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Photos

Home hero: A salsa dip in Havana: Anthonydpadgett, CC BY-SA 4.0
Cuban Casino: Casino on a Havana street: Anthonydpadgett, CC BY-SA 4.0
Rueda de Casino: A Cuban salsa night in Leuven: Sean Reniers, CC BY-SA 4.0
LA Style On1: A salsa demo in a public square: GoToVan, CC BY 2.0
New York On2 and Mambo: Salsa performers in New York: longislandwins, CC BY 2.0
Cali Style Salsa: The Salsódromo parade at the Feria de Cali: Jyon, CC BY-SA 3.0
Cali Style Salsa: Festival Mundial de Salsa, 2015: Wikioutlaw, CC BY-SA 4.0
Son Cubano Roots: Casa de la Trova, Santiago de Cuba: Maesi64, CC0
Son Cubano Roots: Buena Vista Social Club on stage: Brian Snelson from Hockley, Essex, England, CC BY 2.0
Fania and the Name Salsa: Willie Colón and Héctor Lavoe, 1969: Fania Records, Public domain
Fania and the Name Salsa: Smithsonian Latino music exhibit: Tommy Miles from NYC, CC BY-SA 2.0
Celia Cruz: Celia Cruz in 1957: Ibrahim Arce (Narcy Studios photographer), most likely, Public domain
Celia Cruz: Celia Cruz with La Sonora Matancera: Ibrahim Arce (Narcy Studios photographer), most likely, Public domain
Celia Cruz: A Celia Cruz stage dress: Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, CC0
The Clave Rhythm Explained: A pair of claves: Hannes Grobe (talk), CC BY 3.0
The Clave Rhythm Explained: How to hold claves: Freddythehat at English Wikipedia, Public domain
The Salsa Basic Step: A salsa class in progress: Luis Alvaz, CC BY-SA 4.0
The Salsa Basic Step: Students learning the basic: Luis Alvaz, CC BY-SA 4.0
The Cross-Body Lead: A couple mid-pattern at dusk: Vladimir Pustovit, CC BY 2.0
The Cross-Body Lead: Leading a turn: Vladimir Pustovit, CC BY 2.0
Essential Spanish Dance Words: Rooftop dancing in Havana: FranHogan, CC BY-SA 4.0
Oye Como Va: Tito Puente's band in Atlanta, 1996: Don Ramey Logan, CC BY-SA 3.0
Oye Como Va: Tito Puente exhibit, Musical Instrument Museum: Marine 69-71, CC BY-SA 4.0
Oye Como Va: Santana in 1969: Distributed by Columbia Records, Public domain
Pedro Navaja: Rubén Blades in 2019: Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
Pedro Navaja: Willie Colón on stage: MerleEllaPatsy, CC BY-SA 4.0

Video

Cuban Casino: video BASIC STEPS FOR CASINO pt 1 // "Cuban Salsa", Messina Dance, embedded from YouTube
Rueda de Casino: video Rueda de Casino Flash Mob Demo Video (2024), Rueda Con Ritmo, embedded from YouTube
LA Style On1: video Salsa On1 VS On2 A Visual Comparison, Baila Productions Salsa Dance School, embedded from YouTube
New York On2 and Mambo: video Eddie & Maria Torres Dance Adonde Vas 1979, at June Laberta's Studio, Eddie Torres, embedded from YouTube
Cali Style Salsa: video SALSA DELIRANTE de Cali, única en el mundo | Delirio Hecho en Cali, Delirio Hecho en Cali, embedded from YouTube
Son Cubano Roots: video Echale Salsita, Septeto Nacional de Ignacio Pineiro - Topic, embedded from YouTube
Fania and the Name Salsa: video Fania All Stars "Live In Africa" - Quimbara (Celia Cruz), Fania Records, embedded from YouTube
Celia Cruz: video Celia Cruz - La Vida Es Un Carnaval (Audio), CeliaCruzVEVO, embedded from YouTube
The Clave Rhythm Explained: video Clave Explained / Son, Rumba, 3-2, 2-3 and more, WORLD DRUM CLUB, embedded from YouTube
The Salsa Basic Step: video Salsa Beginners 1 - Salsa Basic Step for the Absolute Beginner - Detailed explanation, Salsaventura, embedded from YouTube
The Cross-Body Lead: video Salsa Beginners 1 - Cross Body Lead for the Absolute Beginner - Detailed explanation, Salsaventura, embedded from YouTube
Essential Spanish Dance Words: video Beginners Cuban Salsa Figure "Basic, Dile que No, Guapea", Estilo Cubano, embedded from YouTube
Oye Como Va: video Tito Puente - Oye Como Va (Official Audio), Tito Puente, embedded from YouTube
Pedro Navaja: video Willie Colon & Ruben Blades - Pedro Navaja, Fania Records, embedded from YouTube
Short: 5 Spanish words every salsa dancer should know: Salsa band and salsa dancing - Fatacil Agriculture and Tourism Fair - Lagoa - The Algarve, Portugal (1469449571).jpg - Glen Bowman from Newcastle, England (CC BY 2.0) via Wikimedia Commons | Salsa Sunday at True North Square.jpg - Samsmachado (CC BY 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons | Salsa dancing.jpg - see file page (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons | Clase de salsa en Iberoconf 2023.jpg - Luis Alvaz (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons | CUBA Havana - salsa Anthony and Steph ii.jpg - Anthonydpadgett (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons | Salsa dancing - Cuban Salsa Leuven.jpg - Sean Reniers (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons | Rooftop Dancing in Havana, Cuba.jpg - FranHogan (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons | Danse au baptême 1.jpg - Michaelill16 (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons
Short: In Cuba, salsa can turn into a giant wheel: Rinco de la Salsa. Trinidad, Cuba. Octubre 2016. Foto. Yoel Díaz 04.jpg - Yoeztudioz (CC BY 3.0) via Wikimedia Commons | Salsa dancing - Cuban Salsa Leuven.jpg - Sean Reniers (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons | CUBA Havana - salsa Anthony and Steph ii.jpg - Anthonydpadgett (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons | Salsa Training Camaguey Cuba.jpg - Jialiang Gao www.peace-on-earth.org (CC BY-SA 2.5) via Wikimedia Commons | CUBA Havana - salsa Anthony and Steph.jpg - Anthonydpadgett (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons | Clase de salsa en Iberoconf 2023 11.jpg - Luis Alvaz (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons | Rooftop Dancing in Havana, Cuba.jpg - FranHogan (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons | Clase de salsa en Iberoconf 2023 29.jpg - Luis Alvaz (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons
Short: Salsa music is literally named after a sauce: Salsa band and salsa dancing - Fatacil Agriculture and Tourism Fair - Lagoa - The Algarve, Portugal (1469449571).jpg - Glen Bowman from Newcastle, England (CC BY 2.0) via Wikimedia Commons | Salsa dancing - Cuban Salsa Leuven.jpg - Sean Reniers (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons | Street Musician in Havana (49042271832).jpg - kuhnmi (CC BY 2.0) via Wikimedia Commons | Salsa dancing.jpg - see file page (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons | Clase de salsa en Iberoconf 2023.jpg - Luis Alvaz (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons | Cuban Drummer.jpg - FranHogan (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons | Statue of conguero in Caguas, Puerto Rico.jpg - Guaraguao (CC BY 2.0) via Wikimedia Commons | Cuba 2018 IMG 2401 (32130820988).jpg - Abderrahman Ait Ali (CC BY-SA 2.0) via Wikimedia Commons
Short: Why salsa dancers argue about On1 vs On2: Salsa band and salsa dancing - Fatacil Agriculture and Tourism Fair - Lagoa - The Algarve, Portugal (1469449571).jpg - Glen Bowman from Newcastle, England (CC BY 2.0) via Wikimedia Commons | Salsa dancing.jpg - see file page (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons | Rinco de la Salsa. Trinidad, Cuba. Octubre 2016. Foto. Yoel Díaz 03.jpg - Yoeztudioz (CC BY 3.0) via Wikimedia Commons | Salsa performers in New York.jpg - longislandwins (CC BY 2.0) via Wikimedia Commons | A salsa dance performance in samba costume.jpg - Magicc0077 (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons | Hudson River Park td (2019-04-24) 108 - Pier 45 Sunset Salsa.jpg - Tdorante10 (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons | Salsa Sunday at True North Square.jpg - Samsmachado (CC BY 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons | 2006-06-03 Congas1.JPG - Stephan Czuratis (Jazz-face at de.wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0) via Wikimedia Commons
Short: Why the Queen of Salsa always shouted Azucar: Celia Cruz 1.jpg - Lionel Decoster (CC BY-SA 3.0) via Wikimedia Commons | Celia Cruz 1957 color.jpg - Ibrahim Arce (Narcy Studios photographer), most likely (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons | Celia Cruz y La Sonora Matancera.jpg - Ibrahim Arce (Narcy Studios photographer), most likely (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons | 2024 Celia Cruz Womens Quarter.jpg - Phebe Hemphill (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons | Calle Ocho, Little Havana, Miami, Florida 2021 - Tiles.jpg - Sharon Hahn Darlin (CC BY 2.0) via Wikimedia Commons | Cuban coffee- 2013-04-05 14-30.jpg - User:Colinkb7 (CC BY-SA 3.0) via Wikimedia Commons | Cafecito Cuban Espresso.jpg - Mangocity (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons | Dios Disfrute a la Reina - Visiting Celia Cruz Mausoleum 2011.jpg - Paul Lowry (CC BY 2.0) via Wikimedia Commons