Five(ish) Minute Dance Lesson: Salsa, Level 1

Have you ever wanted to take a Latin Dance class but didn’t have enough time? In this podcast, Latin Dance instructors Ricardo Loaiza and Elba Garcia prep you to dance the night away! Once you’ve practiced all three dances, find a local Latin Dance club or bust these moves at the next school dance! Wepa!

Ricardo and Elba, along with the dancers from the After School Dance Fund , walk you through the basic steps of the Salsa, one of the most common Latin Dances. The name for the dance was inspired by the food, the dance representing many different styles all being mixed together and re-interpreted on the dance floor. After learning the steps by yourself, grab your partner and dance together.

[amanda-sophiap]

One of the best salsa instructors I have come across. He knows how to TEACH.

[rebathomas]

I watched 3 other instructors and did not understand their teaching but you were so clear and easy to follow so thank you so much!

[shettybindiya]

What an amazing dance instructor. Made it so easy to understand the steps and lots of fun!

[morrisfurie]

Great video, the clearest and best instruction with a great instructor

[moneydas]

Awesome dance instructor. He teaches so well.Great.

[DaisyVanEgmond]

Cool! 3 simple moves makes it look like a whole beautiful dance.

[richardjayasinghe]

Excellent teaching. I am dancing in my childhood and mother learning but I understand what is the right theory of dancing from this video.
Thanks.

[MyGagaCat]

Excellent beginning instruction. Very fun to watch, learn, and perform!

[vtgreeley]

so simple and easy to follow...Thanks!

[JGKJM]

Finally a fun and easy video for beginners!

[jodyjohnsen]

Really love the instructions but I have to see it to learn. I'm sure the band is great but I'm here to see the dancing.

[oneworld]

I had no idea that guaguanco and cumbia are terms specific to dance steps and methods!?!?! Thanks for this program, it's more than enriching :)

[natascharas]

This video is salsa on1 timing / L.A. style Great instructions! Very clear explanation

[Colin_Holloway]

10 videos is and this is the first time I actually got it!

[natpeer]

Wow love this ❤ really the best, you can change people’s life by teaching something new everyday, bless you!

[donquixote]

The best salsa instructor ever !! I was able to learn those basic steps right away, and yes I subscribed

[TheMaisiemay]

Did a class night for the first time and it was just too busy so I got confused on the second class. This was perfect and easy to follow

[JenniferVanellasingandrelax]

you're a wonderful teacher. thanks!!

[raquelm]

Fantastic video for beginners. Well made, well explained. Loved sharing this with the newcomers to our little dance group!

[davidd]

I've watched about 15 different vids to learn the salsa and this was the best i found by far. Very helpful.
Thanks so much.