Salsa is an 8-count dance that is thought to have first developed in Cuba. Many countries in the Caribbean and Latin America have their own style of salsa. The popularity of salsa grew in North America after a new fusion style was introduced and developed by Cuban and Puerto Rican immigrants in New York City. At this studio, we will be teaching a type of salsa known as salsa on 1 or Los Angeles (LA) style salsa. In this beginner class, you will learn the basic steps, holds, and turns used in salsa on1, also known as Los Angeles (LA) style salsa.