How to have a great time, even when you’re a newbie. News flash: you have to actually dance salsa in order to learn salsa. This means getting outside your comfort zone and going to some socials, even if you’re just a newbie. Order a drink. Relax. Enjoy yourself. … [Read more...]
5 Things I Learned at My First Salsa Class
I’m a novice salsa dancer. I think I finally have the basic step down, and I’m getting better at moving my body to the beat. As someone who is used to dancing freestyle, one of the hardest things for me to get used to was to let my partner lead. Especially if I’m … [Read more...]
Why You Should Dance Salsa
I Asked the Internet: Why Dance Salsa? This is What I Found. I was attracted to salsa dancing for a few reasons. First, I wanted to re-create the memory that I had of learning to dance in Guatemala. I will also admit that I fell for the glamour -- it just seems … [Read more...]
The History of Salsa: Tracing the Dance Origins
The history of salsa is a nebulous beast, and I’m not so sure I can do it justice. But if you’re anything like me, you’ll probably want to understand more about where your new hobby comes from. So where does salsa come from? To which Latino country do we owe our … [Read more...]