New Music – Joan Soriano: “Ladrona de Amor”
Joan Soriano doesn’t spend too much time in the recording studio. Normally, it takes the talented bachatero from Monte Plata about a week to…
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How To Pick The Right Dance Team
Thinking about joining a performance dance team? When choosing a dance team, it’s important to find one that fits our goals and expectations. So…
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Biography – Ramon Cordero
Who was Ramon Cordero? Ramon Cordero was a bachata pioneer who started performing in the mid 1960’s. He was very well known and celebrated…
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LDC Podcast #28: “You have to own the dance floor!” Will and Constanza Orrock
The World Latin Cup is this month. Dancers from all over the world will flock to Miami Beach and attempt to impress the judges…
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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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How to remember names at a social or event
Many of us are guilty of this, but I’m afraid I’m the biggest offender. A few times I have forgotten names just seconds after…
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