What Is Rueda de Casino? How Circle Salsa Works
This page is a reference translation of the Japanese original (日本語の原文). It has not been checked by a native speaker. Please confirm details with each organizer.
Rueda de casino (rueda) is a style of salsa that began in Cuba. Several couples form a circle (rueda means “wheel”) and dance the same moves together.
How it works
- One person acts as the caller and shouts the calls (the names of the next moves)
- Everyone moves to the call
- You keep changing partners as the dance goes on
Who it suits
- People who enjoy dancing in a big group
- People who want to dance with many different partners
If you are new
Learning what the calls mean is the first hurdle. For beginners, it seems common to start with simple calls. Watching first to get a feel for it is also an option.
Please also read What Is Salsa?.
