Dance – Page 8 – Israel Andalón

Top Music 2014

So far 2014 is about to end, and I want to share a list of my top songs released this year. To choose them, I selected which songs I have played the most on iTunes and heard on Radio and Clubs. I added some extra points if those songs where used for any particular choreography, if they were a hit on my dance classes or if they have some special meaning for me. I tried to put from many genres. I hope you enjoy them and run to get those you like.

Ya casi se termina el 2014 y quiero compartir una lista de mis canciones Top que fueron lanzadas este año. Para escogerlas, seleccione entre las canciones que más he reproducido en iTunes, escuchado en la radio o oído en clubs. Les di puntos extras a las canciones que seleccioné para alguna coreografía en particular, si fueron un hit en mis clases de baile o si tienen algún significado especial para mi. Traté de poner de varios géneros. Espero las disfruten y corran y consigan las que les gusten. Continue reading “Top Music 2014” →

Swinging Lessons

A couple of weeks ago, Anel an L.A. style Salsa teacher friend from another academy was asking for English conversation sessions in exchange for Salsa lessons from her. I offered my help without expecting something in exchange. I was not really willing to learn “Salsa en línea” style. I’m totally Casinero (Cuban Salsa style)

However, as the English conversation sessions happened, I told her of my need to choreograph and perform something for the Party happening in J&B dancing club in 3 days. The dancing number I was expecting to show with my students from Shanti was not going to happen. Without hesitation she jumped to aid me.

Swing Pose — Anel & Israel ready for the Swing

Some months ago, I choreographed a nice Swing song called “Zoot Suit Riot” for the XV years old party of my dear student Rubi, so we decided to do a fresh couple version of this Swing number. Anel has never done a Swing before but she was very committed to learn.

3 days later, we got some clothes and did the number almost flawless. (We did have a mistake near the end of the song). I was not really expecting us to receive a brilliant answer from the audience. But most of the people cheered on us (Even the rival dancers who almost never say something).

I’m glad from this experience and I want to thank Anel for doing this number with me. I’m looking forward to continue the English lessons someday in the future. (At least she can practice by reading this.