Category Archives: Salsa!

Cape Town Salsa

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Chilly

Are you in Cape Town & do you like to Salsa? If the answer to that question is YES! Then: Imagine knowing when every single salsa social event was taking place? Imagine knowing if a venue is closed, has moved … Continue reading →

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?Should Dj’s Cross Fade songs at Salsa Socials?

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Chilly

In the world of commercial music, the ability for a DJ to seamlessly cross-fade from 1 track to another is without a doubt one of the top 3 signs of their skill. The more seamless the changeover (no noticeable change … Continue reading →

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? I want you…..

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Chilly

…. to give me your opinion! Thats right, I said it. For the next couple of blogs, I want all Salsa Dancers and non salsa dancers to give me their opinion on some-things Salsa. My next few blogs will ask … Continue reading →

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On1, On2, Cuban… Whatever

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Chilly

This past weekend I was at the Hot Salsa Weekend (HSW) in Stockholm, Sweden and needless to say, it was EPIC! If you have been in the Salsa scene for a while, you will know and appreciate that the Salsa … Continue reading →

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How long does it take to learn Salsa?

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Chilly

There is a saying out there that implies once you put 10,000 hours into something you will then become a Master at it. I don’t know how true that is, but that statement is the inspiration for this article (that … Continue reading →

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My 2 Year Anniversary

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Chilly

…. I am sure you are wondering, ‘My 2 year anniversary of what?’ Well exactly 2 years (and 1 week) ago, I taught my very first Salsa Class with Monique D. We threw down what was without a doubt – … Continue reading →

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Sals-a-ddiction!

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Chilly

Hi, my name is Chilly and I am a Salsa Addict. Its been 32Hrs since my last dance and it will be another 8Hrs till I dance again. I have been addicted to salsa going on 3 years now and … Continue reading →

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My Interview with a Canadian Bachatera…

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Chilly

In June 2011, I came to a decision to become the first serious Bachatero (Male Bachata Dancer) in Cape Town, South Africa. What is Bachata? Like Salsa, Bachata is a both a Latin style of music and dance. It originated … Continue reading →

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Floor Craft – Salsa Etiquette 101

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Chilly

As you hit the salsa scene this weekend, I thought it might be a good idea to discuss Floor craft – which is Salsa Etiquette 101. So what is Floor craft? Well in a nut-shell, I would describe it as … Continue reading →

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On1 Vs. On2 …. FIGHT!

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Chilly

Hi Salsa Lovers, as most of you may know I  recently went on a Salsa Cruise going down the Mediterranean and it was Mind Blowingly AWESOME! One of the events on the ship was an On1 Vs. On2 Competition. Now, … Continue reading →

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