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    On Stage: Learning to Let Go at the SF Salsa Rueda Festival
    Melissa Mansfield
    • Mar 16, 2018
    • 3 min

    On Stage: Learning to Let Go at the SF Salsa Rueda Festival

    It took three months of rehearsals and was over in 3 1/2 minutes. Even though I was really nervous leading up to it, when the time came, it was so much FUN and the crowd seemed to really love it. Also, I didn't fall on my face in my 3" heels .... victory! It was my FIRST salsa performance! Back in 2015 at the International Salsa Rueda Festival in San Francisco. Even though this performance was a few years ago, the lessons I learned still apply today. I can't control everythin
    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 came as a complete surprise. At the time, I had no idea this whirling, exhilarating, joyful formation existed! On this trip, I joined an advanced group of dancers and we performed for the crowd at Mil Ocho (the site of my big challenge in Episode 3). This experience was ALL about laughter, fun and NO pressure! ***** There are six episodes total

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