Top Shelf Dance - Atlanta

Sale: $90 Individual |  8 weeks 

Latin Club Dance Classes

Salsa originated in Cuba.  Today's salsa dancing is a rich blend of Latin-American and Western influences; some other dance styles that have influenced today's salsa include Western and Ballroom dancing. Salsa traces a 90 year history in which there are a multiple evolutionary paths.  There are three major salsa styles, namely Cuban Salsa ("Casino"), New York Style ("Mambo on 2"), and Los Angeles Style ("On 1"). Other Salsa branches include Colombian Salsa ("Cali-Style") and Miami-Style Salsa.

Bachata originated in the Dominican Republic. The dance is a four-step beat achieved with a walking Cuban hip motion, and a unique “hip lift". The dance is performed both in open position and in closed position depending on the setting and mood of the partners. 

Merengue also originated in the Dominican Republic.  The hips of the leader and follower move in the same direction throughout the song by bending their knees slightly left and right. Partners may circle each other, in small steps, or switch to an open position and do a variety of turns and patterns.