Brief

Latino Princetonians organized a salsa workshop in four sessions on May

9, 21, and June 5, 18. Light refreshments were offered, and on the last

session we held our end of the year reception.

The salsa workshops were taught On1, also known as L.A. style. The count

is 1-2-3, 5-6-7 for a total of 8 (4 and 8 are the slow parts). The rhythm is

quick-quick-slow, quick-quick-slow. The change of direction is on 1 and 5.

There is also salsa On2, known as N.Y. style. Here the count is 2-3-4, 6-7-

8. While the rhythm is the same, the change of direction is different, on 2

and 6. Check the following links to have a better idea:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiQlncfBdHs

https://thedancedojo.com/blog/salsa-timing-the-difference-between-

salsa-on1-and-on2/

For a quick review of some of the moves taught during the workshop

check the following link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVtWSZOttC0

Many thanks to…

Damaris Zayas and Deedee Ortiz for taking the lead in organizing this event.

Damaris for putting together the reception during the last session, taking care of the overall logistics of the series, the flyer, and the artwork. We could not have done it without you!

Ricardo Marquez and Arturo Perez for teaching the workshop series. You both are excellent instructors!

Those who shared their pictures.

Those who came, danced, and had fun!