by Shulagh Jacobs | Jul 31, 2016 | Dance Yourself Happy
Was anyone born a natural car driver? Or a natural golfer? Or a natural cardiac surgeon? I think not… So the idea that someone is born with the ability to dance already present within them isn’t something I buy into. What I do...
by Shulagh Jacobs | Jun 25, 2016 | Beginner's Salsa, Men's Salsa, Social Salsa Dancing
If you’ve been taking Salsa classes or private Salsa lessons for a while, the thought of doing it for real on the dance floor can seem really scary and daunting. The first few dances are usually the hardest, and no matter how well you’ve been dancing in class,...
by Shulagh Jacobs | Jun 14, 2016 | Beginner's Salsa, Men's Salsa, Salsa Technique
You may be forgiven for thinking that in order to learn how to be a good male Salsa dancer and lead well that you need a male teacher. After all, when a guy dances Salsa he plays a completely different role in the dance. Surely if you learn from a girl,...
by Shulagh Jacobs | Jun 7, 2016 | Beginner's Salsa, Dance Yourself Happy
You may be forgiven for thinking that my “Learn Salsa In A Day” course is a bit of a gimmick. Especially the teachers and advanced dancers out there who know exactly what’s involved. After all, they have seen many dancers take many months to progress through...
by Shulagh Jacobs | Apr 30, 2016 | Ladies Salsa, Salsa Styling
Arm styling for ladies is often seen as one of those dark arts in Salsa. Few do it well, and most have little clue where to start, other than copying other dancers or teachers. From my conversations with ladies who are at the level where they are just...
