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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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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 -...
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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