BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Fanny Olaya moved to the United States from Lima Peru about 17 years ago and she’s been teaching salsa for all but four of those years. “The first time I tried salsa dancing was ...

Latin music used to be strictly a Latin thing. But since the 1930s, exotic dance infatuations like the tango, rumba, conga, mambo, cha-cha and pachanga have gradually assimilated into the American ...

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 ...

For years, Victoria Lange was focused on competitive figure skating. But deep down, she always wanted to do something that connected her to her Latin American roots. Her father is originally from Peru ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. SAN DIEGO — Immigrants have embarked on long ...

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 ...

Hot pink and red lights illuminate couples as they move on the dance floor. Hips sway, feet turn and heads dip to rhythmic, fast-paced music that flows from one song into the next. Although salsa ...

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 ...

In general, dancing offers several benefits both physical and mental and even spiritual. But each rhythm has its particular and specific virtues. Salsa dancing is a liberating therapy. It helps you to ...

Salsa dance is everything I am and everything I am not. Salsa is passionate, sensuous, rhythmic, social, creative, flirtatious and intimate. Somewhere inside me, I feel all these things, like quiet, ...