Salsa is a musical style that originates from the Caribbean and African roots emerged as a dance in New York City. Popular in Latin America and within the Latino communities in the United States, Salsa dancing has gained popularity almost all over the world. Although salsa rhythm is a catchy, and fun dance, it does take practice to reach a level of mastery. In New York City, there are several academies dedicated to teaching salsa, such as, Salsa Classes NYC. Outside of NYC, there are academies throughout the world to teach the basic foundations. You can take your salsa skills into worldwide competitions.