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    Episode 6: An Unexpected Transformation
    Melissa Mansfield
    • Mar 21, 2018
    • 1 min

    Episode 6: An Unexpected Transformation

    Here it is, the sixth and FINAL episode of Follow My Lead: Havana! This is the episode that’s the scariest to share. I reveal the very...
    Episode 5: Mixing it Up with Rueda
    Melissa Mansfield
    • Mar 9, 2018
    • 1 min

    Episode 5: Mixing it Up with Rueda

    I couldn't leave #Cuba without an adventure in rueda! The first time I ever danced in a #rueda was in #Havana many years ago - and it...
    Episode 4: The  Seduction of Rumba
    Melissa Mansfield
    • Mar 5, 2018
    • 1 min

    Episode 4: The Seduction of Rumba

    A dance journey in #Cuba is not complete without an exploration of RUMBA! This Afro-Cuban dance is rhythmic and complex, and actually has...
    Episode 3: My Big Dance Performance Challenge
    Melissa Mansfield
    • Feb 26, 2018
    • 1 min

    Episode 3: My Big Dance Performance Challenge

    This was my BIGGEST challenge yet: Performing with a professional Cuban dance company at one of the most popular salsa spots in Havana. I...
    Episode 2: The Joy and Pain of Salsa in Havana
    Melissa Mansfield
    • Feb 19, 2018
    • 1 min

    Episode 2: The Joy and Pain of Salsa in Havana

    Salsa dancing in #Havana is a dream come true - and a big challenge if you want to keep up with the sexiest salsa dancers in the world -...
    Episode 1: Welcome to Havana
    Melissa Mansfield
    • Feb 12, 2018
    • 1 min

    Episode 1: Welcome to Havana

    Follow My Lead: Havana is HERE! Travel with me through the world of dance, starting with Havana, Cuba! The streets are alive with music...

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