A few months ago, we posted an article about salsa, dance therapy, and PTSD. The post led us to connect with one of the readers who commented on the article, Mark Word. Mark is a therapist who worked for many years as a social work officer in the Army. Today, he … [Read more...]
Dance Musings
Thoughts, tips, philosophies, analysis and musings on social dancing.
The Most Famous Salsa Cities in the World
Traveling is the perfect way to enjoy salsa dancing. In day-to-day-life, there are plenty of excuses standing between you and your salsa goals. It can be hard to take time out of your week to stay up late and go dancing -- especially if there's a learning curve. But … [Read more...]
Conversations I Had While Salsa Dancing This Week
Me: So what do you do? Him: I just got back from Africa, where I was a microbiology researcher. Me: Awesome! What did you study? Him: Watch out, here comes a dip. I studied meerkats. Me: OMG! I have been compared to a meerkat more than once. Him: (squints) Hmm. … [Read more...]
Kizomba: Americans Get Comfortable With Sensual Dance
Lately, I can’t get enough of kizomba music -- the slow, bouncy beat in combination with its dark melodies is purely addictive. Unfortunately, I haven’t tried the dance -- mostly because I’ve spent the last year traveling between Portland, Alaska, and Montana, which … [Read more...]
Salsa Dancing Through the Eyes of a Feminist
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
The Inner Workings of a Salsa Dance Club
Common threads behind club doors I've been a big fan of salsa for a long time. One of the things that I have always enjoyed about the world of salsa—besides the dancing and the music—is the unique environment found in salsa clubs. I find it fascinating that no … [Read more...]
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