by Shulagh Jacobs | Jul 4, 2026 | Beginner's Salsa, Learning Salsa
One of the most common questions I get from people thinking about starting Salsa is “Should I go to a group class or find a private teacher?”. There is no single answer to this – it all depends on the type of person you are and the type of experience you’re...
by Shulagh Jacobs | Jan 29, 2020 | Beginner's Salsa
I lost my mojo towards the end of last year. I found myself getting frustrated with some of the students on my lower level courses. Students who didn’t listen or put into practice what I taught them. Who insisted on running before they could even walk. Who wanted to...
by Shulagh Jacobs | Apr 19, 2017 | Beginner's Salsa, Dancer's Body
People often ask why I focus on the science behind dancing and learning to dance… To me it’s very simple and obvious. Salsa dancing, although both an art and a physical skill, requires complex interactions between brain, body and nervous system. Understand how...