Jealousy happens, especially in the social dance world—and especially if you dance competitively. (They don’t call it “competition” for nothing!). There are unfortunately many cases where a skilled, competitive dancer meets a new romantic partner and, soon enough, their … [Read more...]
Dance Musings
Thoughts, tips, philosophies, analysis and musings on social dancing.
Salsa for Dancers with Disabilities
A dancer with a physical disability is just like any other dancer, especially in the beginning stages. They might feel self-conscious, worry that they can’t “get” the moves or will never be good enough, and may struggle with fear and anxiety when getting out on that … [Read more...]
Selena Gomez Salsa Dances While Sick: Should You?
Last month, Selena Gomez came close to canceling a show thanks to an annoying summer flu—but ended up nailing both the performance and making it to the after party! Selena gave her fans a heads up on Snapchat, telling them she was under the weather and may not be able … [Read more...]
Top 10 Salsa Scenes from Movies
Maybe you sought out a Latin dance movie, or maybe you were just pleasantly surprised by a stunningly choreographed routine that became the highlight of an otherwise ho-hum feature film. We all have our most memorable dance scenes—some of us have even mimicked them for … [Read more...]
Master the Yonder Alonso Salsa Dance!
A touchdown dance in football is nothing new—even though they’ve been banned in some instances. But baseball? Thanks to Oakland A’s first baseman Yonder Alonso, dancing is making a splash in baseball, and it’s all about salsa. The Cuban batsman is 29 years old and was … [Read more...]
Cali, capital mundial de la salsa (Español)
En general en todo el territorio colombiano se escucha y se baila salsa, especialmente en ciudades como Barranquilla, Medellín, Cartagena, Bogotá, y por supuesto, Cali. En ellas también se celebran diversos encuentros culturales que le rinden homenaje a este ritmo, como … [Read more...]
World Records in Salsa
Do you have what it takes to beat a world record in salsa dancing—or do you want to propose a brand new challenge to the Guinness World Records? There are a slew of existing records in the salsa dancing world, and all of them are up for grabs. If you do choose to take … [Read more...]
Meet Paddy Jones: The “World’s Oldest Salsa Dancer”
Sarah Patricia “Paddy” Jones hold the Guinness World Record for being the “oldest acrobatic salsa dancer.” Born on July 1, 1934, she turns 82 today! The British dancer rose to fame when she won “Tu si que vales”, a Spanish talent show, along with partner Nico in 2009 … [Read more...]
The Korean Salsa Experience
I danced competitive salsa in South Korea—now that’s a phrase you don’t hear often. I had just finished my master’s degree and wasn’t ready for the real world yet. With no teaching experience and no TEFL (teaching English as a foreign language) certification, I stumbled … [Read more...]
Salsa Shoes for Women Who Hate Heels
Ask any podiatrist or yoga instructor, and you’ll get an earful about the downside of heels. They can cause injuries—sometimes permanent—while shortening your calf muscles, giving you painful bunions if they pinch, and a smattering of other potential cons. Plus, some … [Read more...]
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