by Shulagh Jacobs | Nov 9, 2014 | Dancer's Body
Strictly is back on our screens, and with it the amazing bodies of the female professional dancers strutting their stuff in those gorgeous, sparkly, and sometimes skimpy costumes. Strong, fit, flexible and toned, it’s hard not to be envious. What woman...
by Shulagh Jacobs | Nov 8, 2014 | Dance Yourself Happy
There’s something you realise pretty quickly when you start to learn dancing. And that’s that the quest for perfection is futile. I’ve always been a high achiever…a perfectionist who was never content to go through through life being mediocre...
by Shulagh Jacobs | Nov 8, 2014 | Salsa Technique
Have you found that although you take lots of group classes, your social dancing doesn’t really feel or look any different? Maybe if you’re a man, your repertoire of moves hasn’t increased – you get stuck in the same turn patterns which...
by Shulagh Jacobs | Nov 3, 2014 | Salsa Technique
You could be forgiven in thinking that because the man leads the dance in Salsa, it’s all about him. Yes on the surface it definitely appears that way. The man decides what moves he’s going to lead, and gets a lot more room to play around with his...
by Shulagh Jacobs | Oct 28, 2014 | Dancer's Body
One of the first challenges new dancers face is learning to spin without falling off balance. The trouble is, good and consistent spinning is a direct result of correct technique, and alas this is rarely taught formally in clubs. I will be covering the technique...
by Shulagh Jacobs | Oct 27, 2014 | Out And About
I’ve had quite a few amazing moments during my Salsa Dancing journey where I’ve experienced a complete revelation. You know, one of those flashes where you suddenly realise something and think yeah, THAT’S why I’m doing this… One those...
by Shulagh Jacobs | Oct 27, 2014 | Salsa Music
I’ve always felt an intense connection to Latin music, so taking up Salsa dancing was an obvious thing to do. And one of the things I’m grateful for is the time I’ve spent amassing an extensive collection of primarily Salsa music, but also Cha Cha,...
