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Salsa Heroes
There are a vast number of personalities in the Salsa community but in this post, I want to draw attention to those that I consider being the unsung heroes of the Salsa scene. People will dance Salsa for many reasons but the growth of the Salsa scene is not dependent on the number or quality… Read more »
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Salsa Training Wheels
Learning something new is never easy. To aid the Salsa learning process instructors use training wheels to remove fear, uncertainty and to provide a safe and predictable framework for learning. However eventually this can act as a restricting chain which must be broken for the sake of your dancing. In this post I will highlight some… Read more »
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Transferable Skills from Salsa
Having recently retired from Salsa I decided to try my hand at West Coast Swing. After going to classes I realised that there are some elements from Salsa that really helped me. After thinking about this more I realised that it has nothing to do with Salsa but life attributes that have been heightened through… Read more »
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Internal Conflict in Salsa
During my time as a Salsa instructor in London I have worked with many students. Now that I am retired I write these articles to share my opinions and to help, guide or inspire dancers. While this article may not apply to you I will talk about the internal conflicts within Salsa dancers, so why not read on? Internal Conflicts Today information… Read more »
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Breeding Robots
We all know what it means to be a robotic Salsa dancer i.e. a dancer that has no unique movement, no individuality and looks like they are just going through the motions in a well drilled manner. If you are new to Salsa this is common in your early stages of development but after years… Read more »
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Glass Ceiling
I have been active in the London Salsa Scene as a dancer and teacher for more than 10 years. To grow as an instructor I have spoken to many aspiring dancers about their growth in Salsa and one reoccurring theme with students has always been how to break through periods of stagnation – a metaphorical… Read more »