First, a disclaimer: Good hygiene is good manners in salsa dancing. You want a partner who’s clean and doesn’t have body odor. Salsa is a close and often passionate dance. It’s also a major workout, so sweating (and everything that comes with it) is to be expected. … [Read more...]

If you’ve noticed an increase in salsa classes for kids, you’re not alone. In ballroom and Latin studios around the country, youth salsa classes are highly popular—and for good reason! Obviously, salsa dancing is a great workout and can complement any physical … [Read more...]

If you earn more than $600 per year as a freelancer, contractor or sole proprietor, in the eyes of the IRS you are a sole proprietor. It’s a legal type of small business owner, and the most common type in the US. Yes, it comes with a lot of taxes (depending on where you … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

“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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]