Line dancing and clog dancing, move over. Nashville, known mostly for country and folk dancing, is being introduced to salsa dancing, whether it wants to be or not. Since 2009, a Nashville organization has staged hundreds of flash-mob-type salsa dance parties in public locations throughout Nashville. The Colombian Party Cartel, a Latin music production […]
Month: February 2014
The Art of Movement
They jump on a building roof and run like their lives depend on it. Walls seem to be nothing but support for their incredibly crazy stunts. Gravity doesn’t play a role in their backflips. It’s like watching the Bourne movies right in front of your eyes. This is not an action movie or a criminal […]
Meet Mr. Lincoln
“Look! There he comes,” an excited and plump sixth grader at T. W. Hunter Middle School said as he outstretched his arm and pointed his finger at the tall man towering over heads of teachers. He came dressed in a suit, vest and bowtie, and of course that top hat. Everyone was “little miss” and […]
Not Your Average Joe
It’s a Sunday afternoon in downtown Nashville. Honky tonks, tourist traps and bright city lights illuminate Broadway. Music flows from the venues as easily as the whiskey. Folks stroll the hallowed street for a taste of Music City and its traditions. Nestled on Third Avenue South, the Johnny Cash museum and gift shop is open […]