Dance Musings

If there’s anything Dancing with the Stars has taught us, it’s that dancing really can transform your body for the better—and some D-list celebrities were better left forgotten! It’s easy to see how salsa dancing can improve your endurance, resting heart rate, … [Read more...]

It’s the most important day of your life, and you want it to be memorable. You want to wow your guests and enjoy a flawless dance with your newly betrothed. Choreographed first dances at weddings are nothing new, but thanks to social media you’ve been seeing some … [Read more...]

It’s no secret that dancing is a great way to sneak in some cardio—sometimes for hours! An elevated heart beat can help you improve cardiovascular health, burn calories, lose fat, and up your metabolism. However, it also comes with a sometimes inconvenient side effect: … [Read more...]

Put any hodge podge group together and you’ll find a few odd folks out—especially when the only thing bringing them together is an interest in salsa dancing! I’ve been there. The first time I seriously began taking salsa lessons, I was living in Seoul, South Korea. Yes, … [Read more...]

Salsa dancing requires a nearly immobile core, held steady by a firm frame. Both leads and follows have to commit to a well-maintained frame—otherwise, the entire dance can fall apart! However, males/leads usually have a more complicated frame to hold than their … [Read more...]

Whether it’s your first salsa class or you’re an advanced dancer, the same advice holds true: The best thing you can do for your own practice is to dance with as many different dancers, of all abilities, as possible. However, as an advanced dancer, you have some … [Read more...]

As a certified yoga instructor, I’m often asked, “What’s the best asana (pose) for (fill in the blank)?” Salsa dancers, runners, boxers, cyclists, power lifters, and those tied to their desk 60+ hours per week all want to know the “best” poses to correct the side … [Read more...]

How could a free salsa class possibly be a wrong choice? Numerous studies have shown that (surprise!) humans don’t value anything that’s free. Even if a class has a single dollar attached to it, suddenly it’s more valuable. Beyond the value aspect, it’s a lot easier to … [Read more...]