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The article provides information on Cumbia, a dance which began as part of the Spanish slave trade in Colombia. The most popular variation on cumbia is a partner dance, which resembles a more vertically minded salsa, punctuated by rhythmic hopping. The dancers maintain this rhythm as they navigate through turns-side to side, behind the back, or with one partner on bended knee, hand held out like a compass as the other literally dances circles around him.

The article discusses the history and planning of the World Cultural Dance Week (WCDW) dance festival at Point Park University (PPU) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which is part of the college's International Student Services and Enrollment office's international food and music festival. Student Dance Club president Shonica Gooden is mentioned, as well as workshops on West African dance, salsa, and butoh run by teachers such as Kiesha Lalama.

Focuses on the worldwide passion for salsa. Factor which distinguishes the best salseros; History of salsa; Rationale behind its popularity.

Presents a letter to the editor in response to the article "Salsa: Making Waves in the Dance World" in the June 2004 issue of "Dance Magazine."

Presents a letter to the editor in response to the article "Salsa: Making Waves in the Dance World," in the June 2004 issue.

Interviews Merián Soto, an award-winning choreographer, about salsa. Period in which she started putting salsa in her choreography; Reaction of the audience when she incorporated salsa in her works; Opinion on learning salsa.