What is the Difference Between Mambo and Salsa? | Technique Tuesday (53)

What is the Difference Between Mambo and Salsa? - Today we clarify some of the major differences between the two styles that often get confused - the mambo and salsa. Salsa is a party social dance that was born on the streets and clubs designed for small spaces and can be lead/followed very organically. Mambo is now a rhythm dance in the ballroom industry which makes it a bit more structured and takes up more space than salsa. If you want to learn how to salsa follow the links below and let us know if you want us to make mambo tutorials in the comments!
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[@Pedro_Larroza]

I had watched several other videos about this exact differentiation. You were the ONLY educator who was able to make me finally get it (by the

[@joelkoosed902]

At last -- a dance teacher that counts out the full 8 counts!

[@samuelcohen2362]

The difference is that I cannot Salsa and I DEFINITELY cannot Mambo

[@MrAabbccddeeffgg]

Superb explanation. I had to watch it about eight times before I finally understood the difference between "On 2 " and Mambo. I began salsa years ago but gave up because the music was too fast for me to enjoy the moves the way I felt they "should" be danced. I now finally realise that my natural inclination is to do a Mambo style "4-1 step and weight shift + hip action" on the "salsa-on-1" 3 beat and 7 beat. You explained why this never felt right at the higher bpm music played in the clubs. THANK YOU. Probably nobody will understand what I've written, but writing it has been quite a big step forward for me:-)

[@triplethreatsteph]

Excellent explanation and demonstration ! Thank you

[@samaval9920]

There is also original mambo +

[@iamthedoctor3510]

Obrigado pela aula, ficou muito mais simples agora notar a diferença..

[@matandch]

Thanks. That helps. I’ll try articulate the difference when I’m on the floor.

[@jcam783]

Really interesting , thank you for taking the time to explain this . I have been dancing on 1 for quite some time , which to me just feels comfortable , I have some friends that mostly dance on 2 , and have been trying to convert me I think LOL . I have to say I really do like the fullness of the Mambo steps .

[@africanrastafari6307]

This is such a good video, I was looking for an answer and finally found it here🥰

[@brittanya05]

Great distinction!

[@alshankman7937]

The Gringo Mambo King

[@peterhicks]

Ok, you absolutely nail that explanation, nailed it.

[@vinnievincooper5778]

Aha, that´s why Baby from Dirty Dancing still steped on his food on first count, lol. 😁

[@jeaniefarmer1502]

i have also noticed that the basic for international rumba is similar to salsa..

[@Anavyia]

So mambo is danced contra tiempo, I love dance salsa on contra tiempo as well like in Cuba because some music feels better for it to use the accents in it.

[@bazziblassa4659]

Mambo is the best

[@austinlim54]

If salsa on 1 is just mambo but on one I wonder how did salsa on 2 come to be developed