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Tip of the Month - May

The Salsa-Challenge approach to learning salsa is based on our discovery that all salsa moves are comprised of just ten basic elements.  To learn these ten elements, and the many basic variations for each, with solid technique, which is also excellent style, is key to establishing a strong foundation in salsa dancing. 

The Salsa Connection, the art of partnering. Is the other fundamental to the Salsa-Challenge approach.  Learning the many factors involved in creating the Salsa Connection and building the embodied skills required to connect with your partner is essential to smooth sensuous beautiful salsa dancing. 

The Salsa-Challenge approach gives ...<< MORE >>

Dan Pailas Winner of the Jack & Jill Contest in the Colorado Salsa Open

Congratulations Dan Pailas for winning the "Jack and Jill" competition during the Colorado Salsa Open in Denver! 


Dan has been a Salsa Challenge student with Sam Gill for quite a while now, he has worked hard and grown a ton as a dancer! 
You make us proud Dan, fabulous dancing - great job!!! 

Here is what Dan has to say about Salsa Challenge dance classes:
   
         "Sam and Jenny, you both are great instructors! Your classes are packed with useful moves, styling, footwork and technique information and you both are always good natured and encouraging. Having taken your "Salsa Challenge" class every Monday night, back to back sessions, for over 1 year I went from utter beginner to where I'm today. I frequently recommend to other dancers of any level to study with you both! Many thanks."

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SalsaTALK Podcast #11 Ten Basic Salsa Dance Elements

 SalsaTALK Podcast      Sam Gill Salsa Challenge
       

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Episode #11 features Sam Gill in the Salsa Spotlight!  Hear about how Sam has broken almost all of salsa dancing down to 10 basic elements!  Learn these elements and use them to learn salsa and to break down more complicated moves! 

Learn more about Sam at his website www.Sam-Gill.com

Click on the Play button above to hear SalsaTALK Podcast #11!

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May Move of the Month



Use the Salsa Challenge 10 basic salsa dance elements to break down this move - learn it, try it, love it!!!
Listen to the SalsaTALK Podcast Episode #11 to hear an interview with Sam Gill the creator of the Salsa Challenge method of teaching salsa dancing.  He will discuss the 10 basic salsa dance elements and talk about how dancers of all levels can benefit from knowing these dance elements to learn salsa and to break down complicated moves. 
Stay tuned - the podcast will be released soon!!

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SalsaTALK Podcast #10 Feel Good Food for Salsa Dancers!


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Click on the Play button above to listen to the April SalsaTALK Podcast #10! 
Watch our SalsaTALK VIDEO and meet us Face to Face! 
Jenny & Carlos dance some salsa - check it out!  Watch the Video

This Month the Salsa Spotlight is on Julie Webster!  She talks to us about what to eat and drink to keep our energy going through those long and exciting nights of salsa dancing! 

 Salsa Spotlight - April is Julie Webster                   

SalsaTALK Episode #10 Features:
Tip of the Month
Move of the Month
Salsa Spotlight - Julie Webster
Carlos' Top 5 Salsa Songs
Salsa Challenge Instructional Video Series
SalsaTALK's Favorite Podcasts
& Much More

Let us know what you think!  Leave a comment here with your ideas, suggestions or views for the SalsaTALK Podcast!






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April Fools Tricky Move of the Month

In the spirit of April Fools Day, Sam & Gabi came up with a TRICKY move!

What? Hey, Whats happening here people??



Check it out and as always, let us know what you think, if you like it, if you tried it, did it work??? Happy April Dancing!

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Salsa Spotlight - March 2009

SalsaTALK Podcast #9 is about Pilates!  What is it? 

How can it help salsa dancers improve strength, movement, grace and add to your salsa dancing skills? 

Pat Guyton tells it all in this great interview that will give you the answers you need to become a better salsa dancer!  Listen Today!

www.PatGuytonPilates.com
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Tip of the Month March

Salsa style and technique are fundamentally based in posture and presence.  Posture is closely related to body image and self-confidence.  Good posture depends on body awareness, balance, and core (abdominal) strength.  It has been shown that to do the work to improve posture actually creates enhanced body image and self-confidence.  It also improves all salsa dance elements, especially, partnering and turning.  Dancing salsa with good posture and presence is not only beautiful, it also enhances body image and self-confidence.  Any postural and core strength work—Pilates is an excellent method—is a great complement to support improving your salsa dancing skills and ...<< MORE >>

SalsaTALK #9 Pilates and Salsa Dancing


Download | Duration: 00:54:39



This Month on the SalsaTALK Podcast
Salsa Spotlight - Pat Guyton, Pilates Instructor
Move of the Month - Spins
Tip of the Month - Style & Posture
Check it out!!

Click the play button below the SalsaTALK Podcast Logo to hear this months show.  If you have any suggestions for topics that we can discuss on the podcast please let us know!  And as always we greatly appreciate your feedback on the shows - please comment here or email us at salsatalk@gmail.com

Enjoy!!
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Move Of The Month - March Complicated

Sam & Gabi do the more complicated version of the March move of the month - adding more turns.
Try it, let us know if you like it!!!



Listen to SalsaTALK Podcast #9 to get information on how Pilates can improve your ability to do multiple turns in salsa dance!


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