What is the Clave?
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What is the Clave?

The clave is traditionally a wooden instrument consisting of 2 sticks which are struck together to make a clicking or tapping sound.  Nowadays, sometimes it is a plastic hollow rectangular “box” which may be hand-held or mounted on the drum set – the timbales, cowbell, cymbal, woodblock, etc.   And sometimes the clave rhythm sounds...

Counting Music
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Counting Music

Hey guys… I know we have been discussing this particular topic ALOT in class lately.  This is the MOST IMPORTANT topic when it comes to your dancing.  I have found this article on the internet which should be quite helpful.  Though this article is focused for the On2 dancers, the same principles can be applied...

Salsa Dance Etiquette
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Salsa Dance Etiquette

Hey Guys… Lots of you in class have been asking about etiquette on the dance floor.  I found this article from Addicted 2 Salsa which breaks down things that one should know while dancing on the dance floor… ——————————————————————————————- Top 10 behaviors for guys to avoid at the salsa clubs (and not be creepy) Posted...

Overcoming Frustration
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Overcoming Frustration

We understand that learning a new skill can be somewhat frustrating. Almost to the point in which you will just simply quit because it has become too much for you to handle. Here are a few steps that can help you overcome those frustrations… 1. Learn to recognize and admit to feeling frustrated. Express what...