The Sustainable Social Dancer: Eco-Friendly and Ethical Dance Shoes
Americans throw away more than 10 million tons of clothes, or about 80 pounds per person, every year. And the EPA estimates that about 84…
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Three Ways To Get Your Dance Mojo Back
It’s common in all endeavors to plateau or get in a rut—whether it’s a hobby, work, or a relationship—and dance is no different. For…
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Dance is for EVERYONE: Dancers With Disabilities Share Their Stories
A man in a titanium-framed wheelchair holds his hand out to a woman and leads her out onto the dance floor. As the claves…
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Overcoming Intimidation on the Dance Floor
Let’s face it. Stepping out on the dance floor is often terrifying. No matter your level and how long you’ve been dancing, there’s always…
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Dancing Through Parenthood: Juggling Family Life and Dance Life
At the Sunday afternoon pool party at Orlando Salsa Congress last year, the thing that struck me the most was how many families were…
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Dancing While Expecting: Salsa Mamas Share Their Stories
Salsa Diva Griselle Ponce has been uploading videos to her Facebook and Instagram pages of her teaching Salsa, often in heels, 30-plus weeks pregnant…and…
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Connection and Compassion: An Mpowered Weekend with Magna Gopal
If it were possible to have a Ph.D in Salsa Philosophy, Magna Gopal would have one. The petite powerhouse is known across the globe…
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Your Dollar is Your Vote: You Get What You’re Willing to Pay For
Too often, I have heard people complain about the costs associated with Latin dance, whether it’s bringing in professional dancers for congresses or paying…
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Dance is Serious Business: Three Things to Consider Before Stepping Out on Your Own
The idea of starting a dance or dance-related company or putting on dance events is sexy, but there are many unsexy things to consider…
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Spot On: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques to Perfect Your Turns
Spotting: The magical ingredient that turns one spin into two, and then three, and four, and keeps you from getting dizzy and following over…
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