Salsera Tries Tango: The Beginning of a Love Story
I’ve been fascinated by Argentine Tango for a while. The intensity, the focus, the precision, the musicality—it’s something that I’ve long admired, but has…
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What to Do When You Are Uncomfortable
This is written for all of you who have ever felt uncomfortable because of someone coming on to you during a dance. If you’ve…
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We Need to Change the Way We Think About Creativity
Why don’t we think about—and teach—creativity and musicality in the same way we teach adults and children how to build other skill sets? After…
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Why Social Dance Is Addicting (According to Tony Robbins)
The “Why we do what we do” TED Talk by Tony Robbins has more than 20 million views on the TED website. In the…
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When Dancing’s No Longer Just Physical
It didn’t make sense, but about six months after I moved to New York, my dancing got a whole lot worse for a while….
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Competing Pro-Am: 100% Worth It
Recently there’s been a lot of controversy in the salsa scene around the cost of competition, especially around pro-am competitions, where the student (am)…
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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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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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Salsa Etiquette: Why You Shouldn’t Dip Your Dance Partners
In Richie’s post on God Awful Dancers – which is a rather entertaining and worthwhile read – he mentions “The Screamer” who unexpectedly pierces…
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How Thinking of a Dance Class as a Language Class Can Help Create Better Instruction
Teaching a dance class can be a lot like teaching a language class. I’d know. I teach both. Let’s begin with some basic similarities:…
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