Tasleem
has a BA in English Literature and Art History. During
her six years of teaching, she encouraged her students
to follow their dreams and believe in themselves. Finally
taking her own advice, Tasleem is spending time on her
passion for writing and love of dancing. She is grateful
for the way in which dancing has strengthened many areas
of her life.
As well as conducting interviews for SalsaVancouver.net,
Tasleem has written a number of thought-provoking articles:
Salsa
As Medicine:
Mind, Body and Soul
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
this article Tasleem shares with us just how much of
a beneficial role salsa dancing has in her life.
The
Healing Touch of Tango
The transformative power of dance: Peter Ferreira’s
journey from contractor to tango dancer.
In
Love and Dance
An article focusing 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. |