DiscoverSalsa Language PodcastAlien Ramirez: The Origins of Salsa, Non-Negotiable Skills for Dancers, Dancing on 1 vs Dancing on 2
Alien Ramirez: The Origins of Salsa, Non-Negotiable Skills for Dancers, Dancing on 1 vs Dancing on 2

Alien Ramirez: The Origins of Salsa, Non-Negotiable Skills for Dancers, Dancing on 1 vs Dancing on 2

Update: 2025-09-08
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This is the interview with Alien Ramirez at the 2025 Orlando Salsa Congress. She is a 24-time world Latin dance champion, shares Salsa Dancing history from Cuban roots to becoming a global phenomenon. She emphasizes the role of discipline, consistency and the importance of understanding salsa’s Afro and ballroom origins, and the need to connect movement with music’s essence. Alien shows that Latin dance isn’t just about footwork or spins—it’s about the grind, the cultural connection, and the soul of dance.

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Alien Ramirez: The Origins of Salsa, Non-Negotiable Skills for Dancers, Dancing on 1 vs Dancing on 2

Alien Ramirez: The Origins of Salsa, Non-Negotiable Skills for Dancers, Dancing on 1 vs Dancing on 2