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authenticity

December 15, 2015
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by Laura Riva

Going to Fuse? Do It Right – Please!

Dance Discussions

So… about 5 minutes ago I saw a video. It was supposedly ‘Bachata’. What it really was consisted of an out-of-control diamond, a badly executed lateral, a rough chicote, and a couple other things. Basically, it was horridly executed Brazilian Zouk. It…

November 18, 2015
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by Laura Riva

The REAL {Insert Dance Here}

Dance Discussions

So, you have a favourite dance. You probably have a favourite style of said dance. But, what happens when certain styles are deemed ‘illegitimate’ because they’re not the ‘original’? I’ve seen this in almost every genre. Kizomba, WCS, Salsa, Zouk…The question…