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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