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Give a helping hand

FDC Manager — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:04:23 +0100

Give a helping Hand

It takes many hands to make December a delightful month. Hands that cook, carefully dressing the turkey, ham or hors d’oeuvres

until the home’s aromas beckon. Hands that wraps presents, quietly put in the finishing touches on a card or a gift, wending the ribbon carefully around a secret package. Hands that hug you close as...

Other unique ways of relieving Stress other than dancing Salsa

FDC Manager — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 15:11:07 +0100

I got this story from Glen's Smart Media Solutions. It reflect the stresses many wedding couples go through when preparing for their wedding day while juggling a full time job and maybe taking a wedding dance class with us. I completed a set of First dance lessons with this couple last night but unfortunately, as they were coming for their last class, and being a little late, they got a speeding ticket ($300). Ouch!

Even though we did an amazing lesson with them, there ...

Salsa Dancing Etiquette

FDC Manager — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 18:32:49 +0100

PHEW, Now that was Nasty!

I remember one of my first Salsa club outings years ago after my first Salsa dance lesson. I had always been comfortable moving across the dance floor, so finding out during the lesson that I get to dance with different ladies all through the night was a bonus.

This was great, truly truly great. I always smile like a little boy when dancing, but on this one particular time, I did not. There was this one lady who w...

Smooth Salsa Dips

FDC Manager — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:36:50 +0100

Smooth Salsa Dips

Dips are one of the few things that women enjoy when dancing Salsa. When done well, they are intoxicating. Here are a few tips to help you in your Salsa Dance Dips;

Know your surrounding. Always make sure you have ample space when dipping your partner. Keep an eye open for other Salsa dancers, tables and the wait stuff

Listen to the music. You do not want to throw in a dip in the middle a chorus. ...

Where to Find a Salsero/Salsera Baby Sitter

FDC Manager — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:09:31 +0100

Once upon a time, a boy and a girl met. They exchanged smiles and gazes, and after the introductions, they found out that they both liked to dance. And on went the story, sharing their dancing passion by learning how to Salsa dance in Night Clubs, and taking Latin/Ballroom Dance Classes everywhere they went (the even visited the FDC Salsa Blog for all the latest news on learning to Salsa dance and more). When they knew they could not live without each other...

Networking In Salsa

FDC Manager — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:16:46 +0100

Every day around the world, millions of business people get together and exchange information about their industries, finding new ways of connecting with one another in order to sell their products and promote their companies. Some network organizations charge hefty sums for memberships, ranging from $30 per month to thousands of dollars per year.

On the same day, later that evening, millions of other people (some of whom may have visited the FDC Salsa B...

Sharing our Talents, Gifts

FDC Manager — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 17:27:52 +0100

This morning, I was watching a video that one of our students sent me (see below) and I was blown away by the dancing by the Nicholas Brothers, and their gift in dance. Tap Dancing in not my thing (I am very much into learning to Salsa Dancing) but you have to applaud talent when you see it. As I seat back and prepare for this afternoon classes, I wonder what talents and gifts do I have to share with my students, with those people around me. Trust me, I definitely know I ...

Stop! Believe! Plan! Do!

FDC Manager — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:32:28 +0100

Please watch the video below then read on (click on title to enter this Salsa Blog entry)

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Make 2011 your year, pick up a hobby you have always wanted to do, maybe learning how to Salsa Dance, take up the Waltz, Rumba, learn some West Coast Swing Dance Steps, pick up a musical instrument or take singing lessons, start running, take a language course, learn how to sew a skirt or knit...

Life is about RHYTHM

FDC Manager — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 12:59:28 +0100

RHYTHM

I watched this you tube video (link below) last night and it made me think about my life, why I do what I do. I find that way too often to my liking, I over schedule myself, put way too much on my plate and I always wonder why I do that to myself. And when I sometimes find that I have almost nothing to do, I move around aimlessly, needing to do something, lost (though that unto itself is a good thing in order to attain some semblance of balance). Danc...

The Value and Benefits of Dance

FDC Manager — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Inner Peace Benefits of Dancing
•    Feeds the soul, sense of well-being, positive outlook
•    Healing of self and body
•    Stress and tension relief (lifts your spirits)
•    Builds self-esteem, self-confidence
•    Socialization with others (expands your social circle)
•    The joy of dancing
•    Being...