The dance that began as a folk tradition has exploded into the mainstream, from nightclubs to performance halls, senior centers and salsa schools. Today, histories and traditions are recounted on ...

Until recently, Jema Kellum had never danced salsa. She was more into Reba McEntire and line dancing at the local VFW in Dallas, a northwestern exurb of Atlanta. But then something changed. She went ...

Jennifer Samaniego, 23, grew tired of watching from the sidelines as her boyfriend, who's of Puerto Rican descent, dances salsa, a Latin genre that developed in New York from Spanish Caribbean rhythms ...

TO HONOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLE. TONIGHT, IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE VIBRANT SOUNDS AND MUSIC OF THE LOCAL SALSA MUSIC AND DANCING SHOWS US. THIS INCLUDES BRINGING A CULTURAL ENERGY TO THE CITY. IT’S PART OF ...

OREGON, USA — In an upstairs studio in Northwest Portland, dozens of dancers of all abilities move their hips and feet to an irresistible Latin beat. As they sway to and fro, dance teacher Brandon ...

Performances in N.Y.C. His “Baile Inolvidable” has sparked a surge of interest in salsa dancing and brought in a younger generation. “It’s been positively contagious,” a teacher said. Jodi ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Salsa isn’t just for the dance floor. Done right, the fast footwork and hip-driven movements can rival a cardio ...

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A Latin dance company in Dayton is giving students lessons in salsa, bachata, and other specialty classes. It’s an introduction to not only the steps but also the culture. The ...

Couples in Society's "Scarlet Room" dance salsa late into the night. The Crossroads bar Society has become Kansas City's hub of social dancing, with two nights every week dedicated to salsa, bachata, ...

In the working-class city of Commerce, where cars speed past on highways and the Citadel Outlets tower over neighborhoods, there is a steakhouse named Stevens. By day, it’s a classic and charming old ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Camila Johnson, who is originally from Colombia but now living in Utah, says salsa dancing and salsa music are in her blood. "My country breathes salsa. It's everything. I grew up ...