Tag Archives: Salsa Blogs

Salsa: You’re doing it wrong!

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Chilly

Originally posted on The Dancing Irishman:
“If you don’t have African or at least Latino roots you will NEVER dance Salsa well”.Did you know that?Or did you know that “Studio Salsa (whatever that is) is watered-down Salsa that has lost…

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Chilly is Back – 2014 here we come

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Chilly

Hello Salsa Peeps, I know its been a while since I last blogged – actually this is my first post in 2014. This year has been cruising on by, its kind of scary how quickly time has gone. However, its official … Continue reading →

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Chillys Blog Turns 3

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Chilly

Today, Chilly’s blog turns 3. Yeah, that’s right, 3 years ago in 2010 I wrote my very first blog post. 3 Years later, I am still here. 🙂 2013 has been a crazy interesting year for me. Lots of ups and … Continue reading →

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The Stargate Challenge

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Chilly

Interest in salsa has grown dramatically over the years & this increase has produced many amazing dancers and performers. However, alongside all the professionals there are people like me: Salsa Enthusiasts – People who are not professional dancers BUT SHARE … Continue reading →

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Chilly is Back!

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Chilly

I’m Back! After 9 weeks of absence, I am glad to report that I am back – officially. After 60 weeks of writing posts regularly, I decided to take a break from the blogosphere. Now 9 weeks later, I am … Continue reading →

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22 Ways Salsa makes your life better

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Chilly

So my friend the Dancing Irish Man recently wrote a blog post about the 22 ways Salsa makes your life better. This week I want you to go and check out his post and see if you can add to … Continue reading →

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How to be a Great Dance Partner

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Chilly

Peter Flahiff (Swing and Tap dancer) has 3 rules that he says make him such a great dancer. Here are 2 versions of those rules: How to be a Great dance partner:   – Drop the ego   – Love the … Continue reading →

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Kids from African Township booked to perform at the LA Salsa Congress

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Chilly

The Albert Torres Productions motto is: “Create Unity Through Latin Music & Dance“.  So when Albert watched the children from Khayelitsha (a township in South Africa) dance a few months ago, he decided to give them a platform to showcase … Continue reading →

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Some Reminders as we head into December

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Chilly

If you are in the Southern Hemisphere (like me), then you are enjoying the warm summer days. If however, you are in the Northern Hemisphere, then you are probably enjoying a cold winters day. Whatever side of the world you … Continue reading →

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The British perspective on Salsa

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Chilly

Alright, today I just finished my exams. This has been a long time coming. To celebrate, this week I am posting with you 4 really cool videos that I came across. 1. Salsa and the stiff upper lip is a … Continue reading →

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