by Kasia Wilson | Oct 7, 2026 | Blog
Salsa and Bachata have different rhythms, instruments, musical structures and feelings. Once you learn what to listen for, you can usually identify the dance within a few seconds. 1. FIRST: DON’T LISTEN ONLY TO THE SPEED One of the biggest mistakes dancers make...
by Kasia Wilson | Oct 12, 2024 | Blog
Bachata is a popular genre of music and dance from the Dominican Republic that blends African, European, and indigenous influences (Borelo, Son, Latin American troubadour singer & Merengue) Originating in the early to mid-20th century. Bachata has evolved from...
by Kasia Wilson | Apr 29, 2024 | Blog
The Orishas dances are a part of the Afro-Cuban Folklore dances. For many Cubans Orishas are much more than just a dance, it’s a religion and a culture. Orishas are the gods of the Yoruba/Santeria Religion (and a few more). Each of these gods looks a certain...
by Kasia Wilson | Jun 5, 2023 | Blog
If you’re new to salsa, you may not realise that there are actually a few different types of salsa dancing. The music they are danced to is often the same with marginal differences, the timing and the basic step is roughly the same in each style. To the untrained eye...
