Welcome to SeaLatin’s Topics section. Below are links to articles that cover a variety of topics.
Articles about music and dance genres, songs and albums and people and bands can be found in the Genres, Music and Community sections, respectively. Asterisks (*) indicate articles that are under construction.
Dance
Basics
Just getting started? The following five articles answer many beginner questions. Any dance instructor who doesn’t at least mention the first two probably isn’t worth your time and money. (Note: Any instructors who don’t want to discuss personal hygiene, either because it’s a little embarrassing or you simply don’t have time, are welcome to simply link to SeaLatin’s article.)
Just getting started? The following five articles answer many beginner questions. Any dance instructor who doesn’t at least mention the first two probably isn’t worth your time and money. (Note: Any instructors who don’t want to discuss personal hygiene, either because it’s a little embarrassing or you simply don’t have time, are welcome to simply link to SeaLatin’s article.)The Holy Trinity (aka Salsa Pyramid)
More experienced dancers may find themselves searching for the Holy Grail of Latin dance; but what IS the Holy Grail - musicality, sabor or connection?
More experienced dancers may find themselves searching for the Holy Grail of Latin dance; but what IS the Holy Grail - musicality, sabor or connection?Music
Learn about more than two dozen instruments associated with Latin music, from the conga to the magic trumpet to the steelpan.
Exploring La Musica
One of my favorite Latin dance slogans is “Shut up and dance.” Yet Latin music is about much more than dance. This section is for fans who want to explore Latin music’s roots, people who view Latin music as a portal to different cultures, personal growth and maybe even something spiritual.
Viva la Revolucion!
Don’t give up on salsa’s roots! There are people still fighting to keep the dream alive.
Dance + Music
New!
*Under construction
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