Salsa Video Review

I really want to start taking dance classes but I’m not sure which of these two styles I should take. I’ve watched youtube videos but they both look really fun!!
Any suggestions and reasons why????

Salsa. Definitely.

Salsa is a much simpler dance and is much easier to pick up for a beginner. Plus, it’s more widlely known and you can go to salsa clubs and dance it socially much easier.

The tango, and any ballroom dance, is a very sophisticated and difficult dance, it’s actually a challenge to avoid stepping on your partner and learning the posture and technique. I’m not sure how quickly you’ll pick it up, but I think you’ll enjoy salsa a lot more.

I recently discovered that Latin music makes me happy. So imagine my surprise when with a few key strokes on a popular search engine I discovered the Ares Descargar Musica download site. Though not all 100 million downloads are Latin music, nonetheless, I have much to choose from, and so will you.

Here’s how it works. The Ares Descargar Musica is open source software (that means it’s free) and used by over 30 million people around the globe. As open source software, it’s a peer-to-peer network, which makes it a snap for file sharing. Not just for music downloads either, on the Ares Musica Descargar site you will find an eclectic choice of videos and video game to download as well. The choices will blow your socks off!

Be it video or music, if by some chance, you can’t find what you are looking for or you aren’t really sure what you are looking for, Ares Descargar Musica was smart enough to offer chat rooms to join. Once in a chat room, ask for recommendations. You’ll find out who’s the hottest artist, or just start a conversation with a fellow music lover.

I love Latin music because of the rich colorful history and the sensual sultry sound.
I love Ares Descargar Musica because the site is easy to navigate, fast, easy to install, and free. Though the site presents in Spanish, there’s a link to the English-speaking format as well, so dig in.

If the sounds of a strumming Spanish guitar moves you, or you just gotta dance when you hear the sound of a snappy salsa check out Ares Descargar Musica. You’ll find just what you need… fast and free!

domnik
http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/ares-descargar-musicafree-latin-music-downloads-1192768.html

Copyright (c) 2007 Jess Harley

If the only time you dance is at weddings, you have no idea what you are missing out on. First of all not only is dancing fun, it is also exercise! Think about your moving your feet, your arms, your twisting away and giving yourself a full body workout. Ever noticed how sometimes the day after a wedding, your body is a little sore, especially if you do not workout before hand? Celebrities, who take part in Dancing with The Stars, have reported an increase in weight loss. The most traditional way of getting a good dancing workout is to turn on some music and let yourself go and boogie down. It is also an excellent way to incorporate some bonding time with your kids too if you included them. There are days when Ill turn on the radio and me and my daughter will just dance our feet off.

There might be some of you, who are looking for something a little more structured and instruction. Not to worry there is something for you also. Gyms all around the world are starting to offer dancing classes. Starting off there is Cardio Salsa. This class if offered at The Crunch gyms nationwide or you can look for it on DVD. It is a low impact high intensity workout that combines the hottest Latin dances such as the cha-cha, mambo, samba and more with traditional dance steps such as the grapevine, lunges and arm raises. What women are loving about this workout is that they can take what they learn on the videos or classes and take it to a night club if they want to!

Cardio Capoeira is also becoming another popular dance workout. It was featured briefly on the cool down segments of the hit exercise video Turbo Jam, but has come out on its own as a great workout. In fact for fans of the hit Movie Oceans 12 might remember it being featured as the Night Fox dodges the lasers to get to the goods, or you might remember Catherine Zeta-Jones using a similar dance in the movie Entrapment. Cardio Capoeira is a basically a form of martial arts that is disguised as dancing. It was used to train Brazilian slaves martial arts without letting their captors know. It requires a lot of kicking, spinning and even cartwheels. What makes this workout so powerful especially on your buttocks and quads is the move the ginga which links one movement to the next so you will find yourself doing this often.

Cardio Striptease is another dance workout that is sweeping the nation. There are a number of DVDs out that offer a cardio striptease workout. This routine is part burlesque, part yoga, and part gymnastics. There are no concise steps and the whole point of the routine is to allow you to move freely and beautifully and learn to express yourself. You never have to worry about holding any sort of poses but move from one move to another by using slow moving hip and butt circles. The aim of this workout is to tone the hips, buttocks, thighs calves and abs.

Of course you can always go the more traditional route and sign up for ballroom dancing classes which will still give you a great workout. Which ever one of these you choose, you will burning fat and calories while having a great time. You wont even know you are exercising, thats how much fun you will have.

Jess Harley
http://www.articlesbase.com/fitness-articles/dance-your-way-fit-257716.html

Copyright (c) 2007 Jess Harley

If the only time you dance is at weddings, you have no idea what you are missing out on. First of all not only is dancing fun, it is also exercise! Think about your moving your feet, your arms, your twisting away and giving yourself a full body workout. Ever noticed how sometimes the day after a wedding, your body is a little sore, especially if you do not workout before hand? Celebrities, who take part in Dancing with The Stars, have reported an increase in weight loss. The most traditional way of getting a good dancing workout is to turn on some music and let yourself go and boogie down. It is also an excellent way to incorporate some bonding time with your kids too if you included them. There are days when Ill turn on the radio and me and my daughter will just dance our feet off.

There might be some of you, who are looking for something a little more structured and instruction. Not to worry there is something for you also. Gyms all around the world are starting to offer dancing classes. Starting off there is Cardio Salsa. This class if offered at The Crunch gyms nationwide or you can look for it on DVD. It is a low impact high intensity workout that combines the hottest Latin dances such as the cha-cha, mambo, samba and more with traditional dance steps such as the grapevine, lunges and arm raises. What women are loving about this workout is that they can take what they learn on the videos or classes and take it to a night club if they want to!

Cardio Capoeira is also becoming another popular dance workout. It was featured briefly on the cool down segments of the hit exercise video Turbo Jam, but has come out on its own as a great workout. In fact for fans of the hit Movie Oceans 12 might remember it being featured as the Night Fox dodges the lasers to get to the goods, or you might remember Catherine Zeta-Jones using a similar dance in the movie Entrapment. Cardio Capoeira is a basically a form of martial arts that is disguised as dancing. It was used to train Brazilian slaves martial arts without letting their captors know. It requires a lot of kicking, spinning and even cartwheels. What makes this workout so powerful especially on your buttocks and quads is the move the ginga which links one movement to the next so you will find yourself doing this often.

Cardio Striptease is another dance workout that is sweeping the nation. There are a number of DVDs out that offer a cardio striptease workout. This routine is part burlesque, part yoga, and part gymnastics. There are no concise steps and the whole point of the routine is to allow you to move freely and beautifully and learn to express yourself. You never have to worry about holding any sort of poses but move from one move to another by using slow moving hip and butt circles. The aim of this workout is to tone the hips, buttocks, thighs calves and abs.

Of course you can always go the more traditional route and sign up for ballroom dancing classes which will still give you a great workout. Which ever one of these you choose, you will burning fat and calories while having a great time. You wont even know you are exercising, thats how much fun you will have.

Jess Harley
http://www.articlesbase.com/fitness-articles/dance-your-way-fit-257716.html

For my graduation party, i wanna dance. i love danceing, and i wanna do swing, jazz, and salsa,i.e:maranga, bacchata, etc. what video can i watch b4 may 14th?

First off, jazz dancing is generally associated with swing (unless your thinking of modern jazz dancing which is more of a solo performance type performance dancing, not unlike ballet.)

Secondly, swing and salsa are social dances, and it’s cool you’re looking for resources online to learn from, but when it comes down to it, you are dancing with another person, not by yourself. Online resources might help you learn more, but they aren’t going to get you started. I recommend that you find your local lindy hop scene/instructor to get you started (where you can learn about lead and follow dancing).

For Swing, try searching you City/State on this website:
http://www.thelindyhop.com

You should try and find a "social swing" night. At these events there will be a cost for going (anywhere from $3 to $10). The benefit is that at these venues, there will normally be a swing dance lesson for about an hour, and then social dancing for the rest of the night, and you never need a partner!

That being said . . . there are online resources you can watch to increase your knowledge.

If you’re a beginner, you’re to want to start out by learning some East Coast Swing. This is the easiest to learn as a beginner. It’s a 6-count basic, and stays in that basic. It’s also a standard ballroom dance, and is very easy to find a teacher.
Here’s how to dance it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuCqgF90HFs
You’ll want to learn some basic moves like Inside Turn, Outside Turn, Cuddle or Sweetheart, etc.

Now, unless you’re going into competitive ballroom, there’s really no reason to stick with learning ONLY east coast, you’ll want to move on to Lindy Hop.

Lindy Hop is the original swing dance that developed out of the Charleston in Harlem. It’s almost always danced to what’s considered "swing music" by most people’s standards (and is also called The Jitterbug). It’s an 8 count dance that can have different variations.
Here’s how to dance it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVJu2q1cgcg

In addition you should learn other swing type dances like Charleston, Balboa and Collegiate Shag.

There are a few free instructional videos on YouTube and Google Video you can search for, but I find the best online resource is:
http://www.idance.net
They have some free lessons, but most you have to pay for . . . don’t worry, it’s only a $1 per video, so that’s pretty cheap! (Try searching "idance" on youtube and googlevideo to see free lessons they’ve posted.)

If you want a little inspiration about swing dancing, check out this video (It’s from a professional Lindy Hop competition):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myJj0mNNe1Y

For Salsa:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eit1ZsUyj3A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3Vb29FZ8k0
For Merengue
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi9uFiH7Pcw
For Bachata
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhyVl3DWGT8

I hope that helps!

With over 90 minutes of beginner instruction, this DVD features Salsa dance lessons from nationally known instructor, choreographer and performer Marlon Silva. Included as a special feature are four music videos with Salsa music from Guaracha.Basic Steps: Marlon Silva and his partner Susie Neff, teach the basic steps of salsa dancing in the back-and-forth step.Spinning: Learn the basics of spinning to spin with the right technique every time o the dance floor.Couple Dancing: Marlon and Susie demonstrate dancing as a couple, including the proper technique for hand position, resistance and distance.Leader Techniques: Learn the four leader techniques used to lead combinations the right way.Basic Combinations: Add spice to your Salsa by using all the techniques learned to make your first combination!System Requirements:Starring: Suzie Neff, Marlon Silva Running Time: 93 Min.Format: DVD MOVIE

Read the rest of this entry »