Mystery
Man-uelle
By Tasleem Rajwani
May 2008 |
Tasleem reviews the recent Victor Manuelle
concert.
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In
Love and Dance
By Tasleem Rajwani
May 2008 |
Tasleem's latest article focuses on relationships
in the social dance scene, initially recounting her own experiences,
followed by a look at three dance couples and what makes their
relationships work.
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A
Phenomenology of the Salsa Spin
By Laureano Ralon Facchina
March 2008 |
Laureano looks at the essential features
of spinning in salsa dancing and offers his perceptions and
experiences on how he perfected his spins.
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The
Healing Touch of Tango
By Tasleem Rajwani
February 2008 |
A new article by Tasleem Rajwani on the transformative
power of dance: Peter Ferreira’s journey from contractor
to tango dancer.
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Noe
Means No:
The E's for Emphasis
By Nikisha M Moise
November 2007 |
In this humourous take on social dancing
etiquette, Niki lays down the rules of the road.
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Orishas
Dances
By Chen Lizra
September 2007 |
Chen Lizra explores the Afro-Cuban spiritual
beliefs known as Orishas and how these relate to Cuban folkloric
dancing.
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Cuban
Rumba
By Chen Lizra
August 2007 |
Chen Lizra explains the story behind folkloric
Afro-Cuban Rumba and the dance's game of seduction between
the man and woman.
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Salsa
As Medicine:
Mind, Body and Soul
By Tasleem Rajwani
May 2007 |
Everyone who loves dancing enjoys the positive,
life-affirming power it has. We love how dancing makes us
feel and the benefits it has on our health and well-being.
In her inaugural article, SalsaVancouver.net's newest contributor
Tasleem Rajwani shares with us just how much of a beneficial
role salsa dancing has in her life.
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Salsa:
An Antidote for Today's Disembodied Self
By Laureano Ralon Facchina
May 2007 |
In this article Laureano continues his thought-provoking
and analytical explorations on social dancing, and looks at
salsa as a vehicle for satisfying our narcissistic desires.
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A
Phenomenology of the Dance Floor
By Laureano Ralon Facchina
April 2007 |
Does the feeling and passion of dance only
come from within ourselves, or are there external factors
that influence us while dancing? Laureano relates the essence
of dancing through a philosophical approach and looks at externalizing
our connection with dancing and our interaction with our immediate
environment: from the floor, the music, to our dance partners.
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Looks,
Moves and Connection II
By Laureano Ralon Facchina
March 2007 |
In a follow up to his previous article on
Looks, Moves and Connection, Laureano looks
at the addiction of dance moves and whether we can sometimes
mistake them with the dance itself.
Can men become so hung up on executing their
moves that the woman they're dancing with ceases to be the
centre of their attention and instead becomes the vehicle
through which their moves can be actualized?
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Looks,
Moves and Connection
By Laureano Ralon Facchina
February 2007 |
Laureano examines the interplay
between looks, connection and moves.
'Last week, I was watching Roger Chen teach
one of his beginners salsa classes. At some point during the
lessons, Roger posed a compelling, open question to his students:
“Salsa is all about looking good, right?” '
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On
Personal Space
By Laureano Ralon Facchina
February 2007 |
In Laureano's latest article he looks at
the concept of personal space both in society and in dancing.
He explores how the different styles of dancing salsa use
the space on the dance floor differently and affect the space
or closeness within a couple dancing.
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Background
music,
to the foreground
By Laureano Ralon Facchina
January 2007 |
In Laureano's latest article he explores
the role and function of music in society, both historically
and in our present day; and follows-up his previous article
on the New York City salsa scene with a further analysis of
rhythm, beats, counts and On1/On2 steps.
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The
N.Y. City Salsa Scene
By Laureano Ralon Facchina
January 2007 |
An M.A. candidate at Simon Fraser University
School of Communication and a regular habitué in the
Vancouver salsa scene, Laureano recently visited New York
and reports here on the vibrancy of the New York City Salsa
scene.
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Acapulco
Salsa Congress
By Sarah Lane
January 2007 |
Vancouver salsa dancer Sarah Lane attended
the Acapulco Salsa Congress (Nov 29-Dec 2, 2006) and reports
on her experiences - with photos from Ronald and Sanaa Martinez.
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(Thanks to City Salsa Vibe
for the Acapulco Congress passes, which were won by us in
a draw at the Vancouver Salsa Congress and which we subsequently
gave to Sarah so she could attend the Acapulco Congress) |
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Danger
on the Dance Floor
By Sierra
December 2006
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Sierra shares her experiences of sexual harassment
in Vancouver's salsa dance community.
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About
Rueda
By Julio Montero
September
2006 |
Rueda is a variant of Cuban Salsa that has
become increasingly popular in Vancouver. Here Julio explains
more about this 'circle dance'.
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Sex
It Up - Reggaeton Style
By Chen Lizra
September
2006 |
Reggaeton is the latest and hottest
dance in the Latin dancing community. Chen relates
her experiences of reggaeton in Cuba.
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Salsa
101: Introduction to Latin Music and Dance
By Scott Hannah and Laureano Ralon
April 2006 |
Our debut article, an introduction to salsa
- the music and the dance - and the history of how they both
evolved.
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