Short leads, tall follows, and the context trap
0: Intro After Adarsh and I competed together in Hamburg (giving what is to date, at least for me, the JnJ performance of which I am the most proud), we received a lot of compliments on … Read More »
Zouk Is Beautiful. Bachata Sensual Is Everywhere. Why?
En🇺🇸Es🇨🇴↓Zouk Chose Art. Bachata Chose People. Sometimes I like to think of Bachata Sensual and Brazilian Zouk as two kids who were born in the same year, went to different schools, and over time, one became … Read More »
Lasting Love in Social Dance… or Are We Doomed to Drama?
En🇺🇸Es🇨🇴↓I’ve been in the world of social dance for over 15 years. I’ve moved through different communities, Tango, Salsa, Bachata, Zouk, and no matter where I go, there’s always one complicated theme: romance. For me, dance … Read More »
The Breakup with Your Dance Partner
🇺🇸 EN There’s something almost no one talks about in the dance world: what it really means to break up with your dance partner. It might sound simple, like “just changing partners.” But inside, it’s so … Read More »
Why Advanced Dancers Don’t Want to Dance With Beginners, And Why That’s Okay
You finally built up the courage to ask your favorite teacher or artist for a dance. But after exactly three songs, they politely thank you and walk away. As a beginner, you face this situation over … Read More »