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Takeshi Young

Founder of Salsa Vida · Salsa instructor & choreographer

Takeshi Young is a dancer, coach, and competitor with more than 20 years in salsa. He writes about the music, people, and experiences that bring the dance community together.

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The Different Styles of Bachata Dancing

April 7, 2026

If you’re new to bachata, you may not realize there are actually a few different ...

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Best Shoes for Salsa Dancing

April 6, 2026

Looking to go salsa dancing, but not sure what shoes to wear? Whether you’re about ...

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SJSU Spartan Mambo Brings Salsa to the Golden State Warriors Halftime Show

April 1, 2026

SJSU Spartan Mambo, the salsa dance team at San Jose State University, returned to the ...

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Agua Dance brings salsa to Britain’s Got Talent and moves on in the competition

March 22, 2026

Agua Dance, the Italian performance team directed by internationally known dancer Antonio Berardi, brought salsa ...

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El Gran Combo Brings Salsa to Vive Latino for the First Time

March 15, 2026

Salsa reached Vive Latino for the first time on March 14, 2026, as El Gran ...

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Upcoming Salsa Festivals to Watch in 2026

March 9, 2026

If you’re looking for your next big salsa weekend, festival season is heating up fast. ...

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Willie Colón Laid to Rest at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York

March 9, 2026

Family, friends, fellow musicians, and fans gathered Monday morning in Midtown Manhattan to say goodbye ...

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New on Salsa Vida: 5,000+ Events, Italian Support, and the Salsa Dance Guide

February 23, 2026

Salsa Vida has been busy lately. Here are a few recent updates and milestones from ...

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Willie Colón, Salsa Visionary and Trombone Icon, Dies at 75

February 22, 2026

Willie Colón, the Bronx-born trombonist, bandleader, producer, and songwriter who helped define the sound and ...

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Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Puts Salsa on the Biggest Stage in America

February 8, 2026

Watch the official halftime show video on YouTube Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime show ...

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Bad Bunny Makes Grammy History With Album of the Year Win for DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS

February 2, 2026

Bad Bunny won Album of the Year at the 2026 Grammy Awards last night (February ...

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Watch: Bad Bunny’s official Super Bowl LX halftime show trailer

January 16, 2026

Bad Bunny just dropped the official trailer for his upcoming Apple Music Super Bowl LX ...

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Top 10 Countries in the World for Salsa Dancing

January 15, 2026

I’ve been dancing salsa for nearly 20 years now, and there are few things that ...

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Happy New Year from Salsa Vida!

January 5, 2026

Happy New Year! As we kick off 2026, here are a few recent milestones for ...

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Euroson Latino World Salsa Championship 2025 Results

December 7, 2025

Euroson Latino World Salsa Championship 2025 brought competitors to Cancún, Mexico, from December 1 to ...

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Salsa and Bachata Shine at the 2025 Latin Grammys as Bad Bunny Takes Top Honors

November 14, 2025

The 26th Annual Latin Grammy Awards turned Las Vegas into a celebration of tropical rhythms ...

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Salsa vs Cumbia: What’s the Difference?

November 12, 2025

Salsa vs Cumbia: What’s the Difference? Salsa and cumbia are two popular Latin dance styles ...

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Top 10 Cities in the U.S. for Salsa Dancing

November 2, 2025

Looking for the best cities in the United States to go salsa dancing? You’ve got ...

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Bad Bunny to Headline 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show — A Milestone for Salsa and Latin Music

September 29, 2025

Bad Bunny will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show at Levi’s Stadium ...

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Bad Bunny’s Residency Finale Turns El Choli Into a Salsa Showcase — And a New Generation Listens

September 22, 2025

Bad Bunny closed his No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí residency in San Juan on ...

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Cuban Dance Styles: The Complete List

September 22, 2025

Cuban Dance Styles: The Complete List Cuba’s dance and music have had a tremendous impact ...