Addicted2Salsa / Salsa Timing Articles

Dancing to a live salsa orchestra feels nothing like dancing to a playlist. Songs stretch, tempos breathe, and the band talks back. Here is how to find the beat, claim a little floor space, and enjoy a concert as a dancer.

A concise timing guide explaining On1 vs On2 and the break-step difference that confuses many beginners.

This Eddie Torres instructional segment remains one of the clearest references for dancers trying to understand how On2 timing connects to clave and tumbao feel in salsa music.

On1 and On2 use the same basic foot pattern, but they do not feel the same in motion. This guide explains why timing execution, spin recovery, and musical phrasing often feel smoother on On2.