Bria Sullivan is a late-twenties professional who lives in the Boston area. Recently, she moved into her first solo living situation: a one-bedroom apartment. “I can cartwheel across my living room without hitting anything!” she says about her new space. Yep, she’s … [Read more...]
Eclectic Salsa Mixes to Consider
Not your run-of-the-mill new picks Afro Latin Ensemble Levántate o Despídete (Get Up and Dance) (Aerie Records, 2015) There is something so refreshing about a musical ensemble made up of music students. Embedded in the project is the knowledge that the music … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Celebrate Life This Día de los Muertos
There’s something uniquely cathartic about having a day set aside to focus on celebrating the life of a loved one who has passed on. When you lose someone, so much attention is paid to the mourning process. But what about the vivacity of the life they lead -- the light … [Read more...]
Salsa Dancing Can Help You Fight PTSD
This week, I came across an article online about a Tucson army veteran named Antonio Medina. In the video accompanying the article, Medina is a cheerful, fit-looking guy with a gigantic smile on his face. He’s got some pretty awesome salsa moves, and he’s a military … [Read more...]
Why You Should Care About Hispanic Heritage Month
Did you know that September 15th-October 15th is National Hispanic Heritage Month? These 30 days are a chance for all of us Americans to take the time to recognize the latin roots of 17% our nation’s citizens. And what better way to celebrate than by learning some new … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Control Your Movements on the Salsa Floor
Hint - Don’t Dance Like a Rag Doll A few months into my salsa renaissance, I was feeling pretty good about myself. When paired with an experienced lead, I could maintain the illusion that I knew what I was doing. But after one particular round of dance floor … [Read more...]
Book Review: “Journey Beneath My Skin,” Chronicling Fitto Foster’s Transformation
For many of us active in the Los Angeles salsa community, we first remember Fitto Foster as a founding member of one of the top salsa bands back in the 1970’s - Orquesta Versalles. What we didn’t know was that this singer, keyboardist, composer and arranger would … [Read more...]
Becoming a Social Salsa Dancer
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...]
New Latin Music For Your Consideration
From salsa gorda to romantic boleros, there’s something for everyone. They just keep coming . . . great recordings that are worthy of your collection. In this batch we consider music from groups out of Los Angeles, Denver, Miami and Spain. All are different, all … [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...]
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