2012 ended on a high note. On November 6th, I ended a major chapter of my life as part of the election and re-election effort of Barack Obama. I was a volunteer in 2007 and that changed my life for the better. I realized how passion and committing yourself to a purpose can move mountains. In the past 5 years …

I feel humbled by a colleague’s observation this morning. He said, “Dance is a conduit for the universe.” I paused. A conduit of the universe. That is some powerful stuff. It definitely is a perspective shifter. Usually, people think of performances (and some performers think this as well) as artistic expressions with entertaining as an objective. Now, I see it …

The newest addition to my growing playlist is Salchicha con huevo by Jimmy Sabater. The title is Sausage and Eggs, and it’s a romantic song. The title may not sound sweet or romantic, but the lyrics paint a budding romance between two dancers. First, there’s attraction; next, there’s dancing; after that, there’s invitation to the house; and finally, there’s breakfast! …

BAM! Here it is! 2012 WLDC will be in Miami. I will compete in 2 categories: Salsa 0n-1 and Cha Cha Cha #beFierce

I finally created a page solely dedicated to Cha-cha-chá music. As a lover of the Cha-cha-chá, it is an incredibly frustrating venture researching music and music history online for this particular latin music. Most of the time you find lots of accessible salsa, merengue, bachata, and tango music. The search results for Cha-cha-chá aren’t plentiful so I thought to make …

Please send me your last pair of shoes, worn out with dancing as you mentioned in your letter, so that I might have something to press against my heart. -Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Life! Love! Live! People often ask, “What’s your favorite dance?” The question revolves around the social latin dance scene, so the options include: salsa, bacahata, merengue, or …

So I’m sitting here right before I go to tap class. Yes, I’m taking tap lessons. I have this vision of fusing Cha Cha rhythms with tap dancing. Unfortunately, when I thought about it I had no clue how to tap dance. Today will be my 2nd lesson and it is getting interesting. I have two left feet. Technique and …

I’m excited about 2011 ! I’ve spent the past several weeks travelling to Italy and South Korea. I have a beginner styling salsa workshop tonight and a cha cha performance tonight at Busan, South Korea. I’m really happy about how my performances are coming along. I admit, I am still a bit nervous and insecure about performing. I toss around …

“As neighbors and coworkers, African Americans and Puerto Ricans in New York had been partying together for many years. For decades they had been frequenting the same clubs, with Black and Latin bands often sharing the billing … African American audiences generally appreciated and enjoyed Latin music styles, yet those who fully understood the intricacies of Afro-Cuban rhythms and came …

Here is a snippet of my performance with Carlos Chang. Carlos Chang is the creator, director and producer of Emotions: Power of Dance. I danced the Cha-Cha to the Pussycat Dolls’ Hush Hush song Enjoy!

“Practice as if you are the worst, perform as if you are the best.”-Unknown Today was tough. What do you do when things get tough? I was disappointed in myself. Not because I forgot the routine, but my technique doesn’t seem to be improving.  My sides, torso and obliques don’t seem to stretch and rotate as easily or smoothly.  Also, …

I feel like I can do anything when I dance to the music! ~Ria The choreography for the March 20th showcase is done.  Carlos edited the song and cut it down to 2:17 which is more than adequate in a high-energy routine such as the Cha-Cha-Cha. We’re working on my technique and finishing touches. Also, I’m having a hard time …

Dancing is like dreaming with your feet!  ~Constanze It’s official! I will perform a cha-cha-cha routine on March 20 to a modern pop song by the Pussycat Dolls called Hush Hush. C started choreographing the routine and I’ve learned a few steps for the introduction. I love it. It’s going to be challenging and fast, but that is what I …

The C.C. showcase is scheduled for March 20. I’m very excited because this is an opportunity learn  more advanced international syllabi and open choreography. This also means I have to get closer to my BMI weight 58.97 kg. The exciting part is that I’m up for the challenge. It’s been a dream of mine to dance and compete in ballroom …