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Spanish club teaches salsa . by Justin Oeffenbacher

Upbeat music blares from a stereo at the front of the room. club decided to use Salsa to display other aspects of culture.
Students spin and twist as they step with the music. At the front of "We found dance is a fun way to incorporate culture rather than
the room, a lone student stands instructing others on the dance. The sitting and watching a Po werPoint." Prisanth said.
second semester Spanish club taught salsa lessons to students, offer- In addition to the cultural benefits, some students plan to use Salsa
ing a wide range of opportunities and teaching new skills . in multiple ways.
'Spanish club is an introduction into Spanish culture, sa same [club "Salsa seems like a fun experience that is also international. I want
members] thought dancing would be a greot way to experience to go to Spain and I love dancing, so it all works in together, with
that and its also fun ." senior salsa teacher Lorena Trejo said dancing being such a big part of Spanish culture." junior Michaela
Salsa is a traditional Spanish dance that was chosen by the club in Dirks said
order to prepare for the language festival this spring. For other students Salsa is used to connect to their culture, learning
'Salsa allows students to further their Spanish studies and to make the dance that are part of their family's background
a connection to the culture," Trejo said 'It gives me a chance to connect to a culture and keep it alive in
Instead of creating another Power Point or poster boord. Spanish the communit y,' Trejo said

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