Casa de Latinos

A Malaysian Salsa Community Website

Are You Leading or Being Lead?

The Elements of a Good Lead. Rhythm. RHYTHM IS FUNDAMENTAL - NOT OPTIONAL. Salsa is done in 8 beats. Every step, every move, every turn, every spin is done—in and on the rhythm—those 8 beats. Part of the lead is being ...
Are You Leading or Being Lead?

Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore

Yup, I was joking alright. But I am serious about the new movie Cats & Dogs: Revenge of Kitty Galore. This new family and animation movie is directed by Brad Peyton and written primarily by Ron J Friedman. Lead actor ...
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore

Casa de Latinos means House of Latin. Or something along that line ... according to Yahoo Babel Fish online translation. For what it is worth, Casa de Latinos is all about passion. Passion for dance. Passion for food. Passion for photography. What you see through these pages are experiences through my eyes. Through my camera lenses. And of course, through my feelings. Feel free to comment, suggest, advice if you see fit.

Video : Samba @ Latin American Festival 2009

Posted by Timothy

The Latin American Festival is an annual charity event organized by the Latin American Women Association of Malaysia features food, music, arts & crafts, dances and more from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela.

Latin American Festival @ Qba Courtyard

Posted by Timothy

Plenty of food, arts & crafts on sales from various Latin American countries. Cuban stall will offers authentic Cuban cuisine, beers, Cuban cocktail “Mojitos” and many more. The proceeds generated by this event will go towards the Majlis Kanser National (MAKNA) sponsored by the Latin American Ladies Association in Malaysia. Entrance is free.

Slow Dance

Posted by Timothy

Beauty, wonder, glory. They surround us, but do we notice? Do we rush through life at such a pace that the things that really matter appear as a blur…if at all?

Jailhouse Dance Craze

Posted by Timothy

Prisoners at the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center or CPDRC are considered the most dangerous offenders in the Philippines. But thanks to four hours of dance lessons a day, their behavior has been transformed. Previously, Cebu prison was a wretched place ruled by rival gangs.

Malaysian Salsa Festival 2009

Posted by Timothy

Malaysian Salsa Festival back by popular demand, Linline, the connoisseur of premier salsa holidays, will be organizing yet another sizzling festival in Legend Resort, Cherating, Pahang , a truly remarkable resort, sprawled with miles of pristine beach and azure waters.

Salsa Cruise Asia 2009

Posted by Timothy

New, innovative ideas are born on a regular basis but few succeed be it for lack of passion or follow through. Some ideas can start off being incomprehensible but with constant hard work, courage and mostly perseverance, guts and will, can create a chain of successful reaction and become a landmark achievement.

Video : Thriller by CPDRC

Posted by Timothy

In 2007, the inmates of Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC), a maximum security prison in Cebu, in the Cebu Province of the Philippines, imitated the zombie dance featured in the music video of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”

Salsa HipHop

Posted by Timothy

Trailer of Cats & Dogs : Revenge of Kitty Galore. The story is gripping and suspenseful, with dynamic and? exciting action, amazing explosions of emotions and the lots of amusing scenes. Great formula for great time.

David Huo – Cuban Salsa Master

Posted by Timothy

David specializes in wheel casino-style dancing, a type of dancing salsa dancing in a circle, rotating partners and forming shapes.

Aqua Bachata by Kaytee

Posted by Timothy

KayTee from India teaching ‘Aqua’ Bachata to participants on board Salsa Cruise Asia 2009.