 Shani Talmor: An Israeli Goddess
By Natalie J. Maniscalco & Photos by Chasi Annexy
“I really connect to Salsa in ways that I can’t explain. It does something inside of me,” says Shani Talmor, one of Israel’s most talented dancers and New York’s greatest additions to the Salsa scene. “That passion and fire has made me who I am today.”
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 Nelida Tirado: The Heart of Her Dance
By Natalie J. Maniscalco & Photos by Chasi Annexy
A gleam of light streams down onto the stage, creating a silhouette of immense energy around a petite, yet powerful figure. Her foot digs into the wooden floor with force and conviction, while her arms gracefully curve to the strength of the music. Her body beats to the heart of the musicians, captivating the audience with her every move. Her face entwined with the passion and vitality of the dance.
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 Felix "Pupy" Insua: The Loss of a Legendary Heartbeat
By Natalie J. Maniscalco
"The heartbeat is the original internal rhythm to which we give form through sound and movement. Dance is an imitation of nature. Dance is life's purest expression."
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 RICHIE BASTAR
By Natalie J. Maniscalco, Photos provided by Frank Beccera of Ritmo Latino
“I’m living the dream!” says Richie Bastar, lead percussionist and bongo player of the oldest and most beloved Salsa bands, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico. “Sometimes I have to pinch myself because I grew up listening to these guys and here I am playing with them as part of their family, as a member of the band.”
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 Is Bachata the New Salsa?
Bachata Fever Hits The United States
By Marcia Herrera
Bachata music, with its unique combination of guitar sounds, was once considered taboo in the Dominican Republic. It has survived decades of difficult historical events, but has finally made its way to the United States and many parts of the world.
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