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Dance: A Conversation with Your Parents – at Four Years

Posted on June 08th, 2013 in Miscellaneous

How many of us long for the ability to communicate with our parents on any level… watch how this 4yr old does it with her family via dance..

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William Levy And Jada Pinkett-Smith to Star In Salsa Dance Movie

Posted on May 10th, 2013 in Movie, Film, or TV Show, Salsa

VIDEO: William Levy And Jada Pinkett-Smith Star In Dance Movie (via jtn-network.com)

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Celebrate World Belly Dance Day Saturday May 11, 2013

Posted on May 10th, 2013 in Bellydance

Belly Dancers entertaining onlookers at Kensington Market, Toronto.

Saturday May 11, 2013 brings us World Belly Dance Day in celebration of one of the most hypnotic dance styles there is!

What is Belly Dancing?

There are some forms of dance that were once confined to a single culture, but which have now gained acceptance in a mainstream global audience. One of these is belly dancing.

Despite the fact that belly dancing has spread across the world from its Middle Eastern roots, there is still not much known about the techniques used in the dance. Part of the problem perhaps comes from the name itself, as it leads to the perception that all of the movements take place around the belly.

Nothing could be further from the truth, as every part of the body is brought into play when the music begins. The hips actually do most of the heavy work in belly dance, but every part of the body plays a part, although that often goes somewhat unnoticed as the eyes are generally drawn to the fluid hip movements.

There are actually three different movements used in belly dancing, with each having a very distinctive look. Percussive movements are confined primarily to the hips as they follow the beat, whereas fluid movements are where the body seems to be in a continuous loop of movement. These are joined by shimmies, which are a series of fast movements that almost make the body look as though it is trembling.

Watch Superstar Shakir demo belly dance below:

Join people from all over the world as they take the day to celebrate the wonderful world of belly dancing. There are many belly dancing opportunities in Toronto. Celebrate World Belly Dance Day by considering in a Belly Dance Class or Workshop!

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Salsa Teens Raymond and Jenalyn win Six Degrees Amateur Salsa Competition

Posted on April 23rd, 2013 in Competition, Salsa

Above: Raymond and Jenalyn with their coach Vanesa Stay of Latin Energy.

Brother and sister team Raymond and Jenalyn Saraza-Pacheco won the amateur division of the Six Degrees Salsa competition last Tuesday. Training with Latin Energy since 2006, they have won first place in 19 salsa competitions so far including the World Latin Dance Cup in Miami in 2011. They also just returned from New York where they were the only Canadian couple invited to perform at the biggest NYC ballroom event called “DANCE LEGENDS”.

Watch their winning routine below:

This Tuesday April 23 features the Professional division of the Six Degrees Salsa Competition. Here are the list of PRO couples competing for the $2000 prize tomorrow on Tuesday April 23rd: