Articles - La Candela - Salsa & Cuban Dances School in Berlin

The stages of life for dancers – And the obstacles that come with them

When you dance for a long time you start to notice that dancers are going through stages that are rather similar to the stages of life: Childhood, Teenagerhood, Adulthood, and Elderly. The different stages mark[…]

The Intra-Dancer – A Different Path for a Professional Dancer

Most professional & amazing dancers follow a similiar path that the majority of dancers tread. Some of us follow a different path…

What is the difference between Salsa, Casino, Salsa Cubana & Timba?

Every dancer that got enticed in the dance is facing these termsand is often left confused. Let’s talk about it…

All you need to know about shoes for Salsa Cubana

We often get questions about shoes from our students regarding shoes, both when they start, and when they become advanced. So here is a summary of a few things to consider for shoes. It is[…]

Finding “The 1”

How to find the 1? The question that almost every dancer had to deal with. It is the famous downbeat that all Salsa steps start from. Finding “the 1” is one important skill that dancers[…]

What is the difference between Salsa & Son

Son is a wonderful and underrated Cuban dance. In this article we will discuss what makes Son so special and how it is relevant to Cuban Salsa dancers. I will not discuss the history of[…]

The worst Cuban Salsa leading mistake – Tap Leading

As a Cuban Salsa teacher, I have seen many students making moves that are counterproductive for their dance, but one mistake above all is the worst. Not only because it harms the dance, but because[…]

Five Reasons You Should Take Salsa Classes, and not Dance “just for fun”

When I was teaching Salsa in Israel taking classes for dancing Salsa was an obvious necessity for any dancer. In the school I was working at, in order to finish the Salsa program, it takes[…]

Your First Social Dancing Experience Guide

So, you joined our Beginner course or maybe took a class or two in Salsa, Bachata, or another social dance. Now you have decided it’s time to be brave and hit your first club or as[…]