Why Even Non-Dancers are Going to Colombia for Salsa
byAfter the historic peace deal in 2019 ending an over 50 year old civil war between the Colombian government and leftist guerrilla group the FARC,…
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Make Your Regular Social Awesome
by golatindancePeople come to social dances for all kinds of reasons, but there are some key points that help them stay. You don’t have to…
Do LGBT+ Dancers Feel Welcome In Your Dance Scene?
by golatindanceIn a British seaside town, a flamboyant, camp dancer from out of town turns up. When I finish my whirling, laughter-filled salsa with him,…
SHINE – New York Salsa Music/Dance Drama Feature Film
by golatindanceAnthony Nardolillo is a man on a mission. He is an actor, director….and fellow salsero! He has produced a variety of latin dance related…
Implementing Your Code of Conduct
by golatindanceHowever important writing up a code of conduct is, it’s even more important that your community buys into it and that you have protocols…
Event Review: An American in Paris (International Salsa Congress)
by golatindanceSome of you I’m sure are already way ahead of me on this, but I recently discovered just how amazing it is to attend…
Why Are We Uncomfortable with Safety?
by golatindanceThe idea of making dance scenes “safer” isn’t new, but it’s also one that creates a lot of discomfort. Why is that? What can…
What You Give Is What You Get Back On The Dance Floor
by golatindanceI once fell during a solo competition in New York City. I didn’t hit the ground, but I fell hard enough that the entire…
Defensive Dancing: Handling Uncomfortable Situations
by golatindanceWhat are your options when you feel uncomfortable in the middle of a dance? What can you do when someone is just trying to…
Why We Need to Talk About Eating Disorders on The Dance Floor
by golatindanceI spent Saturday morning Googling “how to avoid an eating disorder relapse”. The real question in my mind, however, was why this issue had…