Hispanic dance music is a broad term that encompasses many different styles of music and dance from Latin America and the Caribbean. Salsa is one of the most popular and widely recognized forms of Hispanic dance music. It originated in Cuba in the early 20th century and has since spread to many other countries, including the United States. Salsa is characterized by its fast-paced rhythms and syncopated beats, as well as its use of improvisation and call-and-response vocals.