Originating from Africa and heavily influenced by Cuban Son music and Afro-Cuban dance (a mix of Spanish music and the African drumbeat), salsa is a popular social dance in North America as well as many other countries.

Typically a partner dance where the man leads and the woman follows, the salsa rhythm is fast-paced and danced over eight beats. Kulik will teach user friendly salsa rhythms and steps.

There are many different styles of salsa, all influenced by musical rhythm and styles of different countries. Different styles include Cuban “Casino” style, Miami-style Casino, Los Angeles style, New York style and Colombian/Cali style.

The Oak Park Arms is a rental retirement community which provides independent and assisted living apartments and a full schedule of activities and services. Furnished apartments are also available for a short-term stay – a weekend, a week, a month or longer.

The workshop is free and open to the public. For more information, call Jill Wagner at 708-386-4040.