Wellbeing A-Z -Salsa

Salsa is a vibrant dance form with roots in the African Caribbean community, primarily developed in Cuba and popularized in New York. It combines elements of French danceon, African rumba, Spanish troubadour, and African drum beats. The name 'Salsa' reflects its diverse cultural origins. The dance is as much about the music as the movement, with African slaves historically using drum beats to uplift spirits. Salsa dancing involves a 3-step pattern to a 4-beat measure, typically performed at 140 beats per minute.

Which two dance styles contributed to the creation of salsa?

• Brazilian samba and Cuban mambo

• American jazz and Caribbean calypso

• Spanish flamenco and African samba

• French danceon and African rumba

What does the name 'salsa' symbolize in terms of the dance's heritage?

• A blend of different dance styles

• A mix of exotic vegetables

• A fusion of cultural backgrounds

• A combination of musical instruments

How did African slaves contribute to the development of salsa music?

• By writing songs about freedom

• By creating new musical instruments

• By keeping drum beats to uplift spirits

• By introducing new dance moves

What is the tempo of salsa music in terms of beats per minute?

• 160 beats per minute

• 140 beats per minute

• 100 beats per minute

• 120 beats per minute

How many steps are incorporated in a 4-beat measure of salsa dancing?

• 3 steps

• 5 steps

• 2 steps

• 4 steps