LA (On 1) is danced strictly on 1, in a slot \ line, using elements of various North American and stage dances. This helps keep dancers from hitting other couples on a crowded dance floor. It is strongly influenced by the Latin Hustle, Swing, Argentine Tango and Latin Ballroom dancing styles

New York (On2) is danced in an ellipse or a “flat figure 8” on the floor, with the partners facing each other most of the time. Unlike other styles of salsa, New York style is danced on the second beat of the music (“on 2”), and the follower steps forward on the first measure of the music, not the leader. There is greater emphasis on performing “shines” in which dancers separate themselves and dance solo with intricate footwork and styling for a time.

Cuban/Casino is danced in three points which makes up a circular motion as partners face each other in intricate patterns of arms and body movement. In Cuban Salsa typically involves men being “macho” and women being femininely sexy, with major body and muscle isolations, through the influence of Rumba dancing.