There is no Chicago style. There's NY style (on 2) and LA style (on 1, supposedly more showy). Salsa danced in Chicago is on 1, but you'll meet women who hold up "2" to tell you they'd rather dance on 2. read more
LA and NY style salsa are two separate styles. In Chicago, the majority of salsa dancers dance On 1 or LA style, with a growing number of On 2/NY/mambo dancers. Sundays; Cubby Bear 1059 W. Addison St. Hosted by Latin Street Dancing, featuring live band and DJ.. one of the best nights for hardcore salsa dancers. Mondays; Patron Hacienda 316 W. Erie Ave. read more
Cha-Cha is also a competitive Latin dance style in both American and International ballroom dance competitions. Music: Cha-Cha is danced in 4/4 time as well. It is often counted as "1-2-3-cha-cha" (a cha is 1/2 beat) or 1-2-3-4-&. This dance style can be danced to authentic Cuban music as well as Latin Pop and Latin Rock. read more