It’s not all disrespect and ego battles on Cape Town’s dance floors. Believe it or not, there are some bright spots – and I’m not just talking about the disco lights. Cape Town’s SBK (Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba) scene does have its moments, especially when you consider the venues. Let’s face it, we’ve got some pretty…
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The FORCE to dance, or not to…
Ah, the FORCE. A noun that shouldn’t belong in the SBK (Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba) scene, yet here we are, tossing it around as if it’s a dance move. But let me ask you this: when was the last time you saw someone FORCED to dance? Personally, I haven’t witnessed such coercion since I tried to…
Why You Never Heard About SBK…
It was 2013, and it was a cool autumn afternoon in Cape Town, but inside Buena Vista it was balmy as men and women gyrated to Salsa beats. It was my first time seeing such a hodgepodge of people dancing so rhythmically, so naturally. I was in awe of this Salsa thing, there was one…
Sun-Kissed Is…
These winter chills got me wishing for summertime, and specifically, Sun-Kissed Salsa. I was there in April and to say I was impressed by that venue and that occasion is an understatement. I mean, dancing on a promenade with the Atlantic Ocean to your left, Lions Head peeking out to your right, and let’s not…
A Priority Check
Social dancing and writing about it was a top priority a year ago. I attended classes and parties at least four times a week, but my circumstances changed, and so did yours. And while I miss some faces I understand why you had to leave. Some of you study more, some work longer hours, a…
Lose yourself to dance 