Salsa at the Super Bowl

Anyone watching the Super Bowl yesterday was treated to a bit of dancing in addition to the Giants' win over the Patriots.  I'm not talking about Madonna's halftime show but Giants Wide Receiver Victor Cruz! 

After scoring the first touchdown for the Giants in last nights game, Cruz broke out what has become his signature touchdown dance:  Salsa!

Taking touchdown dancing to a new level at :14

Cruz's famous moves even inspired Madonna to break out some salsa last week at a press conference discussing her halftime show.  Unfortunately, Madge's salsa moves didn't make it onto the halftime stage.  I'm surely not the only one wishing she had replaced some of her more awkward moves with her much sexier salsa.

 Now if we could just get them to dance together!

According to a number of media outlets, including this NYTimes article, Cruz's stylings have increased attendance at salsa classes throughout the NY area.  We all have Cruz's grandmother to thank; she used to make him dance with her when he was growing up and he now performs his celebration as a tribute to her.

Cruz's celebratory salsa has already caught the eye of at least one ballroom professional.  On Good Morning America today, Dancing With The Stars professional Cheryl Burke quickly picked out Cruz when asked who she'd pick as her next DWTS partner saying, "Doesn't he have some salsa, I saw that!"  With only a few weeks until casting announcements, there probably isn't enough time for producers to get him but we can always dream and of course there's always next season! 

So thanks Victor Cruz for entertaining us yesterday on the field and in the end zone!  And extra thanks for getting salsa dancing some TV coverage during one of the most watched moments of the year!