Most salsa dancers are taught one standardized front-and-back basic step and never realize it's only one chapter in a much bigger story. In this workshop replay, we trace the evolution of the salsa basic step through: 🕰️ Danzón 🥁 Son Cubano 🎺 Mambo & Cha Cha Chá 🇨🇺 Casino Style Salsa 💃 Modern On2 By the end of this workshop, you'll understand: ✅ Why there isn't just one salsa basic step ✅ How understanding history makes you a more adaptable social dancer ✅ Why different salsa styles move differently while sharing the same roots ✅ How this knowledge improves your musicality, partner connection, and movement This is one of the most important historical workshops we've released inside Social Dance Mastery, and it will completely change the way you think about salsa. 👇 After you've watched the replay, comment below and let us know: What was your biggest takeaway from the workshop? 💬

If you couldn't make the live workshop—or you'd like to revisit the discussion—the replay is now available right here in the community! In this workshop, we explore 6 common mistakes that hold salsa instructors and students back, along with practical strategies for creating a more effective learning experience. Here's what we covered: ✅ Why a curriculum is more important than individual lesson plans ✅ How to properly assess your students' needs ✅ The difference between showing off and truly teaching ✅ Why foundations must come before creativity ✅ How to teach skills students can actually use on the social dance floor ✅ How to help students become independent learners instead of relying on the instructor Whether you're a salsa instructor, coach, social dancer, performer, or dedicated student, these concepts can help transform the way you approach teaching and learning. 🎥 Watch the replay below, and when you're finished, I'd love to hear from you. 👇 Reflection Question: Which of the four teaching mistakes resonated with you the most, and what is one thing you're going to change in your own teaching or learning because of it? I look forward to reading your thoughts! — Musa 🕺🏾