LDC Podcast #27: “I like to hijack the lead…” Michelle Donehew
Why does Michelle like to hijack the lead from her partner when she social dances? Because sometimes it’s a good idea! Listen to Michelle…
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How Sexy Can Look Stupid On The Social Dance Floor
Anyone who knows me could tell you that I’m no expert on “sexiness.” I prefer jeans and dance sneakers to fancy dresses and spike…
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Review: DC Bachata Congress 2016
Last weekend I attended my third DC Bachata Congress, the 8th incarnation of the event organized by Lee Smith and Kat Aguilar. I attended…
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3 Charts Explain How Our Latin Dance Community is Changing
As a salsa dancer, this chart from Google Trends scares the shit out of me: Let me explain. Google Trends analyzes Google search…
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LDC PODCAST #26: “Who wants to be a DJ?”
DJ Mario B has been mixing tracks for more than ten years in the Reno/Lake Tahoe area. He’s currently the resident DJ for the new…
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True Champions
To be defined as a champion comes with a certain responsibility, one which Regan Hirose and Harold Rancano do not take lightly. Although they…
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Bachata beginning with a B…
I must admit this article took way more time than I planned. I started writing it long ago while sitting and feeling a mild…
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Judging a Book By Its Cover: Stereotypes and Superficiality on the Latin Dance Floor
Like most “serious” social dancers, I absolutely cherish my time on the dance floor. When I’m social dancing I’m not thinking about my problems…
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The Dance Festival of LOVE: LA Bachata Festival
For seven years now, on Valentine’s day weekend The City of Angels is host to the Bachata Dance Festival for lovers. An event organized…
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Why bother with Bachata?
I’m a salsero… but I dance Bachata too. It’s kind of like my “other dance”. You know, that thing I dance in between 4…
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