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Are you an On1 Salsa dancer wanting to switch to dancing On2 salsa timing? In this article I will give you some of my simply tricks to make your transition smoother and easier.

Many people consider dancing On2 harder than dancing On1. I think there is truth to that statement, especially in the beginning of your dance career. What makes dancing On1 easier, in my opinion, is that in the beginning as you learn to count the music it is often easier to recognize the first beat of the music and therefore emphasize it. Often the singer in a salsa song begins singing in the beginning of the phrase of the music on the count one. In many salsa songs the core beats 1,3,5, and 7 are emphasized very heavily with instruments like the cow bell, which makes dancing On1 and emphasizing the 1st and 5th beat of the music often much easier.

However, once you actually learn to count the music, in my opinion, it becomes very easy to dance both On1 and On2. And if you are already dancing On1 switching to dancing On2 salsa timing can be very easy. Here is why.

Once you learn to recognize the first beat of the music, you simply have to switch your steps and practice emphasizing the second and sixth beat of the music instead. The way I switched from dancing On1 to dancing On2 literally almost over night was simply recognizing the first beat of the music in a song, taking my step in place and then stepping forward on the second beat of the music.

For many, the hardest part in learning to dance salsa is often learning to count the music and recognizing the rhythm, but once you have learned to count the music, it becomes very easy for you to dance On1 or On2. Think about it, there are thousands of beginner dancers who mastered On2 dancing in New York or Puerto Rico from the beginning. There is no reason why you could not do it too, especially if you already know how to count the music. Simply make a mental note on which way you want to dance to the music and just practice your On2 steps over and over again. Even the same complicated turn patterns that you have learned On1 will soon become easy to execute them On2.

Of course there is something to be said about your habits and your ability to be adaptable to change. For example, just a while ago on a salsa club I tried to dance with a great follower on breaking forward on the fifth beat of the music (RicaSalsa style). And although I consider myself being able to switch from dancing LA style (On1) to New York style (On2) and vice versa fairly easily, as I was intending to step forward on the fifth beat and back on the first beat of the music I found myself on several occasions stepping forward on the sixth and back on the second beat of the music instead (dancing New York Style salsa).

But I believe at this point I could easily be able to switch to emphasizing the fifth beat of the music also with just practice. If you think about the ballroom dancers, they master many different dance types and have to be able to switch from one form to another in an instant. In the end it is practice that makes the difference.

For some additional help, there are also many software programs that allows you to breaks down the different instruments and rhythms that can be very helpful for increase your understanding of the different salsa rhythms. Obviously, salsa DVD's, taking group and private classes will always be very helpful to develop you as a dancer whether you dance On1 or On2 or both.

And there you have it, some of my simply tips to switch from dancing On1 to On2 salsa timing.

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About The Author:

Mikko Kemppe is an avid salsa dancer/instructor/performer and promoter. Read here to learn more about salsa timing.

Electrify Your Senses with Belly Dance Music

Belly dancing has been popularized over the years as a joyful woman’s art, and why not, after all it has all the essential ingredients that make it worthy to be cherished at moments of joy or woe. Now days belly dancing is not only practiced by female dancers, even male dancers all over have taken a deep interest in this form of art. This dance form was made popular by the Arabs, who called it raqs sharqi (“oriental danceâ€). With the passage of time, Belly dance has witnessed several alterations in its form, style, and costume and the same goes for its music.

When it comes to Belly dance music, it’s those grooving beats with their upbeat motions that imparts this dance form its true beauty. The graceful movement of each part of the body with a flickering pulsation of the hips and the hypnotic music forms the awe-inspiring sight to behold.

Belly dance music is always associated with Middle Eastern Music. Improvisation of this genre has taken place with the introduction of various instruments, each of which has their own specialty. Nonetheless, Belly dance music has to be such that it creates an electrifying and stimulating atmosphere and helps to ignite the fire both within the dancers and the audiences. The traditional Middle Eastern music instruments like tabl beledi, nakara, and a wide assortment of Eastern frame drums multiplies the real flavor of Belly dance.

Along with different “fusions†of belly dance, the music has also fused with different forms and styles of music. The contemporary form of belly dancing has been popularized by Shakira, the Latin America rock star. She brings forth a beautiful blend of Belly dancing along with Latino as well as other modern dance forms. Suhaila Salimpour, (world renowned dancer, performer, and choreographer) has also stepped up in revolutionizing belly dance music with her online belly dance mp3 store that features very modern and very classic styles of bellydance music. All for download.

Music stores all across the globe houses Belly dance CDs and DVDs, which can be enjoyed at leisure moments. Suhailadigitalstore.com offers a wide collection of Belly dance albums and is updated frequently. The variety at this store is sure to enthrall your senses by all means. Before making a purchase you can also listen to a sample playlist absolutely free of cost.

About the Author

Suhaila Salimpour is a highly acclaimed dance performer, teacher, and choreographer of belly dance. She just opened her online bellydance music store and her main belly dance website both of which are full of belly dance music and information for belly dancers.

Is the Dirty Dancing musical acceptable for my 10 yr old daughter?

I'd love to bring my two 10 yr old daughters to see the new Dirty Dancing musical in Toronto. Is the show acceptable?

There is a sex scene, but if they have seen the movie it will be fine.
It follows the story line to movie almost exact so if you are ok with showing them that then the musical is fine.
I think it would be perfectly fine.

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