Tag Archives: How to dance Salsa

Salsa Spins by Melissa Fernandez

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Chilly

Below is an article from World renowned Salsera, Melissa Fernandez who is also Luis Vasquez dance partner. Disclaimer: This article is a bit lengthy. That being said, its a must read for anyone who is serious about improving their spinning. … Continue reading →

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The Gentleman of Salsa – Gilberto Santa Rosa

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Chilly

You know, I almost always write about dancing when it comes to my weekly Salsa blog post. However, (when you think about it) the fact is there would be no dancing without the 1 essential ingredient – The Music. So … Continue reading →

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The 5 Types of Leaders and followers!

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Chilly

Close to 2 years ago, I wrote an article on  the best leads and followers. Today I am republishing a section that dealt with the 5 different kinds of leaders and followers. This is probably part of one of the … Continue reading →

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Always keep an eye out for Oliver Pineda

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Chilly

One of my favorite Salseros is without a doubt Oliver Pineda. He is the Founder and Director of Latin Motion Dance Academy in Australia and is Australia’s only 5 time World Salsa Champion with partner Luda Kroitor from ‘Dancing With … Continue reading →

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Salsa People always make a Plan!

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Chilly

2 weeks ago, I organised drinks after work with a bunch of friends. Unfortunately, the night began with a misunderstanding about the actual venue – Was it the Grand Daddy Hotel or Daddy Long Legs? We eventually found ourselves at … Continue reading →

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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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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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Chilly’s Blog turns 1

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Chilly

On October 18, 2010 I decided it was time to start blogging and sharing some of my brilliant yet random thoughts with the world. 365& 1/4 days later, Chilly’s Blog now turns 1. In the last year, I have written … 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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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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