In Step with the Shore
By Katheu I twirled where the sea kissed the sun-warmed sand, In the open field where Salsa echoed on land. With the sun watching, my spirit step, In the soft sunny sky my soul too could float. She sent coastal ...
Co-Existing in the Afro-Latin Dance Community
As our community expands in numbers, skill levels, and diversity of personalities, the truth is not everyone will click. Dancers, instructors, and organizers have different backgrounds, values, and even clashing personalities. Yet, we all find ourselves drawn to the same ...
The Ginga Flashmob Experience
As a regular dancer, what can choreographies and flashmobs teach you? Having recently co-coordinated the Ginga flashmob by World Kizomba Project for the ladies in my community – Team Coast Kenya, I’m reminded of a time when I struggled with ...
Dancing Through the Fear: How One Night with the Coast Afro-Latin Community Changed Me
On August 20th, 2022, something subtle yet powerful shifted in my life. I stepped into a room filled with rhythm, laughter, and movement. A world I didn’t know I needed, but one that welcomed me with open arms. That evening ...
My Salsa Journey
My journey in salsa began in late September last year, and I had a huge yearning to be on the floor. I started my classes with Empire Salsa, and before a month was over, I attended my first social at ...
Kizomba can borrow from Cuban Salsa
Rediscovering Connection and Creativity on the Dance Floor Imagine a social dance space where each dance connects to other genres. In today’s vibrant social dance spaces, it’s easy to get caught up in fast footwork, dazzling tricks, and crowd-pleasing moves. ...
From the Living Room to the Dance Floor: My Afro-Latin Dance Journey
Coming from a family where music and dance runs through our veins, I’ve always been surrounded by rhythm. But here’s the thing—despite growing up with music-loving relatives who practically had a PhD in getting down, it took me a shockingly ...
Social Dance Ethics
Dancing is a social experience that thrives on respect, inclusivity, and etiquette. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned dancer, these ethics will help create a welcoming and enjoyable dance environment for everyone. Ethic 1: Personal Hygiene Maintain your ...