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Final Reflection

How has your viewpoint/perspective changed from before the course to now about Salsa? My perspective of Salsa has changed drastically over the course of the class. When I signed up for the class all I knew about Salsa was that it was a type of dance with Latin origins. Through the class, I learned about the history, techniques, struggles, and essence of Salsa. I see now that it has had a tremendous impact on the world through community building, representation, voice, and energy. What are your 3 key takeaways from learning about Salsa? My main takeaways from this course are: 1. Even something as simple as music and dance can have a large impact on a population and society. 2. Music, particularly Salsa, is alive, everchanging, and special. 3. Salsa is a community experience that anyone can and should participate in if given the opportunity. What does it mean to live life with a "salsa" mindset/frame/lens, and what does this "salsa" mindset offer us? For me, a salsa m...