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Salsa is a Latin American dance that originated in Cuba in the late 1940s. It's a popular dance that's usually performed with a partner, and is a combination of Cuban, American, and other Latin dances: 

Origin

Salsa originated in Cuba, and is rooted in Spanish, African, and Caribbean dances like the Cuban Son and Afro-Cuban rumba. It was influenced by American soldiers, jazz players, and Latin American and Caribbean musicians who moved to New York City. 

Styles

There are several styles of salsa, including Cuban, Afro-Latino, and Colombian. The most popular style around the world is Crossbody/modern On1. 

Dance moves

Basic salsa techniques include the forward and back basic, single and double side step, back basic, open breaks, and mambo. 

Health benefits

Salsa dancing is an aerobic activity that can help improve cardiovascular health, increase endurance, and strengthen the lower body muscles. It can also help improve flexibility, coordination, and balance. 

Salsa is also a great dance style for improving coordination, timing, and musicality. However, one of the cons of starting with salsa is that it can be overwhelming and intimidating for beginners