Dancing in Miami

[DoctorSalsa]

Hi All,

I may have to move to Miami for grad school and I am wondering what style of Salsa they do in the clubs? Is there a LA/NY style salsa scene in Miami at all? In some clubs here in Cali you will find large groups of On2 dancers who generally congregate amongst themselves. I was wondering if I would find, in Miami, the same phenomenon except with LA/NY dancers.

I am a proficient LA style dancer (male) from SoCal (San Diego). Will I have to learn Casino/Miami to function in Miami?

Note: I'm not opposed to learning a new style. Just curious if I'll have to go back to taking a boat load of lessons again.

 

[bolivicano]

Hi All,

I may have to move to Miami for grad school and I am wondering what style of Salsa they do in the clubs? Is there a LA/NY style salsa scene in Miami at all? In some clubs here in Cali you will find large groups of On2 dancers who generally congregate amongst themselves. I was wondering if I would find, in Miami, the same phenomenon except with LA/NY dancers.

I am a proficient LA style dancer (male) from SoCal (San Diego). Will I have to learn Casino/Miami to function in Miami?

Note: I'm not opposed to learning a new style. Just curious if I'll have to go back to taking a boat load of lessons again.

Well, from what I know, the scene is predominantly On1. There are a decent amount of On2 dancers there. I hear Ft. Lauderdale salsa scene is mainly On2. You shouldn't have a problem finding On2 dancers. I'm assuming you're a lead, so I think you'll do fine finding On2 follows. Most of the instructors/performers know how to dance On2. You'll be fine...but, yes, the Miami scene is On1, mainly. Shaka's down there now starting an On2 scene, or at least trying to.

 

[DJFreddy]

They vary from clubs to clubs, Up in Broward you will find more on2 dancers but mainly in Miami the Casino dancers are the majority. Right now you can find many classes up in Broward teaching on2. Salsa Lovers in Miami teaches both styles. Good luck you will enjoy the weather in Miami along with the hot looking bodies! LOL........