwards basic, and side basic (ArtsEdge). When you dance salsa, you find the beats in salsa music you are given and dance on the phrase labelled as “1, 2, 3” and “4, 5, 6” (Salsa Dance Patterns) (HowcastArtsRec). You can start on the one-beat and you do two quick steps and then a slow one and repeat to fill the 8-count (ArtsEdge). With a partner, the woman is only “marking the time” and “helping the man to execute the steps” while showing her sensual side with her hips (Me Priva Pictures). The man’s movements are aggressive, tougher, and stronger with hips (Me Priva Pictures). While both should move smooth and strong, the only body parts that you be really moving are the lower body with
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Although they danced in ‘casinos’, they also dance in classes, streets, competitions, or in someone’s house (Me Priva Pictures). For example, in the movie where people were practicing for a dance show and competition, they were not always guaranteed a good space (Me Priva Pictures). They had to make due with what they had, just like how in their society their freedom to do whatever is limited. Many cannot even afford or have access to new, shiny costumes for dancing (Me Priva Pictures). However, the clothing that is generally worn are flexible and comfortable for the dancers (DancePoise). In general, the costumes for more formal salsa dancing. For women, it is common to see them wear, slanting, layered skirts, mesh skirts, one-shoulder sleeve dresses, and full-length dresses (DancePoise). The men typically wear loose fitting, brightly colored shirts — some are white, yellow, red, black — and tight pants, usually “black or dark brown” (DancePoise). Whereas in the movie, a short, tight shirt with jeans or shorts is what women wear for casual salsa (Me Priva Pictures). In contrast, the men wear a loose, button-up shirt or no shirt with shorts or jeans (Me Priva
Although they danced in ‘casinos’, they also dance in classes, streets, competitions, or in someone’s house (Me Priva Pictures). For example, in the movie where people were practicing for a dance show and competition, they were not always guaranteed a good space (Me Priva Pictures). They had to make due with what they had, just like how in their society their freedom to do whatever is limited. Many cannot even afford or have access to new, shiny costumes for dancing (Me Priva Pictures). However, the clothing that is generally worn are flexible and comfortable for the dancers (DancePoise). In general, the costumes for more formal salsa dancing. For women, it is common to see them wear, slanting, layered skirts, mesh skirts, one-shoulder sleeve dresses, and full-length dresses (DancePoise). The men typically wear loose fitting, brightly colored shirts — some are white, yellow, red, black — and tight pants, usually “black or dark brown” (DancePoise). Whereas in the movie, a short, tight shirt with jeans or shorts is what women wear for casual salsa (Me Priva Pictures). In contrast, the men wear a loose, button-up shirt or no shirt with shorts or jeans (Me Priva