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We turn public dance-community discussions, mostly from r/Bachata and r/Salsa, into practical guides for social dancers. Articles are drafted with AI assistance and link the discussion they're based on where we have it. Spot a mistake? Tell us via the contact page and we'll fix it.
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How disabled dancers and people with conditions like MS keep dancing salsa and bachata: slower songs, seated and wheelchair dance, and pacing.
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Dancing, especially when it comes to the vibrant world of Salsa, is much more than simple steps and sequences. It’s a personal journey that fuels your…
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Stepping onto the dance floor for the first time can be a daunting experience, but the enthusiasm and passion that comes from discovering salsa is…
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Salsa, with its intoxicating rhythms and expressive movements, has captured hearts worldwide. But have you ever paused mid-step to ponder why you…
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What "T-Rex hands" are in salsa, why arms go stiff, and simple fixes: passive arm movement, soft imagery and free-hand styling for linear and Cuban salsa.
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Where to dance salsa in the US: New York, the Bay Area, Miami, Los Angeles, the DMV and more, with the styles each city is known for and tips for visiting.
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The salsa hammerlock explained: how to lead into it, keep the hand low, throw and unwind it cleanly, avoid shoulder strain, plus variations and mistakes.
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Bachata is a dance of passion, a dance of connection, a dance of soulful dialogues between two bodies swaying to the rhythm. It is a journey, not a…
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Where the son clave falls in a dancer's eight-count, what 2-3 and 3-2 mean, and whether On1 really fits 2-3 clave better than On2 does.
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How salsa dancers handle unwanted attention: setting boundaries, saying no, helping a friend, coping with triggers, and reporting misconduct to organizers.
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