by Shulagh Jacobs | Jun 22, 2020 | Covid 19, Social Salsa Dancing
It’s been a harrowing couple of months for most of us. The unfortunate situation is that no social Salsa dancing or live Salsa classes have taken place since the end of March. Unless you actually live with someone who dances, then you won’t have danced with a partner...
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 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 25, 2015 | Ladies Salsa, Social Salsa Dancing
When I was learning (and even now on the very odd occasion) I had those dances where I knew it just wasn’t happening between us. I couldn’t follow, I felt pulled off balance, dragged off time, wrong footed and worried about looking like I didn’t know what I was doing....
by Shulagh Jacobs | Feb 2, 2015 | Dance Yourself Happy
One of the biggest reasons people give up in the early stages of learning Salsa is the fear of looking silly because they can’t do it. And teachers and competent dancers are sometimes a bit quick to play down or dismiss these fears altogether. ...