Students get their dancing shoes on
Salsa night attracts over 50 budding dancers
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Former Union president, Gavin Jones, was on hand to pour cocktails at the event |
Salsa is a simple, informal and very versatile style of dance from the Caribbean. It is a fusion of many other dance styles including the Mambo, Rumba and Cha Cha Cha.
Former student, Bruce Chenn, 26, said: "I’ve never tried Salsa dancing before but was interested in learning. The free cocktail was good; I didn’t expect to get one!"
After loosening up on arrival with the cocktails, the students were shown a quick demonstration by two salsa instructors in the large open space outside the Atrium Cafe. They then learnt the moves for themselves step by step.
Having learnt the basics as a group, they split up into pairs to roll their hips with a partner.
Watch UCLan students giving salsa dancing a whirl
There are countless venues all over the UK that host Salsa nights which could be good news for 19-year-old police and criminal investigation student, Dean Hallworth.
He said: "I’m hoping to learn some new moves tonight and could carry it on. I think Salsa night is a good idea and good value for money."
Dean attended the event with his girlfriend, Michaela Shelley, a first year nursing student.
She said: "We both looked at the activities on the programme and fancied giving this one a try."
After mastering the Salsa steps, the evening concluded with a Mexican-themed night in the Student Union bar, Source.
Give It A Go fortnight is a chance for UCLan students to try something new and different. It's no strings attached, you can just pay and play.
09 February 2009
