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About Salsa Dancing in Singapore
Salsa is a social dance originating from the Caribbean. It took Singapore by storm in the early 2000s. Following the latin wave, various dancers have gone overseas to seek for instruction to bring the love of latin dance to Singapore and start their own schools. As to date, there are over a thousand active dancers and socials every night in the tiny island of Singapore.
Types of Latin Social Dance in Singapore Salsa
– The fundamentals of latin social dance in Singapore. It is advisable to learn salsa before other latin dances for a strong foundation.
| Percentage | Schools | Socials | |
| Salsa On1 | Most beginners start learning Salsa On1 and progressively dance both Salsa On1 and On2. | Various schools | Various locations |
| Salsa On 2 | Most intermediate and advanced dancers are dancing On2 in Singapore, and can lead On1 as well. | Various schools | Various locations |
| Salsa Cubana | A small percentage of dancers can dance cuban salsa taught at The Studio. | Salsa Cubana | The Studio Friday Nights |
Bachata
| Percentage | Schools | Socials | |
| Bachata Sensual (Modern) | Most dancers in are dancing bachata sensual. | Various schools | Various locations |
| Dominican Bachata (Traditional) | Very few dancers are dancing dominican bachata. | NIL | NIL |
Zouk/Kizomba
| Percentage | Schools | Socials | |
| Zouk | There are speciality schools dedicated to the art of zouk dancing. | Zouk Academy | Various locations |
| Kizomba | Taught by independent instructors at clubs, see social calendar for updates. | Clubs | Clubs |
Percentage of Latin Music Played at Socials (estimates)
| Percentage of Music | Popularity | |
| Latin Socials | 80% Salsa/Bachata, 20% Kizomba/Zouk, Occasional Cha Cha | The most popular music combination for most socials in Singapore. Depending on crowd turn out (more salsa or bachata dancers). |
| Salsa Socials | 80% Salsa 20% Bachata, Cha Cha, Zouk/Kizomba | The percentage of salsa music to bachata music during salsa socials. |
| Bachata Socials | 80% Bachata 20% Salsa, Cha Cha, Zouk/Kizomba | The most crowds are drawn to this combination of music. |
Dance Schools
| Salsa Schools | ACTFA ADS Danceflava Studios Dance Channel JJSalsaRengue En Motion The Studio Salsa Cubana Singapore |
| Bachata Schools | ACTFA Dance Channel JJSalsaRengue En Motion YouYi Bachata Scientist |
| Zouk Schools | Zouk Academy Cheryl Wu Dance Studio En Motion |
| Kizomba | Clubs |
University Groups
NTU Salsa En Sync SIM Salsa En Soul NUS Salsa SMU Caderas Latinas
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