A practical recap of the 2009 World Salsa Championships with winners, highlight references, and what dancers can learn from the top divisions.

Salsamentary gives a behind-the-scenes look at World Salsa Championship competitors, revealing the personal pressure, preparation, and motivation behind televised salsa competition.

Salsamania’s 2006 Team Division routine placed 3rd, but the choreography and speed control are still elite. Here is what makes this performance special and what dancers can study from it.

A side-by-side look at two standout routines from the 2006 World Salsa Championships On2 division: Junior and Emily (2nd place) and Oliver Pineda with Luda Kroitor (1st place).