The Dance Cuban Salsa Blog
Deep dives into the music, the dance, and the culture of Cuba.
Top 5 Cuban Salsa Destinations by the Sea in Europe You Can’t Miss in 2026
Looking for a summer getaway that combines travel, culture, and dance? Discover 5 of the most beautiful Cuban salsa destinations in Europe.
Timba vs Salsa: What’s the Difference?
Is timba just Cuban salsa? Discover the key differences in music, rhythm, and dance style between these two high-energy Latin genres.
What Came Before Son Cubano? The Hidden Origins of Salsa
What came before Son Cubano? Explore the deep cultural fusion of Africa, Spain, the Caribbean, and Indigenous Cuba that became the foundation of modern Salsa.
Top 10 Salsa Songs That Are Secretly Son Cubano
Discover 10 legendary salsa songs powered by Son Cubano DNA. Learn how Afro-Cuban rhythms, clave, and montuno became the heartbeat of modern salsa music.
May 8th Is Son Cubano Day — But Almost No One Knows Why
May 8th is Son Cubano Day. It marks the birth of Miguel Matamoros, the man who defined a genre. Without it, salsa as you know it wouldn’t exist. The foundation.
“Pa’ que le llaman salsa, si esto es son” – What this phrase reveals about the true roots of salsa
Salsa or Son? Discover the history behind “Pa’ que le llaman salsa, si esto es son” and how Cuban roots met New York energy to create a global rhythm.