I changed my playlist for my Move This* program. On the first song Anna, one of my regulars, exclaimed “Hey that’s Doris Day”! I had included Que Sera, Sera by Doris Day. As we danced, Anna’s eyes misty, she smiled and talked about how the song had come out when […]
Yearly Archives: 2012
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What to do after a lunch time dancing…. Mambo on the Concourse was a raving success. So Alvin, Nick and I decided to grab lunch to continue the party. We took it to go and ate outside in Grant Park. Under the branches the light fell filtered like a stain […]
Social Dancing can save the world… or on a more micro level at least your lunch hour. Leave it to DJ El Caobo to bring some sizzle to the lunch hour with Latin music and open dancing at the Thompson Center in downtown Chicago. “Mambo on the Concourse” is an […]
So many people ask me what timing I prefer. For me it usually depends on the song. Some songs are easier to dance On 1 and some are easier to dance On 2. Some songs were created with the intention of emphasizing one beat structure or the other. As much […]
Bands Rock! Ever go out to a restaurant with an open view to the kitchen or table side service? It is a sneak peak into how your food is artfully made. Creating food is like magic and being able to witness the process and the artistry involved is a privilege. […]
We have all been there at one time or another. Wondering if it’s alright to say no, wondering if it’s the polite response. Here are 5 reasons where it is ok to say “no”. Social Dancing should be fun. Don’t let other people make you feel uncomfortable or unsafe. 1. […]
I love Latin dancing! Whether it is salsa, bachata, cha cha, cumbia, or rumba, I want to dance all of the time. One of the unique things that happens in the Latin dance community is Congress or Congresos. It’s similar to a convention where people gather together to do workshops, […]
A is for Apple B is for Ball C is for configuring thematic elements in a children’s story to be told using dance. Enter BeBe Ballerina, a character developed by Ron Ben Joseph and Kerry of the RBJ Kid’s Variety Show. I sat down with Ron and he asked me […]