Description of the dance styles
Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba & more: at Salsamás you can learn Caribbean and African dances in two studios in Munich – in Maxvorstadt and in Pasing. Here are our dance styles.
Salsa LA Style (On1)
LA Salsa (on1) style is danced in line to 1 and is characterized by dynamics and power! The typical LA style salsa is almost suitable for all dance events, but also for show performances.
Salsa New York Style / Mambo (On2)
Mambo (on2) - Salsa NY Style, or also called Eddie Torres Style is danced in line on 2. The Mambo is characterized by soft, gentle flowing movements and dance combinations. The typical Mambo is suitable for social dance!
Salsa Cubana
Salsa Cubana is danced in a circle and is all about playful turns, lots of body movement and joy of life. Typical is the “Rueda de Casino”, where several couples dance in a circle and change partners on call – together with the infectious energy of Cuban music.
Bachata
Bachata originates from the Dominican Republic. The music is very emotional and it is a very romantic dance style. Bachata is similar to salsa spread around the world, varied and very popular!
Bachata Sensual
Bachata Sensual is a modern development of Bachata with flowing waves, body movements and turns. It is danced closer and lives from an intense connection between the partners.
Cha Cha
Cha Cha has Cuban roots and was developed in the early 50s based on the Danzón. Cha Cha is danced in line on 2 and is pure joy on the dance floor - the slower pace allows for precise and smooth execution of the movement.
Kizomba
Kizomba as a dance is a modern development of traditional Angolan semba and other dances from Portuguese-speaking Africa that are mainly danced at (family) parties and as part of holiday celebrations. The word kizomba itself means party in the Kimbundu dialect native to Luanda, the capital of Angola. Kizomba is danced with everyone - young, old, family, neighbors, friends, etc. The relatively close dance posture allows for a special kind of connection and communication between partners, which is one of kizomba's distinguishing features.
UrbanKiz
UrbanKiz is the modern, urban version of Kizomba. It is danced to more electronic beats – with clean lines, pauses and creative figures. Perfect for everyone who already dances Kizomba and wants to try something new.
Curious? You will find all classes for beginners and advanced dancers under Dance classes in the menu. Singles and couples are very welcome!