Strictly: Karen & Mark return to dance their Salsa – BBC – Strictly Come Dancing
29th May
Series 4 winners Mark Ramprakash & Karen Hardy return to dance their Salsa. Brilliant clip from BBC show Strictly Come Dancing.
Duration : 0:1:42
Beginner Salsa Dance Turns Into Patterns
26th May
http://addicted2salsa.com
This intermediate or beginner level salsa dance lesson video we show you two ways to sneak turns into a salsa dance move to change some basic syllabus salsa patterns. The first move is a cuddle cross body lead and the second is a forward single arm loop (like a barrel turn). Song is “Hablador” by Sonora Ponceña
Duration : 0:6:28
B-day Salsa Dance Magna
24th May
B-day Salsa Dance… Magna GopalBasic Salsa Dance Dip
24th May
How to perform a salsa dance dip in salsa dancing with your dance partner. This salsa dance move is from the Pocket Salsa app by addicted2salsa. http://addicted2salsa.com
Duration : 0:1:1
Can I dance salsa in flat shoes?
21st May
I want to learn salsa and other similar dances, but I don’t know how to walk in heels, so I doubt I can even dance in them.
Do they allow flat shoes, or at least 1-inch shoes?
Well as a guy who dances salsa, my feet hurt when I wear my dress shoes which aren’t flat. My dance partners have often danced with some formal looking flats, though the norm is heels. Through practice my partners have often been barefoot. I think that u should learn comfortably, and if u have to perform in front of a crowd opt for heels for appearances. From experience I think that you will learn best in the dancers socks or barefoot, most instructors are very understanding so learning comfortably will most likely not be a problem.
hope I have been of some help
2004 SALSA DANCEShake – Pitbull and Ying Yang Twinz – Hip Hop African Salsa Tribal Dance Class
17th May
Yes, that IS the craziest video title ever!
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This is our beginner Hip Hop Class working it out once again to one of the never-ending line of hot tracks from Pitbull. The choreography is a mixture of the Hip Hop, African, and Salsa styles that drive the Miami dance scene. We had a great time making and learning this dance. It was super popular with our students and YOU all have made it one of our MOST popular videos ever!
Get this track, “Shake” @ http://www.amazon.com/mp3
We thank you so much for the support!
All Love – FUNKMODE
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NOTE: Since it’s come up in comments, the first 16 counts of the dance were choreographed to be done in canon. The second group does the same moves as the first, just one count later.
they’re not off beat … well, maybe some are, but you get the point 
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NOTE: DO YOU WANT TO GET SILLYFIED?!
CHECK OUT OUR NEW SHORT FILM “The Last Slice”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLU51wkUlb8
It has a dance battle and everything!!!
CHECK IT OUT NOW! NOOOOOOOOOOWWWW!
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If you want to see what FUNKMODE does beyond class with our Professional Performance Company check out these videos …
“Rep the Bay” -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z1Y0mM1dZ0
“Steppin Shop” -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLrl719THYM
“Phosphor Dance” –
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgKr08RguTk
“The Old School Dances”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3suw_vb6-fY
“How to Get Low, Low, Low Instructional Video”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjjMg6SO0UE
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If you’re local and want to funk it up with us call us at 1-888-FUNKMODE or go to http://www.FUNKMODE.com
See all of our Hip Hop dance class videos at http://www.FUNKMODE.com/videoguide.html
Classes are now in session … We’re waiting for YOU to come be in the next video!
Duration : 0:1:56
Pocket Salsa for iPhone and iPod Touch
14th May
The official salsa dancing application for your dancing on the go! This video walks through the salsa dancing application named Pocket Salsa for IPhone and iPod Touch.
http://addicted2salsa.com/pocketsalsa
Duration : 0:3:26
The Awe Inspiring City of Cambridge, England
9th May
Visit Cambridge and Be Inspired
Cambridge is a vibrant city that fuses together history and modern day life. It is a living city that is still continuing to influence history today. If you go to Cambridge you will be inspired by its historical buildings and surprised by the bustling cafe culture and nightlife. It is a city of contrast.
You can imagine medieval monks writing illuminated texts by the light of a flickering candle. Draughty corridors and high vaulted ceilings depicting stories from the Old Testament where echoes of Gregorian chants can still be heard. Cambridge is steeped in scholastic history dating back to the thirteenth century. Today, the unspoiled beauty offers a refreshing change from traffic chocked cities. The gentle whirr of bicycles passing by or the splashes of oars on the river depict a slice of historic England. Many famous names have passed through these colleges from Oliver Cromwell and Isaac Newton to Prince Charles and Stephen Hawking. The course of history was laid down in this most inspirational of places – a must-see in anybody’s books.
A walk into history…
Kings College
Established by Henry V1 boasts fine examples of fan vaulted ceilings and Renaissance windows showing pictures of the New Testament. The highlight being awe inspiring painting by Rubens – Adoration of the Magi.
Queens College
So called because it was founded by two Queens; that of HenryV1 and Edward1V. Look out for the ‘Mathematical Bridge’. This bridge was originally constructed entirely without nails using geometric principles. The story goes that it was deconstructed by an inquisitive person during the Victorian period who was unable to reconstruct it without the use of bolts.
Trinity College
Sir Christopher Wren built the magnificent library housed within the college. This is home to a collection of many rare books including Isaac Newton’s first edition of Principia Mathematica and an eighth
Century copy of the Epistles of St Paul. The majestic fountain dates to 1602.
St Mary’s church
Climb to the top of this tower to experience fantastic views of the colleges and market. This is the official university church of St Mary the Great. The chimes mirror those of Big Ben composed in 1793.
The Round Church
Dating from 1130 this is one example of only four round churches found in Britain. Churches were traditionally built in a cruciform and some believe that round churches were the work of the ‘Templars’. As the church’s name suggests ‘The Church of the Holy Sepulchre’ was probably modelled on the church in Palestine.
The Fitzwilliam Museum
This is the largest museum in Cambridge and is owned by the university. It houses a spectacular range of Roman, Greek and Egyptian antiquities as well as collections of paintings and objects of art covering key periods in history.
Cambridge and Country Folk Museum
This museum will appeal to all ages and interests showing how family life has developed over the last six hundred years.
The Scott Polar Institute
Founded to commemorate the explorer Captain Scott the institute houses relics of the South Pole Expedition through to today’s modern exploration and research.
The River Cam
Walk along the tow paths or go for a ride in a punt. The river is intrinsically linked with life in Cambridge now and in the past. ‘The Backs’ passes behind the colleges and proves popular for rowing and canoeing.
Step Back To Today…
Bars, Cafes and Nightlife
Cambridge has some of the best bars and pubs to unwind kick back and leave the day behind. There are cosy historic pubs, chic bars and sultry clubs. Try the Anchor for a traditional setting and views over the river. If you’re looking entertainment The Boat Race offers live music everyday of the week. If you’re looking for a few cocktails and a dance head down to the very chic HaHa and Coco nightclub. For something a little bit more up tempo try Po Na Na a trendy basement bar that plays club, salsa and house music. If you are looking for something a little bit more quirky you can hire out the Riverboat Georgina for parties and functions. You’ll be sailing down the historic river Cam with drink in hand taking in the sights and sounds of this vibrant city.
Shopping
Cambridge boasts some of the best shopping in the UK. High street shops stand alongside designer shops, independent boutiques and second hand shops. But what makes shopping special in Cambridge has to be the markets. The market place has been here for centuries. From Monday to Saturday the stall holders sell fresh produce, cut flowers, second-hand books, clothing, soap and souvenirs.
…Be Inspired
If you are at all interested in history then you will not be disappointed in the awe inspiring city of Cambridge. Walk in the footsteps of some of the greatest thinkers of the modern world.
Ann Coveney
http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/the-awe-inspiring-city-of-cambridge-england-70217.html
How to Overcome the Post Christmas Blues
9th May
Christmas is over. For most of us that means a nice rest after all the dreaded preparation goes into Yuletide. But January is a partically cruel month. Terrible weather plagues us, all our money has dissolved from our pockets and the next bank holiday is oh so far away. What could possibly lift our spirits now that we’ve peeled ourselves off our sofas and back to the workplace? I have a few tips on how to keep upbeat through the greyest time of the year.
Firstly, I would suggest to anyone who wants a happy new year not to make any drastic resolutions. Giving up smoking would be a positive action, but doing it cold turkey (no pun intended) after Christmas leaves with no incentive to resist temptation. Also keep your resolutions quiet so no one has to know if you fail! So like everyone else you’ve overdone it with the eating and drinking, and now all you see is diet and fitness ads on TV. How depressing. Why don’t you try an unusual exercise plan? Pole fitness, Salsa dance lessons and abseiling are increasingly popular activities which can keep you lean without the boredom of using an exercise bike at the gym. Change your look! If you’re a guy then you could use a new hair styling product or buy a shirt for work would you wouldn’t usually wear. Have fun and experiment. If you’re a girl then why not treat yourself to a haircut or even dye your hair a different colour? Call me superficial but I always find this is a good pick me up! If you suffer from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) then January can be an incredibly difficult time. The long nights can make anyone feel lethargic. Try to keep your home well lit during the winter with clear coloured bulbs. If you are concerned about electricity, using tea lights in white vases can be just as soothing. Still feeling low? splash some colour into your life. Colour has a strong psycological effect on the human brain and can determine how happy we feel. In the winter avoid wearing the colour blue as this can make you feel cold and subdued. If you about to decorate your home, consider using warm shades such as burgandy, terracotta brown or pale gold yellow in the kitchen and living room to encourage socialness and vivacity! Just because you are on a tight budget this month doesn’t mean you have to be antisocial. Instead of going out, invite friends over for drinks. Prepare a day once a week when you do something fun with friends or a partner. Making a roast dinner every Sunday with your mates, or make Tuesdays ‘romantic movie night’ with your partner.
So forget the dreary weather and keep yourself open to all possibilities in the next few months. Happy New Year!
Nerissa
http://www.articlesbase.com/motivational-articles/how-to-overcome-the-post-christmas-blues-714143.html