Throughout a performance, there are four points of contact between the man and the woman, which are a crucial part of the dance. These claves are like subtle unperceivable tugs or pushes that help the woman realize when she is supposed to turn or dip. While performing salsa, the man is supposed to give ‘claves’ to the woman. Traditional salsa dancing considers the man as the leader and the woman as the follower during the dance. The salsa is performed in the closed position in which the man and the woman face each other.
The first step to learn any form of dance is to feel the desire to dance and groove. Well to begin with, listen to some salsa music, feel the beats, and try to capture the essence of the rhythm. Mastering the dance steps of salsa is a difficult and gradual process. With its sensual moves, stunning postures, and colorful costumes, salsa remains to be one of the most beautiful dance forms.