Sensual or Explosive - how do you like your Salsa?

[Cupidon]

i prefer both ways. depends on the mood

 

[salsenorita]

Definitely both....depends on the music, the partner and my mood....

 

[Sabor]

and whatever it is it gotta be smoooooooooth ..

 

[Me]

I'm finding sometimes I like dancing to energetic bouncy funky funky upbeat songs, and other times, I really like mellow more romantic and sensual songs.

Lately though, I find that I love dancing in a more sensually way. I love smaller movements that kinda involve the whole of me. Does that make sense? I know it won't be everyone's cup of tea, but there can be so much beauty and feeling in just a single turn, either for him or for her. Sometimes, I have no need to make such big movements, with lots of spins n stuff. I like the subtleties of salsa ... for now ...

Uh oh. Sounds like you need to explore the addictive world of Argentine Tango. Join us.... The first meeting is free and we even have free Kool-aid and cookies. (Cookies!)

But to be serious... I do know exactly how you feel about dynamics. The reason I mention tango is because some songs call for bouncy and upbeat while others call for the more slow and sensual. The "next level" of tango that I've found few at dance socials have reached is the ability to go beyond the skillfull steps and dance the music. One thing I absolutely love about my partner is he knows how to capture these feelings with an economy of movement. You say, "slow and sensual" to many leads and they think, "I've got to do lots of fancy slow dips!"

And still on a serious note, "I love smaller movements that kinda involve the whole of me" is sooooooo tango.

 

[etp777]

Enjoy both, definitely prefer sensual, all other things being equal.

 

[Claire_Brummell]

Uh oh. Sounds like you need to explore the addictive world of Argentine Tango. Join us.... The first meeting is free and we even have free Kool-aid and cookies. (Cookies!)

But to be serious... I do know exactly how you feel about dynamics. The reason I mention tango is because some songs call for bouncy and upbeat while others call for the more slow and sensual. The "next level" of tango that I've found few at dance socials have reached is the ability to go beyond the skillfull steps and dance the music. One thing I absolutely love about my partner is he knows how to capture these feelings with an economy of movement. You say, "slow and sensual" to many leads and they think, "I've got to do lots of fancy slow dips!"

And still on a serious note, "I love smaller movements that kinda involve the whole of me" is sooooooo tango.

I absolutely second this - from what you've said Argentine Tango definitely sounds like it's the place for you. I love fast and slow salsa, but Argentine Tango has this different sort of intensity, a sensuality and smoothness of movement you won't find anywhere in a salsa club. I love them both, and they both bring out very different sides of my personality - it also very much depends on my mood too.

I will however give a word of warning...

....Me is right - Argentine Tango is just as addictive as salsa, so be warned, once you step in you may not step out again!!

 

[borikensalsero]

fast or slow, new or old, mellow or upbeat if it catches me right where my heart engorges, I'm game.

 

[Claire_Brummell]

fast or slow, new or old, mellow or upbeat if it catches me right where my heart engorges, I'm game.

I'll second that BS