Salsa music, fast and loud, rings from speakers over the clanging of nearby slot machines; the room is bathed in moody blue and pink lights and the dance floor is filled with the fast rhythmic ...

The dance that began as a folk tradition has exploded into the mainstream, from nightclubs to performance halls, senior centers and salsa schools. Today, histories and traditions are recounted on ...

Performances in N.Y.C. His “Baile Inolvidable” has sparked a surge of interest in salsa dancing and brought in a younger generation. “It’s been positively contagious,” a teacher said. Jodi ...