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I know, there are a few posts on this, but they are not comprehensive.
I'm tired of apologising for my inability to dance. It used to be a good chat up line, now its just lame.
I'm looking for a place to learn salsa. Something authentic. Perhaps, Cuban. Certainly not like the cliché salsa schools you find in London. I want a Latin teacher... and not some Americanised Colombian who knows more about Miami than Medellin. Perhaps, an old Cuban man with a wispy beard and glasses (for my mum) and a young explosive cigar-smoking Paisa (for me). It has to be the real deal. Is this possible in Medellin?
By usher127 on Dec 22, 2007, 13:48 in Friendly Talkzone.
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Medellin Traveler says on Dec 22, 2007, 15:44: The best way to learn Salsa is through private lessons, forget about studio instructions. Medellin es una chimba! www.medellintraveler.com |
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nueva york bombero says on Dec 22, 2007, 15:51: How bout an old wispy Paisa with a beard and glasses smoking a cigar for you both?! lol
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RUV says on Dec 22, 2007, 16:02: I saw a dance studio behind the Exito in Poblado (downstairs parking) up the creek on the opposite side of the street. If you are in that area you can ask for the dance studio. The school looked nice. I was going to check it out but I was on my way out of town. The adverstise Salsa, Flamingo, and other types. Check it out.
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chrispej says on Dec 22, 2007, 18:01: If you want to learn Cuban style salsa and you're going to be in Medellin in late Jan and Feb, I can get you started but you're gonna need a dance partner. Cuban style is the most natural and the most fun IMHO. Also, I dance rueda style where you change partners. The girls eat that up!
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bickerss says on Dec 22, 2007, 20:36: I was looking for a place to learn and found a few places,however if you have any desire to see ecuador, I found great schools there in quito that teach for 4 or 5 USD an hour. You can also get a place to stay with own bathroom 5 minutes away (walking) for 7 to 10 usd a night and www.aerogal.com.ec fly there sometimes for under 200.
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Sebastian says on Dec 23, 2007, 08:19: Chrispej, I dance and teach as a hobby Rueda de Casino and I would love to collaborate with you in Jan. and Feb. I am here in Medellin indefinitely and I'm sure that I could dig up a partner. I learned in the states where I taught as well and would love to chat with you sometime. I want to teach here but to really take if to the next level you either need dedicated salseros o lots of teachers and preferably both. Seriously, hit me back and lets chat.
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john_stark says on Dec 23, 2007, 14:24: How popular is salsa in Medellin? My wife and I go out dancing but I notice that we sit out all but a couple of the salsa numbers. The merengue, the cumbia, the reggaeton, she's all over that. Is this just her personal preference or is salsa less popular?
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Colombiche says on Dec 23, 2007, 14:48: I once interviewed the now deceased puertorican born but caleno by adoption salsa great Tito Gomez No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy) |
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john_stark says on Dec 23, 2007, 15:33: That's interesting. My wife will listen to a song for a little bit before she decides whether she wants to dance to it or not. Unless it's merengue in which she's right up and out there on the floor. Damm we had a lot of fun last night. We put in an appearance at a boring gringo party that my wife called a meeting (no music and no dancing) and then headed to Arjon's which was packed. We got there about 10:30 and stayed for 3 hours. Sometimes the dance floor was so crowded that you could barely move but it was still fun. The thing I love about Arjon's is that you see people of all races and ages there having a good time united by a passion for tropical Latin music.
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Colombiche says on Dec 23, 2007, 16:00: Estuvo castigando baldoza toda la noche. No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy) |
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Man Tequila says on Dec 23, 2007, 16:22: Salsa is kind of popular in Cali. Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez) |
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NeroX says on Dec 23, 2007, 16:47: salsa in colomia is shit, the worst is in medellin and bogota. cali is a little bit better, but there is noone who can dance cuban salsa. there are so many people who doesnt know anything.
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Colombiche says on Dec 23, 2007, 20:28: "they can only put in silicon" No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy) |
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usher127 says on Dec 23, 2007, 21:19: Paisas definitely cant dance to techno... but then again, nor can I, and nor can most people in London unless they're eeeeed up, or black and not listening to techno.
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coffee beaner says on Dec 23, 2007, 23:28: NeroX where in Medellin have you been to say people don't know how to dance salsa, merengue and vallenatos? You must be blind cause Medellin is a big salsa city, the difference with Medellin and Cali is that here in Medellin the people are more into salsa romantica then power salsa, I suggest you hit up Sarao, Oro Solido o Jamboa and see the great salsa people dance here in Medallo... Vallenato go to all the Templos of el Vallenato if you wanna see people dance Vallenatos. The only dances I have seen that people here are not to familiar of how to dance like they do back in the States is Hip Hop and Bachata.
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NeroX says on Dec 24, 2007, 06:30: "I am always weary of newbies who sign up and start off by making demeaning comments right off the bat."
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droble77 says on Dec 24, 2007, 10:10: "Colombians on the other hand, listen to the songs and know the lyrics from beginning to end (de arriba a abajo). They sing while they dance, they feel it in their heart...."
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Colombiche says on Dec 24, 2007, 10:19: It was my crazy friends from Medallo that introduced me to REAL salsa back in when I was 15 years old. I used to think Jerry Rivera was salsa. They sat me down and introduced me to Maelo Rivera, Willie Colon, Cheo Feliciano, Richie Ray, Lavoe, Sonora Poncena, Ruben Blades, Johnny Pacheco, Justo Betancourt, Jose Monguito, Ismael Miranda, Larry Harlow, Mongo Santamaria, Eddie Palmieri, Ray Barretto, Lebron Brothers, El gran combo........ these guys were salsa encyclopedias, connoisseurs.... maestros.... hardcore. They used to tease the hell out of me when I listened to Adolecentes. They would tell, me "eso es una groceria, un insulto a la salsa si no apaga eso NOS VAMOS". No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy) |
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coffee beaner says on Dec 24, 2007, 10:26: droble77 you definitely need to hit up salsa clubs in Medellin... salsa is huge here but they listen to a different type of salsa then they do in Cali. Here for example Maelo Ruiz and Son de Cali are huge, I've noticed that Cali salsa is similar to the one they dance back in NYC (Queens) clubs. My cousins here are so into salsa romantica and women love it here, I personally don't like it but to say that salsa in Medellin is not popular is like saying paisas don't eat arepas.
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coffee beaner says on Dec 24, 2007, 10:30: These are the 2 most popular salsa groups or singers here in Medellin.
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usher127 says on Dec 24, 2007, 11:18: That's ridiculous, why would I want to swing my hips and hold hands with a guy. Salsa is supposed to be sexy.
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Man Tequila says on Dec 24, 2007, 11:28: Yeah, they sure like the Fania All Star names here. Some colombianas have told me that when they dance salsa they do not listen to the words, that only the less serious dancers do this. Of course, everyone sings along to vallenato songs, and everyone knows all the words to the salsa songs too, including Los Matamoros, Tito Puente (sic?) and all the other Cuban salsa. Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez) |
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Man Tequila says on Dec 24, 2007, 11:32: On an unrelated note, I was saddened to learn of the death of Oscar Peterson, Canadian jazz great (and that aint a long list) at the age of 82. god rest his soul. Aunque no me creas/ si me lo propongo/ lograre olvidarte/ porque a fin de cuentas/ no soy tan cobarde./ Y termino todo una de estas tardes/ no sera dificil buscar algún sitio donde refugiarme/ donde nunca mas vuelvas a encontrarme. (Polo Montañez) |
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chrispej says on Dec 24, 2007, 14:18:
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Medellin Traveler says on Dec 25, 2007, 08:01: Chrispej - Medellin es una chimba! www.medellintraveler.com |
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Sebastian says on Dec 25, 2007, 09:00: Hey MedTrav,
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droble77 says on Dec 25, 2007, 11:08: "droble77 you definitely need to hit up salsa clubs in Medellin... salsa is huge here but they listen to a different type of salsa then they do in Cali."
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Colombiche says on Dec 25, 2007, 12:36: You are right droble, the Cali Salsa scene actually resurrected some almost forgotten newyorican talent. Not to mention that Puertoricans like Tito Gomez found world wide recognition doing colombian salsa for grupo niche. No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy) |
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elmodefoque says on Dec 26, 2007, 06:17: Guys, you got it ALL WRONG. over 5 million colombianos in USA and only 27 barranquilleros, i'm one.Curramba, el mejor vividero del mundo! |
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elmodefoque says on Dec 26, 2007, 06:21: "the times they are a changin" bob dylan 1968? over 5 million colombianos in USA and only 27 barranquilleros, i'm one.Curramba, el mejor vividero del mundo! |
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nueva york bombero says on Dec 26, 2007, 06:22: My "friend" in Cali asked me to please get salsa lessons before my next trip to Colombia,
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elmodefoque says on Dec 26, 2007, 06:27: guys, the morphster dances like herman fokin monster on crack and heroin, but it don';t matter, broads in medellin still love the crap outta him. over 5 million colombianos in USA and only 27 barranquilleros, i'm one.Curramba, el mejor vividero del mundo! |
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elmodefoque says on Dec 26, 2007, 06:28: tell them morph. over 5 million colombianos in USA and only 27 barranquilleros, i'm one.Curramba, el mejor vividero del mundo! |
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nueva york bombero says on Dec 26, 2007, 06:32: Is he dancin in that picture of himself? I can see it...herman fokin monster on crack and heroin!!!!
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nueva york bombero says on Dec 26, 2007, 06:36: Damn, I had it all wrong this whole time! I'm learning Spanish, dancin Salsa,
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elmodefoque says on Dec 26, 2007, 06:41: NYB jajajajajajjijjjijiji put away that rice and beans, better yet, throw that nasty chit away. over 5 million colombianos in USA and only 27 barranquilleros, i'm one.Curramba, el mejor vividero del mundo! |
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elmodefoque says on Dec 26, 2007, 06:42: oustside crapy creepy mall or chipi chappy mall, not sure what is called over 5 million colombianos in USA and only 27 barranquilleros, i'm one.Curramba, el mejor vividero del mundo! |
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elmodefoque says on Dec 26, 2007, 06:45: excellent point GIB. if it aint broke don't fix it over 5 million colombianos in USA and only 27 barranquilleros, i'm one.Curramba, el mejor vividero del mundo! |
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elmodefoque says on Dec 26, 2007, 06:47: damn GIB another excellent point. the anola gay thing over 5 million colombianos in USA and only 27 barranquilleros, i'm one.Curramba, el mejor vividero del mundo! |
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nueva york bombero says on Dec 26, 2007, 06:59: Well I got the whole gringo thing down to a science....
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morphus says on Dec 26, 2007, 07:05: OK i'm no Patrick Swayze but whats the difference? There are plenty of Colombians that can't dance either. Cheers Terry even said it. You take the worse dancer in Cuba and he will blow away the best dancer in Colombia.
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nueva york bombero says on Dec 26, 2007, 07:06: Ohhh! you're gonna ruffle some feathers now!!
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elmodefoque says on Dec 26, 2007, 07:07: While mopping the third floor men’s room I came up with another good example. over 5 million colombianos in USA and only 27 barranquilleros, i'm one.Curramba, el mejor vividero del mundo! |
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morphus says on Dec 26, 2007, 07:09: The hottest Colombianas I met in Colombia could'nt dance. It did'nt matter to me. I'm more worried about the horizontal boogie.
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nueva york bombero says on Dec 26, 2007, 07:11: I've seen that hot Calena dance and she loves to show off her colombian ass!!
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morphus says on Dec 26, 2007, 07:14: Gringas are some of the best dancers at rock concerts. They let you rub up against them and cop a feel.
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nueva york bombero says on Dec 26, 2007, 07:18: Nothing compared to Colombianas grinding on you in a dark bar in Medellin!!!
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elmodefoque says on Dec 26, 2007, 07:20: The morph is right. About 40 years ago my cousins had a party in fokin Brooklyn, avenue Z, way out there, the middle of no where. We were all dancing and chit, having a nice barranquillero time until my aunts husband also barranquillero got on the dance floor. over 5 million colombianos in USA and only 27 barranquilleros, i'm one.Curramba, el mejor vividero del mundo! |
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Sebastian says on Dec 26, 2007, 09:12: Hey Morphus and Cheers Terry,
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morphus says on Dec 26, 2007, 09:26: They probably were'nt real Cubans competing. If you go to Cuba and pick ANY Cuban off the street, they will win those competitions every time. I've seen 70 year old Cubanos dance better than most Colombianos.
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Sebastian says on Dec 26, 2007, 10:07: Am I stuck in a Seinfeld episode? Real Cubans? Are you serious? "If you go to Cuba and pick ANY Cuban off the street, they will win those competitions every time." Don't get me wrong I love how Cubans dance, even more than how Colombians dance but dude you are oversimplifying the argument! I have been told that I dance better than most Colombians too, big deal. It is in the competitions where who dances better than who is decided. All in all it come down to this.
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morphus says on Dec 26, 2007, 10:31: Not every Colombian can dance salsa. Every Cuban can though. I seen Cubans in nursing homes dance salsa better than Colombians at the clubs.
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Colombiche says on Dec 26, 2007, 12:35: "Leave the speculation up to the Salseros as to who dances better or better yet the ladies! " No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy) |
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Colombiche says on Dec 26, 2007, 12:37: Most cubans I know are very good dancers, but not ALL. No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy) |
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pedro says on Dec 26, 2007, 13:18: Dance lessons for gringos: http://www.zuidwijk.nl/fun/funky/ que nota! |
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slguy says on Dec 26, 2007, 13:19: Is it me, or do those guys wearing white in the video seem a little light in their loafers? Before you throw me out, make sure I pay my bar tab |
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Cerealkiller says on Dec 26, 2007, 13:40: I for one cant salsa for "chit"... but i think i know when someone's good. That said, never in my life have i seen a paisa or bogotano who happens to be a skillful dancer, and i consider myself to be pretty savvy when it comes to clubbing in both Medellin and Bogota. Best dancers imo are costenos, but then again they have to be good at something other than sitting on their asses doing squat :P Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives -John Stuart Mill |
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Colombiche says on Dec 26, 2007, 13:52: I know some really good paisa dancers, but the really good dancers are usually caleños or costeños. No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy) |
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Sebastian says on Dec 26, 2007, 14:44: Who cares who is the best? Do you dance and have fun is the real question. And remember.......
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morphus says on Dec 26, 2007, 15:46: I've seen Cubanos in wheelchairs dancing salsa better than Colombianos.
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john_stark says on Dec 28, 2007, 00:00: What next? Quadriplegic Cubans who are better salsa dancers.
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bickerss says on Feb 15, 2008, 03:51: Dance Academia - Cra 46 #7-9 Patio Bonito ph 266 1522; 7 hrs for 110,000 pesos - on on on. Yo have to do the 7 hrs within 2 weeks. Was there yesterday.
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