| If you want to learn how to salsa dance like a salsa | | | | hotter Latin music themed albums to be released to |
| star, follow these tips: | | | | date. Volume 2 is also an excellent CD. The music is |
| 1) Take your time. Learning how to salsa dance is not | | | | so hot you'll be grabbing your dancing shoes the minute |
| an overnight process so don't expect to grasp it right | | | | you press play. |
| away. Although it's easy over time, give yourself time, | | | | Ultra Mix: The Best of Salsa - "Every salsa lover |
| be patient and practice, practice, practice! | | | | should have this in their collection." Some say its best |
| 2) Purchase some salsa music! By investing in at least | | | | suited for listening. Others are convinced it's one of the |
| on salsa album you're off to a good start. | | | | best compilation discs for dancing. But Salsa lovers |
| Here are some recommendations for some excellent | | | | who have bought it all agree its good music. Decide for |
| salsa CDs: | | | | yourself. |
| SALSA FRESCA - This is an excellent CD "for those | | | | 3) If you're not one to pick up beats easily, count out |
| who love to dance salsa, not just listen to it." This | | | | loud until you are able to synchronize the music and |
| compilation CD will have you grooving salsa style all | | | | the dance steps become second nature. |
| night long. Its inviting rhythmic beats are particularly | | | | 4) Plan on taking at least two classes a week, with at |
| good for those who love to Mambo. This CD is even | | | | least one practice session; if you want to learn (more |
| a keeper for non-dancers. A must have for your CD | | | | is better). |
| collection! | | | | 5) Practice Good Hygiene! Make sure you're clean and |
| TONY VEGA GREATEST HITS - Tony Vegas has | | | | ready to go. Breath mints, gum, deodorant and cologne |
| charm and Latin gentleman appeal that can be heard | | | | are every salsa dancer's best friend. Believe me; your |
| in his music. His musical style appeals to everyone. It is | | | | partner will love you for it! |
| smooth and romantic yet energetic and upbeat this is | | | | 6) Take Small Steps, and practice shifting your weight |
| an unmatched collection of Tony Vega hits from | | | | from one foot to the other, staying on the balls (front) |
| 1989-1994. His songs are infused with romantic tones | | | | of your feet. |
| and sensuous Cuban Mambo and Puerto Rican Salsa | | | | No, I mean it - Smaller Steps - a good guide is steps |
| style beats. | | | | no larger than the size of your own shoeprint! |
| Rough Guide: Salsa Dance ~ various artists - A huge | | | | 7) Wear comfortable shoes and breathable clothing. |
| selection of musical compilations put out under the | | | | Cotton fabrics are always a good choice. |
| Rough Series. Rough Guide: Salsa Dance is one of the | | | | 8) HAVE FUN! We only get one shot at life, enjoy it! |