Tag Archives: salsa

? I want you…..

…. 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

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

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?

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

…. 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!

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…

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

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!

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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He Said … She Said

He says, “Jump”, I say, “ How high?”. I say, “I need something” – he says,”What brand?”. Then he said, “I’ve always wanted to do Salsa, there is a studio on Bree Street. Let’s go check it out.” And I … Continue reading

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