Tag Archives: Barbosa Social Cafe

Albert Torres was here!

Who is Albert? On the inside Albert is just another guy who loves Salsa, he loves the music and he loves the dance. Because of his love for Salsa and his Puerto Rican heritage he now dedicates his life to promoting Salsa and Latin Music and Dance all around the world. And he is goodContinue reading “Albert Torres was here!”

What to wear for the 1950s Havana Salsa Party!

Some of you might be wondering what you can wear for the upcoming 1950s Havana Party. So I decided to give you some ideas: Men: What you need to be thinking is Cuba: Cigars, hats, smart shirts, brightly coloured and braces. Much like these: Ladies: Your dress (yes, it should be a dress) should beContinue reading “What to wear for the 1950s Havana Salsa Party!”

The story of a Masquerader…

Arriving in the car park of Barbosa was nerve-wracking- you were wearing a mask and feeling a little bit silly… but as soon as you get out of the car another car load of people get out across the way and they too are masked! Immediately your feelings turn to hope! You smile at themContinue reading “The story of a Masquerader…”

From the mouth of a salsera…

Arriving at Cape-Town & Just Dancing Salsa!  June 25th,  2012. It’s pouring with rain in CPT, cold and wet. How very inspiring! Coming from Hamburg I’m on business & time out at the other end of the world. So there are many evenings to fill even with a full schedule… I brought my dancing shoes,Continue reading “From the mouth of a salsera…”

What makes a good dancer?

Simply put… Stubbornness. The best dancers are incredibly stubborn! When they know they can’t do something, they do it. Usually over and over again so that what they cannot do becomes what they can do. Often it irritates them so much that cannot do something that they determine to get  that something right usually beforeContinue reading “What makes a good dancer?”