While in salsa class a few years ago my instructor mentioned how when growing up his grandfather used to say, “if you pay attention, you will grow, if you don’t pay attention, you will never grow…” This is so essential to life, dancing salsa, and just being an overall good person. It seems many people… Continue Reading
This is a more laid back performance from Karen Forcano and Ricardo Vega. It has less tricks, and seems to have more dept in terms of the styles being presented. Once I found their World Salsa Championship video, I’ve been stalking them across the internet trying to find everything they’re about. Enjoy, and share any… Continue Reading
Yusimi Moya Rodriguez presents us with a beautiful performance in honor of the Yoruba God Yemaya. This dance goes back to the roots of latin dancing where dancers and musicians came together in a community to give worship and tell stories about the people’s history. The dance seems simple, and repetitive, but it carries with… Continue Reading
While in salsa class a few years ago my instructor mentioned how when growing up his grandfather used to say, “if you pay attention, you will grow, if you don’t pay attention, you will never grow…” This is so essential to life, dancing salsa, and just being an overall good person. It seems many people…
This wonderful video starts out with signs of belly dancing arms, and movements I’ve seen in the Black Swan. This couple brought a little bit of everything… just looking at the way they move and execute each aerial shows they are grounded in some solid technique. Maria must be ridiculously strong, because her body is…
A Sensual Bachata performance with Luiz Vazquez and Melissa Fernandez. I like the slow beginning, and the way it picks up towards the ends. The entrance is unique compared to other shows I’ve seen.
When you see all these amazing dancers out there on the dance floor, you see them styling, spinning, and just having crazy amounts of fun… Have you ever asked yourself… why are some people stiff, while other people look so smooth and relaxed when they do a move… The answer: Body Isolations… In this video…
Whenever I’m teaching my students how to dance salsa, the biggest block I come across is that everyone thinks you’re messing up if you don’t do the exact same thing I do. To learn a dance, you need to understand the rules, the footwork patterns, and the timing… however, you don’t want to lose all…
So the first eliminations have come and gone for ‘So You Think You can Dance’ and I must say it’s always inspiring to see people pursue their dreams and stand in front of the world to be judged. Yup, I love dancing, and it’s an art form that requires hours and years of practice to…