Salsa types

Some heuristics

Cuban
Comes from Cuba, movement is more circular. The dance/music are alternatively referred to as Timba/Casino.

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Example dance

Example areas where this is the dominant style
San Francisco, Cuba, Barcelona


Linear
Comes from Puerto Ricans in New York ("Nuyorican"). Variations include On-1/On-2/LA. Also called "salsa linea"


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Example dance


Example areas where this is the dominant style
New York, Seoul, Germany 


Cali
Comes from the eponymous city in Colombia


Popular song in 2026

Example dance

Example areas where this is the dominant style
Colombia












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