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Melissa Mansfield
Sep 18, 20184 min read
How I Danced My Way Through Havana and How You Can Too
One of the main questions I get from people from all over the world after they've seen Season 1 of Follow My Lead in Havana is: "How did...
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Melissa Mansfield
May 25, 20182 min read
Going Backwards Is Part of the Process
Do you ever feel like you're going backwards in some aspect of your life? Or maybe just in life in general? During my first week back in...
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Melissa Mansfield
May 4, 20182 min read
Reggaeton Dancing in the Streets of Havana
I went back to #Havana for a month-long visit in April and had a bunch of goals in mind. Take lots of photos and videos and post on...
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Melissa Mansfield
Mar 21, 20181 min read
Episode 6: An Unexpected Transformation
Here it is, the sixth and FINAL episode of Follow My Lead: Havana! This is the episode that’s the scariest to share. I reveal the very...
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Melissa Mansfield
Mar 9, 20181 min read
Episode 5: Mixing it Up with Rueda
I couldn't leave #Cuba without an adventure in rueda! The first time I ever danced in a #rueda was in #Havana many years ago - and it...
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Melissa Mansfield
Mar 5, 20181 min read
Episode 4: The Seduction of Rumba
A dance journey in #Cuba is not complete without an exploration of RUMBA! This Afro-Cuban dance is rhythmic and complex, and actually has...
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Melissa Mansfield
Mar 1, 20183 min read
Essential Tips: Salsa Dancing in Havana
My favorite place in the world to go salsa dancing is in Havana - of course! Aside from prepping the typical things - money, keys, phone,...
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Melissa Mansfield
Feb 19, 20181 min read
Episode 2: The Joy and Pain of Salsa in Havana
Salsa dancing in #Havana is a dream come true - and a big challenge if you want to keep up with the sexiest salsa dancers in the world -...
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Melissa Mansfield
Jun 17, 20174 min read
I'm Trying to Dance with the Pros: Lessons Learned from Just One Rehearsal
We spent an hour and a half on less than 25 seconds of the choreography. By the end, I was completely drenched in sweat and dying for...
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