A Taste of Salsa, Volume I

In Volume I, Lisa and Andres present the steps and turns at a pace you can keep up with. They share the "how to's" and "how not to's" for proper lead and follow technique and detail the connecting pieces that are too often left out. In addition, equal attention is paid to both the leads and follows so that you become a dynamic couple and a solid individual dancer. As a result, your Salsa steps will feel more natural and your confidence will grow. This is just the thing for a non-dancer ready to take on their burning dancing desire!

In this volume, the following steps are introduced: Basic step Hand positions - Palms Up and Palms Down Body positions - Open and Closed Side to side step Swing step Transitioning between the positions and variations Combining variations Basic turn combination. Numerous practice combinations

With a bit of practice, you will soon become a Salsero.

Instruction for all volumes in the A Taste of Salsa series is given in both English and Spanish.

The next tape in the series, Volume II, introduces more advanced turning combinations, new ways of moving across the floor and focuses more on styling.
Customer Review: Great basics
If you are a novice and looking to learn in a correct and structured way, these videos (Vol I & II) are very sound and easy to understand. The videos are introductory, so if you already know the basics, perhaps they are not for you. Don't pay attention to the criticism of those who weren't smart enough to read the description and look for more information about the videos from the internet or the instructors' website. The videos are clearly labeled basic. That's why they are titled "A Taste of...." I gave it four stars because even though the intent is to make the tapes universal by making them bilingual, it does tend to slow the lessons a bit. Why not use subtitles for the alternate language?
Customer Review: Save your money!
This has got to be one of the worst Salsa instructional videos I have purchased to date. For the price you get very little. It is repetative and annoying. You only learn 3 steps. I would definately not recommend this video to a beginner.

If you are just starting out in belly dance then you will need some great belly dancing music to set the mood and motivate you. If you are new to the art and are concerned that you need to have authentic belly dancing songs to practice to then you can relax. For simple enjoyment or learning sessions at home, or in class among friends there is no need to look for authentic music.

The only thing that you need to be concerned with is that you enjoy what you are listening to, and that it makes you want to dance. The real deal music will only become important if you are interested in learning a traditional Middle Eastern style, then of course authentic music would be in order.

Compilations

Today there are quite a few compilation CD's on the market specifically created for belly dancing. If you want to practice your hip gyrations at home to the sounds of an authentic beat then a compilation like this is a great place to start. Most often these CD's offer you a wide range of styles from traditional Middle Eastern to a mix of traditional combined with Western styles. CD's like this are a simple and fun way to learn about the music behind the dance.

And don't feel shy about using other forms of music for fun. As long as the beat fits the pace of your dance and it inspires you to move, then go ahead and have fun. There are no rules and the sky is the limit as far as styles of music that will work. In fact Latin Music works astoundingly well for this dance form. It will serve as a good replacement if you cannot find a good belly dancing specific compilation CD.

The Real Deal

Now if you are a purist, or if you have a performance that you need authentic music for, then you should really seek the help of an instructor who has taught for some years.

The fact is that there are specific types of music that are particularly suited to each dance style. This means that even though you are playing authentic music, the piece being played may be wholly unsuitable for the dance you are learning. So a quick shuffle to the dance studio will do you good, and if there are no studios in your area then consider a video training course, these are often available online.

Find Belly Dancing music and info on video instruction visit http://belly-dancing-secrets.info a popular information site for women discovering the beautiful art of belly dancing.

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