Links to my favorite Salsa sites

  • Descarga (mail order for virtually any Tropical CD) -- great resource, but I feel that their CD reviews are usually exaggerated.
  • Dancefreak (Edie, The Salsa Freak's website)
  • Salsapower (Best site for cityguides around the world)


    Articles of general interest to Salsa Dancers

  • Dancing on different beats of the music -- by Edie Lewis and Eric Freeman
  • Understanding Mambo Timing:  An in-depth discussion on timing and style distinctions, as well as thoughts on what makes a good Latin dance instructor -- by Paul Pellicoro.  (Technical, but very interesting.)
  • Very good explanation of the definition of "Dancing On 2 - NY Style" and how that is different from "Dancing On 2 - Cuban Style, Puerto Rican Style, and other styles"
  • Salsavideoreviews.org: The most complete list of all known Salsa videos
  • Amusing article about men being obsessed with learning moves -- by Steve Wasserman


    Links to Affiliate sites

  • iSalsa Magazine -- One of the only printed salsa magazines
  • Salsa classes in the Los Angeles area
  • Ballroom dance shoes and Chrisanne Dancewear for the social or professional dancer. They carry Supadance, International and Freed of London dance shoes.
  • Angel Ortiz's website, with information and links to lots of good information about salsa and salsa destiniations.
  • The North East's (UK) largest salsa class / club event in Newcastle, United Kingdom
  • Cuban Dance classes and events in Vancouver, Canada
  • Big Rueda de Casino Congress in Vacouver, Canada
  • Teachers and organizors of events in Amsterdam, The Netherlands