: Listen to classic artists like Celia Cruz or Tito Puente to internalize the clave and percussion cues. 3. Recommended Resources & Programs
: Spend 8–12 minutes twice a week practicing basic steps at home to build muscle memory faster than once-a-week long sessions.
: Salsa is typically written in 4/4 time , but dancers count to 8 to cover two bars of music. The standard rhythm is "quick-quick-slow," stepping on beats 1-2-3 (pause 4) and 5-6-7 (pause 8).
: In classes, rotate partners often. This develops better leading and following adaptability compared to only dancing with one person.
