What are Socials?
Posted August 8th, 2007 by Geo-
Jessica & Mark Anthony
Yoruba Andabo is a term that originated in Southeastern Nigeria and migrated through Cuba which roughly translates to “territorio de amigos” (place of friendship). That’s the spirit behind a Salsa social; where friends get together to dance laugh and enjoy!
What differentiates socials from other dance occasions is that they shed the club mystique and often the profit motive, to create an atmosphere where dancers of all levels can really do their thing. Socials have a relaxed social atmosphere you never have to worry about when the next Salsa will come. It also tends to be much easier to dance with that guy or girl whom before looked like they were way to advanced to dance with at the club.
Usually held on weekends either in local halls or dance studios, socials tend to have events like performances from local or guest performers as well as community dances like “snowballs” which help introduce everyone.
Socials are all about bringing together the Salsa community and creating a place for it to grow!
Check here for a for a list of local and regional socials. To see the YA gallery of photos and videos, click here...
Yoruba Andabo or YA is the spirit behind YA Salsa and we hope to keep growing the Salsa community in Detroit, Ann Arbor, Michigan and beyond through our socials and other volunteer activities.
Jessica & Mark Anthony
What differentiates socials from other dance occasions is that they shed the club mystique and often the profit motive, to create an atmosphere where dancers of all levels can really do their thing. Socials have a relaxed social atmosphere you never have to worry about when the next Salsa will come. It also tends to be much easier to dance with that guy or girl whom before looked like they were way to advanced to dance with at the club.
Usually held on weekends either in local halls or dance studios, socials tend to have events like performances from local or guest performers as well as community dances like “snowballs” which help introduce everyone.
Socials are all about bringing together the Salsa community and creating a place for it to grow!
Check here for a for a list of local and regional socials. To see the YA gallery of photos and videos, click here...
Yoruba Andabo or YA is the spirit behind YA Salsa and we hope to keep growing the Salsa community in Detroit, Ann Arbor, Michigan and beyond through our socials and other volunteer activities.
