For the salsa dancer, the music is everything. Every beat, every change in melody is an opportunity to tell a story. Salsa songs have a deep, rich history, drawing from jazz, mambo, and other musical traditions. As a dancer, interpreting these sounds is crucial to creating a compelling performance. The ability to listen deeply to the rhythm and feel its pulse through the body is what gives salsa its distinct energy. Salsa dancers are not just executing steps; they are channeling the emotions embedded in the music into their movement, creating a dance that is full of life.