2016 saw the loss of several great artists who made considerable contributions to salsa and Afro-Cuban music. In Part I, we remember two great soneros—one from Mexico, another from Cuba. Luis Ángel Silva Nava - "Melón" (October 2, 1931–February 8, 2016) Melón … [Read more...]
Campeonatos mundiales de salsa (Español)
La salsa se ha expandido a la mayoría de países del mundo, a tal nivel que las personas bailan al son de las trompetas y las maracas sin importar si es de día o de noche, si es invierno o verano, o si está en su casa o en un club nocturno. Muchos de los apasionados por … [Read more...]
2016 Bid Farewell With A Bang
These CD’s wrapped up a good year of music While we wait for the new crop of must-have cd’s for 2017, let’s check some of last year’s productions you might have missed. Gran Combo Alunizando (EGC Records, 2016) Gran Combo—or El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico—as … [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...]
Willie Colón, un rebelde con causa (Español)
Considerado uno de los pioneros en el desarrollo del auténtico movimiento salsero a finales de los años 60 y principios de los 70, “El Malo de la salsa”, como es comúnmente llamado, creció en el barrio latino del distrito del Bronx en compañía de sus abuelos … [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...]
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