Salsa

The case study written by Jade Boyd titled‘‘Hey, We’re from Canada but We’re Diverse, Right?’’: Neoliberalism, Multiculturalism, and Identity on So You Think You Can Dance Canada”. Boyd (2012 : 259) discusses how dance as a subject in context to a popular reality television show emphasizes individualism, hard work and competitiveness rather than freedom, affinity and authenticity. The author further states the purpose of the Canadian version becoming multicultural compared to other versions. In…

lead. Selena, Ricky Martin, Marc Anthony, and Shakira all would eventually cross over into the English speaking market by recording English and Spanish albums. “La Vida es un Carnaval” proved to be one of the final signature songs of the “Queen of Salsa” Celia Cruz before her death in 2003. Selena was a Mexican-American singer that broke many barriers as a Tejano music female performer and then again when her English crossover album became the second-highest in first-week sales for a female…

I had never heard of “Cristela” before having to watch it for class. The first two episodes are quite comical and I was sorry to read on IMDB that the show only aired for one season before being canceled. An interesting fact about “Cristela” is that Cristela Alonzo, the star of the show, “is the first Latina to create, produce, write, and star in her own primetime comedy” (“All Jokes Aside,” 2014). Another fact about the show is that every single character is based off someone that Cristela…

America and major cities in the United States. The name “Merengue” is derived from the French dessert “meringue,” which means whipped egg whites and sugar in Spanish. The name appears to have been given to the music in a fashion similar to the use of salsa as the name of the music. Merengue has its origins from the mid-1800s when it took over as the island’s most favorite music. The music was promoted by Rafael Trujillo, the Dominican Republic dictator from 1932 to 1961, who turned it into the…

seat of the long, wood bench seat in perfect view of the matchup between the undefeated Green Bay Packers -- my team -- and the San Diego Chargers. In closer proximity was my feast. Nachos piled high with cheese, sour cream, jalapenos, chicken and salsa; cheese curds, a Wisconsin favorite and a tall glass of Angry Orchard hard cider. I set my self up dressed in my old-school, long-sleeved Ray Nietzsche jersey in honor of the throwback jerseys the Pack was wearing from the 1930's and 40's. Soon…

Latin Dance Senior Swing is a cultural engagement workshop for senior centers all over New York. It teaches seniors the dance idioms of tango, salsa, merengue, bachata and cha-cha, in a supportive and fun setting. It supports the physical, mental and social health of New York City seniors, while promoting Latin dance, music and history. Goals include improved posture, body placement, alignment, musicality, balance, coordination, body awareness, presence and coordination. The program will serve…

○ Caffeine. ○ Alcoholic drinks. ○ Chocolate. ○ Peppermint or mint flavorings. ○ Garlic and onions. ○ Spicy foods. ○ Citrus fruits, such as oranges, lemons, or limes. ○ Tomato-based foods such as sauce, chili, salsa, and pizza.…

Kimmel’s. NYU represents hope for me, in which one day I can step foot on campus as a student. What makes NYU so special is exactly why I love the brightly lit hallways of my high school. I am proud of my Latino community, which blasts reggaeton and salsa hits in between classroom bells. This same vibrancy can be found in New York’s buzzing energy. The campus matches my enthusiasm…

This reminds me of older Taylor Swift (which I think is intentional). This was probably the most impressive of all of them. This variation was Latin/salsa and she translated the whole jingle into Spanish and performed a Hispanic dance with maracas. Electronica/goth/dark wave/WWGD (What would Gaga do?) is the next one. This one had more to do with cinematography and costumes but the acting is very well…

to the reggaeton. Although scholars are not optimists that Cuba can be the next Puerto Rico when it comes to reggaeton or that reggaeton will ever become part of the Cuban culture as it happened with Puerto Rico. Given the example on timba (Cuban salsa), a musical genre that shouted provocative lyrics and disagreement with the Cuban state, as a result of the political changes on the island in the 1990s, led to the prohibition of timba music by the authorities.…