by Shulagh Jacobs | Jul 29, 2026 | Beginner's Salsa, Dancer's Body
Many people start Salsa because they want to be more active. In this article I’m going to explore whether salsa dancing can completely replace the gym, and if it can cover all the bases for someone who’s looking to reach a decent level of fitness. So if...
by Shulagh Jacobs | Jun 24, 2022 | Dance Yourself Happy, Dancer's Body, Uncategorized
My first love in dance was ballet. And my first love in ballet was Swan Lake. I’ve loved it ever since I was a toddler and my grandmother – a ballet-lover – used to play the Tchaikovsky score when I went to sleep over at weekends and she watched me launch...
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...