In the Digital Era, there are no boundaries for learning salsa dancing. If the local studio’s classes don’t fit into your schedule or if you live in a region without classes, you can still learn one of the most passionate of dances. Online salsa classes, whether you’re … [Read more...]
Tips for Women Who Lead
If you’re a female salsa dancer who’s been around (the dance floor, that is), there will come a time when you’ll be asked to lead. It’s just mathematics. In many classes (especially beginner), there are sometimes a lot more women than men. As a skilled dancer who might … [Read more...]
Animals Salsa Dancing
“Salsa dancing is so easy, even a dog can do it!” Okay, maybe a salsa instructor has never said that to you before, but it’s (kind of) true. Salsa dancing is by no means easy, but the rhythms are so addictive it can certainly seem like everybody (two- or four-legged!) … [Read more...]
8 Must-Have Etsy Items for Salsa Lovers
Etsy brings a massive selection of small businesses and independent designers right to your fingertips. It’s one of the largest platforms for small-scale artisans, and a hub for any salsa lover looking for unique costumes, practice attire, and salsa-centric gifts. Gone … [Read more...]
Addressing Studio and Class Crushes
Dance salsa long enough, and you’ll likely find yourself on one side of a “studio crush” or the other. Crushes can’t be helped, and it’s often the best dancers that have the most admirers. Many people have danced with someone they wouldn’t normally be attracted to, but … [Read more...]
When Salsa Dancing Isn’t Okay (On a Football Field)
The NFL has been cracking down on “excessive celebration performances,” and salsa dancing is being cited as one celebration that’s apparently too much for some to handle. By now, defining a “celebration” has had to happen, and Dean Blandino—the senior VP for … [Read more...]
The Four-Day Thanksgiving Salsa Challenge
You have a bevy of excuses this time of year to skip salsa class, not make it to that dance party, and otherwise turn into a full-blown couch potato. During Thanksgiving’s four-day weekend, you deserve some down time, some indulgence, and of course plenty of time with … [Read more...]
What to Expect at Your First Salsa Class
There’s no way to know exactly what a new (to you) class will be like—that’s kind of like asking someone what the first day of school or work will be like! However, assuming you go to a reputable, quality class with a skilled instructor, there are a few staples you’ll … [Read more...]
Carbondale Salsa Group Celebrates 18 Years
You might not think “huge salsa dancing scene” when you think of Carbondale, Illinois, but it’s home to one of the longest, continuously running salsa groups in the country. In fact, the Salsa Dance Night group is celebrating their eighteenth year! The group of … [Read more...]
“Care to Dance?” How to Get More Asks at the Club
Salsa is largely a partner dance, unless you prefer the rueda de casino style. That means someone is going to have to be doing the asking at a club, and social norms dictate that it’s usually the lead/man. However, this doesn’t mean it’s a requirement! Most people at … [Read more...]
Salsa Costume Ideas for Men
Search for women’s salsa costumes or dresses, and you’ll be faced with a plethora of options—but what about the men? Granted, salsa is a dance where the woman is the glitz and glamour, and while men shouldn’t try to “out-do” women, that doesn’t mean they can’t look … [Read more...]
Watch Maureen McCormick’s DWTS Salsa Performance
On September 26, Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) contestants Maureen McCormick and Artem Chigvintsev showed off a salsa dance set to Tres Deseos/Three Wishes by Gloria Estefan. The last week of September was dedicated to salsa dancing, and the duo battled Amber Rose and … [Read more...]