Standing on a stage in front of about 270 people — each looking to her for guidance — Elisa Baena demonstrated the basic step pattern of a salsa dance. "1, 2, 3 — relax your shoulders — 5, 6, 7 — ...

Bio Ritmo doesn’t look like a traditional salsa band: A mix of Anglos and Latinos, the members don’t wear uniforms on stage. Instead, they dress with individual style, from punk and working-class to ...