Posts tagged: dance

Pole Dancing: A Feat of Athleticism & Strength

What do you think of when I say the words “pole dancing”? Chances are, you’re thinking about sleazy “gentlemen’s clubs” with women of dubious repute dancing around a pole to titillate men (and relieve them of some of their money). There is, however, nothing intrinsically sleazy or even sultry about dancing with a pole. Pole [...]

Sunday May 2nd, 2010 in , , | 1 Comment »

Salsa @ Chimera Lounge – Variations on Turning the Lady

How many ways can you turn the lady in salsa dancing? Quite a few ways, and after learning at least 5 ways during the group lesson at Chimera Lounge, my friends here demonstrate them for all to see. I can’t guarantee that you’ll dance this well after just one lesson, but come on by to [...]

Saturday April 17th, 2010 in , , | Comments Off

First Salsa Night @ Chimera Lounge

I used to dance decently well. It’s been a while since I stopped going regularly, though, and it’s amazing how rusty I felt on Thursday night at Chimera Lounge. Every Thursday night now is Salsa Night at Chimera Lounge in Metro Square (right near Warden & Steeles).  For a paltry $5 cover, you get a [...]

Sunday April 4th, 2010 in , , , | Comments Off

Salsa @ Chimera Lounge

Wanna go salsa dancing in Markham… rrr… Markham/Scarborough? Why not go to Chimera Lounge at Metro Square?  That’s 3636 Steeles Ave East, and if you mention my name you’ll get absolutely no benefits because the management doesn’t even know me. However, two of my friends dance there, and I have to say the place looks [...]

Saturday March 20th, 2010 in , , | 3 Comments »

Dancing in a Restaurant (La Mexicana)

Have you ever seen patrons in a restaurant spontaneously dancing because they like the music there?  No?  Well, I finally have! I should say that I know them, though.  These people are my friends and dance pals.  So, yes they know how to dance well! The other patrons at the restaurant – La Mexicana, at [...]

Sunday December 20th, 2009 in , , , | 7 Comments »