by Shulagh Jacobs | Dec 11, 2014 | Ladies Salsa, Salsa Styling
Many ladies are resistant to the idea of performing shines. Whenever their partner breaks away from them, they freeze in terror, forget all the cool footwork they’ve learnt in styling classes, and visibly shrink into their dance shoes. I think this is a real shame...
by Shulagh Jacobs | Dec 8, 2014 | Dance Yourself Happy
During the latter part of 2014 I’ve had some very difficult times. These periods have forced me to face a few realities, learn some tough lessons, and change my thinking on quite a few things. But it’s been no secret that my Salsa has been the light in my...
by Shulagh Jacobs | Dec 4, 2014 | Dance Yourself Happy
Many people who start dancing Salsa get addicted pretty quickly. Hooked on the music, the atmosphere, the challenge of learning, and the buzz of getting some cool moves going on the dance floor. However, there are some deeper and much more interesting reasons that...
by Shulagh Jacobs | Dec 2, 2014 | Dance Yourself Happy
When I first started going to Salsa classes over ten years ago, I definitely had some preconceived ideas about what to expect. Some of these were proved entirely wrong back then, others I’ve worked out to be wrong over time, and still more have been completely...
by Shulagh Jacobs | Nov 19, 2014 | Salsa Technique
Salsa allegedly is a partner dance…or so they tell me… Of course, my REAL partner is the music. It’s very much a triangular relationship. But I don’t tell the man that. I let him think he’s in charge 😉 Every once in a while though, as a lady...
