Danza-Boxeo - Cuban Salsa Inspired by Boxing Fundamentals

Clip of the New Boogalu Productions DVD “Danza-Boxeo“. “The best boxers in the World have the best rhythm and footwork - just like the best dancers. Now out of Cuba, a new style of salsa-casino has emerged that is totally unique. It blends salsa and boxing in a raw, explosive, and refined way. Dancing inspired by boxing may seem an odd combination, but not so in Cuba where boxing is huge and dancing the national pastime. Young Cuban boxers are trained to be high powered dancers because the most effective winning strategy in boxing is mastering dance moves and body rhythm to avoid being punched by your opponent. Geodanis Medina is a gifted Cuban boxer who after years of thought, experimentation, and hard work, has integrated his two great passions, boxing and salsa. Drawing from his extensive training in boxing, he has developed a unique system of dance that has it’s own philosophy, technique, style, and beauty. Medina’