Until recently, Jema Kellum had never danced salsa. She was more into Reba McEntire and line dancing at the local VFW in Dallas, a northwestern exurb of Atlanta. But then something changed. She went ...

In the working-class city of Commerce, where cars speed past on highways and the Citadel Outlets tower over neighborhoods, there is a steakhouse named Stevens. By day, it’s a classic and charming old ...

The dance that began as a folk tradition has exploded into the mainstream, from nightclubs to performance halls, senior centers and salsa schools. Today, histories and traditions are recounted on ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. On Wednesdays, SALSAthens hosts Cuban salsa dancing lessons at El Carretonero event ...

TO HONOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLE. TONIGHT, IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE VIBRANT SOUNDS AND MUSIC OF THE LOCAL SALSA MUSIC AND DANCING SHOWS US. THIS INCLUDES BRINGING A CULTURAL ENERGY TO THE CITY. IT’S PART OF ...

Performances in N.Y.C. His “Baile Inolvidable” has sparked a surge of interest in salsa dancing and brought in a younger generation. “It’s been positively contagious,” a teacher said. Jodi ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Salsa isn’t just for the dance floor. Done right, the fast footwork and hip-driven movements can rival a cardio ...

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Some believe that Cuba is the birthplace of salsa dance and music, but neither is exclusively Cuban. Instead, most agree that the style is really a combination of many Latin and Afro-Caribbean dances ...

Couples in Society's "Scarlet Room" dance salsa late into the night. The Crossroads bar Society has become Kansas City's hub of social dancing, with two nights every week dedicated to salsa, bachata, ...

A 79-year-old British grandmother featured on tonight's episode of Britain's Got Talent won a Spanish talent show in the past. Paddy Jones competed in front of the judges during the series premiere of ...