Flag Pinhole and Salsa Dancing in Suwon

23 Mar

Flag in Santa Barbara

Pinhole photograph of a flag on a pier in Santa Monica, California.
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I’ve started taking Salsa lessons on Sunday evenings at a little place called ‘Turn’ in Suwon.  I’ve always loved watching dancers…at a performance, in a club, on TV, in a musical, on youtube, at a show, on random street corners, at burlesque shows, in plays, in my living room, at a party…

I tried taking swing dancing lessons once but my dance partner wasn’t as enthusiastic as I, thus resulting in a never ending yearning to learn some form of organized dance.  I’ve had 2 lessons and am delighted to report that I know my basic steps and turns! AND when I dance with the instructor I even feel like I know what I’m doing, obviously he’s a terrific leader and I just follow, but the feeling is there!

After our lesson the club is transformed into a spectacle of colorful spin-tops twirling across the dance the floor. Feet repeat the pattern never missing a beat.  The cadence of dance shoes compliment the rhythm of horns and drums.  Hips swing you into a mesmerizing, hypnotizing gaze…

If you wish to partake, Turn is located by Hwaseong Fortress and The Big Chill and start at 5:30.

 

 

4 Responses to “Flag Pinhole and Salsa Dancing in Suwon”

  1. Alison Eastwood 07. Apr, 2010 at 10:36 am #

    Hi,
    Ive just arrived in Suwon and really want to have some intermediate lessons. Do you know if they do this, or is it just for beginners. I might pop by anyway and see what it’s like.
    cheers
    Alison

  2. sheila bocchine 20. Apr, 2010 at 1:02 am #

    Hi!! Welcome to Suwon!
    Yes, they do intermediate lessons as well. Where do you live in Suwon? I go every Sunday and sometimes on Thursday and Friday as well. My email is: sheilabocchine@gmail.com Email me and I can give you more info!

  3. anurag chauhan 11. Mar, 2012 at 6:45 pm #

    Hi,
    I am living in Maetan-dong, Suwon. I was searching on google regarding the salsa classes for beginners in suwon,then I saw this. Can you just help me in locating this place. I want to learn salsa. I have never any kind of dance form in my life but I am quite enthusiastic to learn this dance form.

    Thanks
    Anurag

    • Sheila Bocchine 19. Mar, 2012 at 8:07 pm #

      Hello!
      I can’t actually tell you how to get there, but look up The Big Chill, it’s a foreigners bar 2 blocks away from the salsa club. It’s a popular hangout for the salsa members and pretty much everyone there will be able to point out the salsa club! Good Luck! Tell Rex I said Hello!

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