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Subject: UKA or not????
From: Dave G
Date: Wednesday 12th February 2003, 5:11 pm

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Just going from personal experience the UKA, as far as I'm aware, are the only body currently offering a qualification in Salsa in the UK.
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I understand that the ISTD offers qualifications in both Salsa and Mambo, as part of their "alternative rhythms" syllabus.

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Having attending many of the UKA salsa competitions in the past - I have come to the conclusion that little credibility is now given to this 'body' by many of the uk's and international 'well known' and respected teachers
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The setting of the last UKA Salsa competition at a ballroom dancing competition seems to suggest that they wish to align themselves with the ballroom world, rather than the club world.

You also see very few of the best-known UK teachers aligning themselves with the UKA. Similarly, I have seen a couple of bad Salsa dancers who are qualified UKA Salsa teachers!!

As such, it looks to me like the UKA are moving away from the club scene and the established teachers there, towards the ballroom scene (which would seem to be their more natural home and far more lucrative).

dG

   
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