Test Your Salsa Dancing Knowledge!

Test Your Salsa Dancing Knowledge!

Think you know everything about salsa dancing? Take this quiz to find out!

published on September 25
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Salsa dancing originated in which country?

Salsa dancing originated in which country?
Cuba
Spain
Brazil
Mexico
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Which type of music is typically danced to in salsa dancing?

Which type of music is typically danced to in salsa dancing?
Salsa music
Jazz music
Classical music
Rock music
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What is the basic step in salsa dancing called?

What is the basic step in salsa dancing called?
Cumbia
Mambo
Salsa
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In salsa dancing, what is a 'shine'?

In salsa dancing, what is a 'shine'?
A move where one dancer is highlighted
A type of dip
A specific footwork pattern
A type of spin
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What is a 'Cuban motion' in salsa dancing?

What is a 'Cuban motion' in salsa dancing?
A hip movement
A type of turn
A type of twirl
A footwork pattern
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Which body part should lead in salsa dancing?

Which body part should lead in salsa dancing?
Hips
Feet
Arms
Shoulders
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What is a 'cross body lead' in salsa dancing?

What is a 'cross body lead' in salsa dancing?
A step where partners cross paths
A type of spin
A dipping move
A syncopated step
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What is a 'shines pattern' in salsa dancing?

What is a 'shines pattern' in salsa dancing?
A solo footwork sequence
A complicated partner move
A specific hand hold
A type of body roll
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What is a 'partner connection' in salsa dancing?

What is a 'partner connection' in salsa dancing?
Maintaining physical contact with your partner
Keeping eye contact
Matching outfits
Taking turns leading and following
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What is a common style of salsa dancing in the United States?

What is a common style of salsa dancing in the United States?
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Cuban style
Colombian style
Puerto Rican style
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What is the key to success in salsa dancing?

What is the key to success in salsa dancing?
Practice and dedication
Natural talent
Expensive dance shoes
Dancing alone