Cuban salsa style is most similar to the original form of salsa rooted in Cuba. It is characterized by Afro Cuban style body movement which includes body isolation and hip movement. Cuban style salsa does not have many fast spins. Instead the movement is very circular as opposed to linear and partners tend to travel around each other. The hip movement is more noticeable in this style and stems from the pumping of the knees. The footwork is quite simple - the complexity lies in the arm work which requires the follower to have limber, flexible arms. Cuban style salsa is considered "male dominated" in the sense that the leader tends to be more showy and will create a greater push/pull feel for the follower than many other styles. Most Cuban style dancers tap on the pauses, which are on the 4th and 8th beats if the dancers dance on 1. However, Cuban style salsa dancers do not always stay on the 1 beat and tend to stray depending on where the music takes them. Cuban style is great for couples and beginners. It allows both to dance to the music very rhythmically. The modern Cuban style is often taught in classroom settings and has the elements of both Cuban and Miami Style salsa (see below). You can learn this style at Salsaddiction Dance Productions by registering at www.salsaddiction.com