- How to Become a Better Follower in Salsa (And Be His Best Dance EVER)There is a huge misconception in the salsa community about how to be a better follower. Some dancers think that great following is the result of great leading. They think leaders are the cause, and followers areContinue reading “How to Become a Better Follower in Salsa (And Be His Best Dance EVER)”
- 11 Salsa-Leading-Secrets: The Ultimate Guide to Being a Great Salsa LeaderEvery night a woman is out social dancing, she will remember exactly one guy. She’ll think about him—briefly—on her way home. “That was one of a kind,” she’ll say to herself, hoping that he will be aroundContinue reading “11 Salsa-Leading-Secrets: The Ultimate Guide to Being a Great Salsa Leader”
- “They Stared at Me When I Appeared in the Neighborhood, But When I Began to Dance…”I’m about to share with you one of my craziest experiences from my time in Havana! (Read on to find out how this relates to your Salsa-learning journey.) I actually just want to take to the busContinue reading ““They Stared at Me When I Appeared in the Neighborhood, But When I Began to Dance…””
- Becoming Pro: The Perfect Attitude for Learning Cuban SalsaI am often surprised when I meet people who tell me that they have been dancing for many years — and it simply doesn’t show. Actually, in most cases it’s NOT a matter of talent. Sure, ifContinue reading “Becoming Pro: The Perfect Attitude for Learning Cuban Salsa”
- How to Dance Salsa Like a CubanLet me ask you this: Have you ever wondered why advanced dancers seem to know exactly what to do at all times? Are you sometimes insecure about what to do when you are dancing solo — especiallyContinue reading “How to Dance Salsa Like a Cuban”
- The One Cuban-Salsa-Secret They Don’t Want You to KnowDo you remember when you were little… that day they told you that Santa Claus doesn’t actually exist? What you’re about to learn will perhaps be just as surprising. But let’s take inventory first. If you’re likeContinue reading “The One Cuban-Salsa-Secret They Don’t Want You to Know”
- Use Solo Styling to Avoid Elbowing People in the Face During SalsaI talk a lot about the “psychology of dancing” (even though I do not always call it that). The right attitude is KEY in becoming a better dancer. But let’s talk about the actual thing: the body,Continue reading “Use Solo Styling to Avoid Elbowing People in the Face During Salsa”
- Introducing a Mind-Hack to Learn Salsa Styling EffectivelyYou know, when I first started learning solo-steps, it was a struggle. I remember going to my first salsa festival…my body was INCAPABLE of copying the teacher’s movement! After the lesson, he asked some students to joinContinue reading “Introducing a Mind-Hack to Learn Salsa Styling Effectively”
- Arrogant Dance-Teacher Knows the Secret to Becoming a Better Salsa-DancerYou won’t believe what just happened to me. I just went through my old-notes, and I found something I just had to share with you: “You have to feel like you’re the KING when you’re dancing! LikeContinue reading “Arrogant Dance-Teacher Knows the Secret to Becoming a Better Salsa-Dancer”