Frankie Martinez, one of the Eddie Torres students, gives here a beautiful and short introduction to the most popular salsa types.
To summarize:
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Linear type salsa → Has a rule of line, dancers move following the line pattern
- New York style (Salsa On 2) → elegant, musical
- Los Angeles style (Salsa On 1) → show style, dynamic, big, and powerful
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Circular salsa → Circular pattern, body movement, afro-cuban folklore incorporated
- Salsa Cubana
He gives a very good point: Listen first, speak second.