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 open event from 12:00-1:00pm every third Thursday of the month. Numbers swelled come 12:15 when people came from neighboring skyscrapers to social dance. Some people […]
What Timing Do You Prefer?
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 as I enjoy On 2 or On 1, I enjoy dancing with people more. So if someone wants to dance with me, I want to […]
Why Live Bands are Great
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. Bands make music in front of a live audience. The same bands that could just record and release a CD allow us the opportunity to […]
Top 5 Reasons to say “No” to a Dance
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. Safety If you are dancing with a person whose elbow gets to close to your face. You can say no! It’s no fun to say […]
Latin Street Congreso 2012
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, team building exercises, and network. Except our team building includes dance parties that end at three or four in the morning and our networking can […]