Demostration Speech: Salsa Dancing
Presentational Communication
Dr. Whalen
Demonstration Speech: Latin Dancing
*General Purpose: To Inform
*Specific Purpose: To inform others about the culture of Salsa Dancing and the basic steps to this dance.
*Central Idea: The main steps in salsa dancing are mainly to have good eye and feet coordination with your partner.
Hola amigos, como estan todos?
How many of you have ever been at a lounge or club in DC, heard a song similar to this? Play snippet of music (10 seconds) and wondered what kind of music that is or how to dance with it? Well that mis amigos is called Salsa.
Salsa has been an important type of dance in my family since I was a little kid. Every since I could walk, my uncle would always grab my cousins and I and teach us the basic moves. As we got older we took classes with a good family friend and at the Salsa Club in VA. It’s something that brings my family and I together and is precious to our hearts.
Today I’ll be discussing the history of salsa, some of the benefits, and demonstrate how to dance this popular Latin dance.
Introduction 1. Originated in the 1920’s, Salsa is one of the oldest and most popular styles of Latin dancing. It combines many Spanish-derived and Afro-Cuban elements, which gives it’s a bit more excitement. Salsa is similar to Mambo in that both have a pattern of six steps danced over eight counts of music. Contra-Danze (Country Dance) of England/France, later called Danzón, was brought by the French who fled from Haiti, which later began to mix itself with Rhumbas of African origin. Són, of the Cuban people, was a mixture of the Spanish sonero and the African drumbeats. Flavora and a partner dance flowered to the beat of the clave. (Bartch) 2. According to livestrong.com, you can burn up to 500 calories with this one type of dance. it helps you develop stronger postures and boost your confidence. 3. According to fitday.com, salsa dancing has great health benefits such as improving
Dr. Whalen
Demonstration Speech: Latin Dancing
*General Purpose: To Inform
*Specific Purpose: To inform others about the culture of Salsa Dancing and the basic steps to this dance.
*Central Idea: The main steps in salsa dancing are mainly to have good eye and feet coordination with your partner.
Hola amigos, como estan todos?
How many of you have ever been at a lounge or club in DC, heard a song similar to this? Play snippet of music (10 seconds) and wondered what kind of music that is or how to dance with it? Well that mis amigos is called Salsa.
Salsa has been an important type of dance in my family since I was a little kid. Every since I could walk, my uncle would always grab my cousins and I and teach us the basic moves. As we got older we took classes with a good family friend and at the Salsa Club in VA. It’s something that brings my family and I together and is precious to our hearts.
Today I’ll be discussing the history of salsa, some of the benefits, and demonstrate how to dance this popular Latin dance.
Introduction 1. Originated in the 1920’s, Salsa is one of the oldest and most popular styles of Latin dancing. It combines many Spanish-derived and Afro-Cuban elements, which gives it’s a bit more excitement. Salsa is similar to Mambo in that both have a pattern of six steps danced over eight counts of music. Contra-Danze (Country Dance) of England/France, later called Danzón, was brought by the French who fled from Haiti, which later began to mix itself with Rhumbas of African origin. Són, of the Cuban people, was a mixture of the Spanish sonero and the African drumbeats. Flavora and a partner dance flowered to the beat of the clave. (Bartch) 2. According to livestrong.com, you can burn up to 500 calories with this one type of dance. it helps you develop stronger postures and boost your confidence. 3. According to fitday.com, salsa dancing has great health benefits such as improving