Rumba y Son

About me

I dance LA and New York-style salsa, though I respect salsa dancing of any and all styles.

A History of Salsa, a detailed history of salsa music and dance.
Palladium Ballroom - a New York City venue that was influential in popularizing Latin music and dance during the 1940s and 50s.
The Black Roots of Salsa (Trailer) - a trailer of a documentary about the African roots of salsa music and dance, especially Afro-Cuban rumba.
Video of Eddie Torres introducing himself
Video interview of Eddie Torres where he talks about how people danced in New York back in the 1960s and 70s.
Mambo On 2: The Birth of a New Form of Dance in New York City - an article on the development of North American style salsa, particularly New York style.
Salsa Dance: Latino/a history in motion - an academic article on salsa dancing.
Ned Sublette's book "Cuba and its music -- from the first drums to the mambo".