Son is often called the 'mother of Salsa'. This beautiful couple dance is an older rhythm from Cuba, andforms the basis of what we know as salsa, or casino, today. Son is danced on the counter-beat, or 'contratiempo', as they say in Cuba.Learning to dance contratiempo can be a bit challenging at first, but gives a whole newexperience of couple dancing, and has become a favorite for many experienced salsa dancers. Thiscourse provides a thorough introduction to zones. On the course, you learn to master the contratiempo rhythm, and get a nice repertoire of different variations and footwork to enjoy the son dance onthe social dance floor.Variations and shapes in son can also be used in salsa, and vice versa. By learning son, you
will also develop into a better dancer in salsa
