Dance Musings

I live in Portland, Oregon, one of the fastest growing, most popular American cities for young adults. It regularly tops the country’s list of highest growth, best city for (fill in every imaginable blank here), worst traffic, and as a native Oregonian I grew up with … [Read more...]

Salsa has no age limits. Some committed dancers-turned-parents have been known to dance away with their little one swaddled to them. There are dancers who have breached the 100-year mark and keep right on with their cumbia. Just like any competitive sport, the younger a … [Read more...]

Finding a dance partner can be a big challenge, especially if your goal is to ultimately compete. For dancers who don’t have a significant other, or don’t have a significant other interested in dancing, it can sometimes feel like dating all over again—but even more … [Read more...]

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...]