Eleanor Polak Photos Alisa Bowens-Mercado teaches a salsa lesson at Salsa Night. The foot-tapping rhythms of “ Triste y Vacía” by Héctor Lavoe & Willie Colón reverberated throughout the blocked-off ...

With influences from Latin music, African drum beats, Spanish singers and Caribbean culture, salsa dancing is a truly an international activity.

Started in 2009 as a response to the growing interest in Latin dancing and music, the salsa-themed dance night attracts enthusiasts of all skill levels.

Other salsa socials, events and music venues across South Florida have seen the genre’s popularity grow among young South Floridians who are eager to meet new people, learn the dance moves and ...

Zumba is a dance-party-style workout that can make exercising seem like less of a chore. Learning the basic Zumba steps before going to your first class can boost your confidence. The dance movements ...

Four days of celebrations for the 100th birthday of Latina Celia Cruz, known as the queen of salsa, begins Sept. 3 at Indiana ...

Salsa music isn't dead. From Puerto Rico's Luis Figueroa to Colombia's Son Mujeres, check out some hidden gems keeping the tropical genre alive.

On Aug. 23, 1973, the legendary salsa label, Fania, gathered together all its stars for a concert to end all concerts — in ...

"Apocalipsis" transforms from ballad to salsa anthem, igniting a new wave of tropical music from Miami.