1. Vanesa Robles AP English 12 Mrs. Saunders

2. Why Chosen? Interest Craves to learn new things Challenge Basic steps Wanted to learn more RESEARCH TOPIC

3. Origin: -Not one specific root -Combination of multiple roots -Evolved as a distillation many Latin & Afro-Caribbean dances HISTORY OF SALSA http://www.picantedance.com.au/salsa_history

4. -Cuba -Before & around WWII music traveled to Mexico City & New York - “Salsa” (New York) - 1960s HISTORY CONT. http://www.salsa-dancers.com/

5. -LA Style -New York Style -Cuban Salsa -Colombian Salsa -Puerto Rican Style -Miami Style -Casino Style -Rueda -Styling STYLES-SALSA

6. Celia Cruz: Born in Havana, Cuba Singer “Queen of Salsa” Powerful impact to African-Cuban music LEGENDS IN THE SALSA MUSIC http://mismore.com/celebrate-celia-cruzs- 88th-birthday-today/

7. Had 70 album records & won a variety of Grammy Awards Died in 2003 Husband started foundation in honor “Celia Cruz Foundation” CELIA CRUZ CONT. http://godcelebs.com/7870-celia-cruz.html

8. Marc Anthony: “King of Salsa” 5 Grammy Awards Sold 10 million albums worldwide LEGEND IN THE SALSA MUSIC http://www.tvrage.com/person/id-58940/Marc+Anthony

9. Background singer Started songwriting to a group “Munudo” around 1980’s Became a free style musician in 1991 MARC ANTHONY CONT. http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowldc/tag/marc-anthony

10. Abigael Garcia -Choreographer for almost 2-3 years -Choreographed Quinceñeras (sweet 15), sweet 16’s etc. 16+ hours Practicing & meeting with mentor Learning new steps MENTOR

11. Product Chorography Styling Salsa Ties in with research Types of salsa styles Types of salsa movement/spins PRODUCT

12. -Time management -Scheduling -Fear -Hardest type of dance -Learned: -Planning ahead is always good -Confidence -Better techniques of learning OBSTACLES

13. Thank you for your time Are there any questions? CLOSING