"Casino style" Salsa dancing -- Chinese man with Cuban woman

I can't even remember where I first saw this clip, but it's from a Cuban television show called "Para Bailar Casino," sometime in 2005. This particular style of Salsa dancing had usually been unique to Cuba and Miami, but has been slowly spreading to wherever Salsa dancing happens around the world. So, it's still fairly rare to see a Chinese guy (or any non-Cuban) who is this skilled at casino style Salsa. He has plenty of moves but, more importantly, he captures the fun spirit of the dance. The crowd obviously responds well, as you see them stand up and cheer!

In the video clip, there is a caption saying the name of the Chinese man is "You Fei Huo," but apparently his real name is Yaofei Huo. For us English speakers, he goes by "David" Huo. :-) He teaches in Beijing, China at a place called Casa De David, and more personal background information can be found on this webpage:

http://www.salsabeijing.com/2009/04/29/beijing-salsa-dance-instructor-salsa-m...

I wish I knew the name of the female dancer but, unfortunately, I don't. :-(

The song to which they are dancing is called "Esto Te Pone La Cabeza Mala" by Los Van Van.

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[kevinkowens]

I think the best thing you could have done was post this. It proves that casino lives in the heart where ever it is welcomed. NOt limited to a place or location. I agree with the ball room salsa statement also vs. real Casino danced to timba. They need to get Rumba right as well. The rumba I see in ball room does not represent guaguanco, or yambu and the other styles and is very stiff when u watch it. This is the real stuff. Thank you so much for posting it.

[u2bdancer]

People are people, give them a chance to learn and their's inner passion will show.

white man can play basket ball. Black man can play hockey. latino man can cook sushi. chinese man can really dance salsa.

we all bleed in red.

Dang, they look they are having load of fun.

[fetishdiva1]

great video!!.. i love to see more of the chinese cuban influence. there were a lot of chinese immigrants to cuba. they did a beautiful job! dancing he is a fantastic dancer. que viva cuba y nuestra gente por siempre!!

[GooseHinson]

This particular Chinese man dances more like a white man than a black man. He's too mechanical, like some white men dancing. Needs more musicality.

[DMXTVDallas]

Ok Chinese and my Gf is Cuban and that's how we fuck

[fervemo1]

Esto te pone la cabeza mala - los van van

[masderoplas]

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[YinYangTzu]

people shouldn't really be shocked at the person's race. perhaps that the cultural influence has spread so far. but it's a racist thing to assume whites or asians can't dance. and that latinos and africans by default can. teach someone to dance and they can dance. assume them incapable and you'll be shocked by the simplest things. david huo rocks.

[maag46]

whats the name of this song

[tonydven]

El Chinito does good, despite the size 13 shoes he must be wearing.

[crazykid9919]

the chineasse guy is good but you can tell the difference because the cuban girl dance with willingness

[Rhesydentt]

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