Comments for How 2 Salsa

Comment on April 9, 2011: Leuven Salsa Festival (Belgium) by Irene Gebetsroither

Irene Gebetsroither — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:08:49 +0000

I´m from Austria, would like to learn from you online.
Step by step. moves turns….shines everything.
How?
Do you have a DvD to by or do could you post shines step by step with their names
on youtube?

Comment on My thoughts on Musicality by Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 05:14:52 +0000

Musicality can be taught! It was like cats saying you couldn’t teach jazz, you just had to feel it. hmmm. But as with anything, it takes practice. Each person is attuned to something at any given moment in a song. Lots of people listen to the bass, or percussion, or horns. It all depends on what you connect with as you hear it and express it through movement.

The more you listen to the music and understand it with all the syncopation and multiple layering of textures, the more artistic you can be with your movements. And encouraging people to develop their own interpretations is certainly key.

Great post!

Comment on Like it? Share it! by Modern Jive

Modern Jive — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:41:48 +0000

Hey Paul,

Cool WordPress site. Did you code it yourself?

Have only done a couple of Salsa classes over the years, but did enjoy them. We teach a dance called Modern Jive in Bath & Bristol (UK). A bit easier to learn (not as many steps for the guys :->)

All the best,

UKTyler

Comment on Bachata Warmup Song from Bachatando by Arjan

Arjan — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:50:10 +0000

Cool mix! I’m awaiting the finished song with Swahilian rap ^^

Comment on Mambo Weekend Germany, 20-22 August: save 20 euro by alejandro aldam

alejandro aldam — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 08:53:51 +0000

Hi, thanks for the hard work, l would like to ask is this solo cuban or L A stayle salsa?

Comment on My thoughts on Musicality by Clint

Clint — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 06:35:02 +0000

I am inclined to agree that you can’t teach musicality.

However, I think it can be learned and it is possible to tell people the best way to learn it.

I think the idea of telling people that they should be aware of the music and then listen for key elements is an ideal way to start.

Also, I think that a lot of people don’t realise that the music doesn’t give you the emotions. Instead, it draws the emotions from you. I think another way to improve your musicality to listen to the music, see what emotions it encourages in you and then dance to those emotions.

One last thing. I have always noticed that when I go to a blues dance class they seem to talk more about musicality and the instructors give their personal insights into musicality. If you’re keen on improving your musicality, then maybe try a few blues classes.

Comment on Happy New Year. What’s in store? by mark

mark — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:58:21 +0000

Really enjoying working through your vids, many thanks for doing them

Comment on Happy New Year. What’s in store? by Eveline

Eveline — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 08:13:28 +0000

Hi Paul, and a very happy New Year to you too!

What I would really like to see on how2salsa are two things: styling in partnering (e.g. with Caroline for good examples of men- and women’s styling in partnering) and a clip/lesson on musicality, explaining the music and its instruments and how the different instruments combine… what YOU hear when you feel/listen to the music. What qualifies a good on1/on2 song…

Some suggestions for 2011, then. Wishing you a year full of inspiration and joy and thank you once again for everything that you’ve taught us in 2010!

Comment on My new show with Caroline Menya by Neal

Neal — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:21:02 +0000

Absolutly fantastic I have been trying to learn quite a bit of moves & shine from u!! Thx! For All the effort and time!!!

Comment on Thursday Shine #01 – On2 by Johnny Lantigua

Johnny Lantigua — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 03:07:28 +0000

I remember watching your videos when I started dancing. I like the spinning with the opposite foot in this one. Smooth!