After studying architecture at Harvard and embarking on a promising career in New York, Apple Busakorn decided to choose dance instead. As creative director of Rumpuree World Dance Studio, she brought the dances of Latin America, and the world, to Thailand. Her goal is to get more Thai people into dance, which she sees as […]
With an ever-growing Latin dance scene, Bangkok has something to offer every night of the week from Salsa to Bachata, and Tango to Kizomba. Here are my top picks for Latin dance classes, parties, and festivals in the city where I began my own dance journey as a beginner. For full listings of classes and […]
For the past seven years, the Embassy of Colombia to Thailand has been celebrating the country’s independence every July by promoting Colombia’s cultural traditions and showcasing its talent. This year was no exception, bringing Swing Latino, a world champion dance troupe, to Bangkok from 12-14 July 2018 for a special performance and public workshop that […]
From 12-14 July 2018, Bangkok will host some exciting Colombian dance happenings featuring champion salsa troupe Swing Latino. Committed to the promotion of Colombia’s cultural traditions, the Embassy of Colombia in Thailand has been celebrating the country’s independence each July by showcasing the talent of the best exponents of Colombia’s folklore. Whether you’re a salsa […]
For its second year running, The Original Latin Dance Congress brought together over 1,000 people from over 40 different countries to the AVANI Riverside hotel in Bangkok, Thailand from 6-10 June 2018, for what is now one of the biggest Latin dance festivals in Asia. Here are my top six highlights: Musicality with Jimmy Bosch […]
For the occasion of International Women’s Day, here are five women that will inspire you to dance regardless of your level, ability, weight or background. From confidence, determination, humility or connection, each of them has their unique message to bring. 1. Griselle Ponce New York, USA Style: NY-style Salsa on 2 Inspiration: Let your personality shine […]
So many of us make it one of our goals to learn how to dance one day, but how many of us actually push ourselves to go to our first dreaded dance class? Here are eight things that I wish I had known as a total beginner and that might convince you to set aside […]
From dancing with the prestigious Mexican Folkloric Ballet to performing on stage in an indigenous festival, Mexico’s great cultural diversity, heritage, and tradition danced its way into my heart. When I received a call back from the director of Mexico’s most prestigious folkloric ballet school, I couldn’t believe it. He had agreed to help me […]
One of the world’s most recognized and decorated salsa artists, the Mambo Diva opens up on life as a dancer, mother, and humanitarian, the importance of staying humble, and how dancing can help you become the best version of yourself. Griselle Ponce is elegantly dressed in black, her waist-length hair neatly tied back. Sitting on […]
Violent and vulgar, loved and loathed, reggaeton is one of the world’s most controversial musical genres, and also one of the most popular. Criticised for its sexist lyrics and degradation of women; is it possible to be feminist and love reggaeton? Even those who don’t want to admit it have danced to Despacito like there’s […]
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