L.A. STYLE IS DANCED ON 1, in a slot, with a measure of easiness and
adaptability to it. It is strongly influenced by the Mambo, Swing,
Argentine Tango and Latin Ballroom dancing STYLES. L.A. STYLE PLACES
STRONG EMPHASIS ON SENSUOUSNESS, theatricality, aerobics and
musicality. The lifts, stunts and aerial works of today’s SALSA
SHOWS ARE DERIVED MOSTLY FROM L.A. STYLE FORMS WITH ORIGINS IN LATIN
BALLROOM AND BALLET LIFTS.The two essential elements of this dance are
the forward–backward basic as described above and the cross-body
lead. In this pattern, the leader steps forward on 1, steps to the
right on 2-3 while turning 90 degrees counter-clockwise (facing to the
left), leaving the slot open. The follower then steps straight forward
on 5-6 and turns on 7-8, while the leader makes another 90 degrees
counter-clockwise and slightly forward, coming back into the slot.
After these 8 counts, the leader and follower have exchanged their
positions.Albert Torres, Laura Canellias and Joe Cassini are credited
for the early development and growth of L.A. Style Salsa. Later, such
dancers as Alex Da Silva, Edie Lewis, Joby Martinez, Josie Neglia, Liz
Rojas, Johnny and Francisco Vazquez and Janette Valenzuela are often
credited with developing the L.A. style of Salsa Dancing as we know it
today
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