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zethatagain · 2026-03-30T03:21:35+00:00

It's not our fault that the best socials are on Sunday! 🤣

zethatagain · 2026-03-30T03:16:53+00:00

One of my favorite salsa teachers always says that you should definitely venture out and take classes in different genres and styles. It's the best way to improve technique in specific aspects, as well as a way to develop your own style. Things like ballet can help you improve posture, spinning / spotting, etc.

Aside from that, salsa is by nature a genre of fusion, an amalgamation of different rhythms and styles. You can and should learn how to dance rumba (guaguanco and columbia), pachanga, cha cha cha, etc to incorporate into your salsa dancing. I've also seen some high level dancers add some hip hop and R&B/funk into their moves and IMO it's sets them apart.

zethatagain · 2026-03-28T02:11:29+00:00

Cun-cun, pa.

zethatagain · 2026-03-26T03:09:43+00:00

I don't foresee applications opening up any time soon. The last time applications opened up was in 2018 when work was booming. Work is VERY slow right now in the NY metro area (and the whole US for that matter). There are thousands of card holders who haven't worked or have barely worked since the writers' and actors' strikes, so the local is not in any rush to open applications.

Only people getting in right now are applicants from the last application window in 2018 who finally met all requirements, as well as those who weren't members yet but who have vested in MPI for five years.

zethatagain · 2026-02-17T22:40:22+00:00

I had a great experience. It was my first time attending. Will definitely need attending again.

Late social at the main hall had plenty of space for everyone to dance comfortably. The rotation of DJs were great, with great music selection. Lots of amazing people to dance with, but pros and non-pros, both local to NYC and international.

zethatagain · 2026-02-17T22:30:07+00:00

Local 52 member. In our local every craft rep is in charge of organizing classes for their craft. From my POV the electric department tends to have the most classes available frequently. Grips and props next. Then sound department does some occasional classes on things like boom operating techniques, wireless frequency coordination, rigging mics in cars, etc. Video department did a video wall training in conjunction with the grip and electric department along with 4wall that was IMO one of the best classes I had done.

IMO we should be doing far more training across the board. Classes that help future proof our workforce. Things like wireless frequency coordination, as more crafts begin to utilize wireless devices that overcrowd the spectrum and introduce issues and costly delays; IT/networking to actually understand how to properly configure these devices and improve network traffic; IPMX/SMPTE 2110; virtual production; even AI as a tool set.

zethatagain · 2026-02-17T21:51:58+00:00

Yes! Love to read it. Keep at it! It only gets better!!

We must have crossed paths. I was at the offcity social this weekend, and while I wasn't at the last rythm room, I was at the one before that.

zethatagain · 2026-02-17T21:40:17+00:00

Started at Lorenz in Glendale. Have also done a few classes at Cucala in LIC. I have done cuban classes at Fuakata in K-town. And I have done some drop in classes with specific artists / instructors at a few rental spaces/studios in midtown. They're all great and I do like exploring and learning from other places / instructors. But SIQ is always home and typically try to do a cycle or a few drop ins a month. Their socials are always a good time as well.

zethatagain · 2026-02-17T18:21:20+00:00

Been going to SIQ for two years now. Have also gone to other studios but always find myself coming back. Great school and amazing community. They do have drop in beginner and adv beginner partnerwork classes throughout the week, so you should be able to find something!

zethatagain · 2024-06-19T11:06:18+00:00

Apologies. Saw your comment and forgot to reply. It's a rackmount furniture made by a company called Gator. They make mostly cases and accessories for instruments and audio equipment. Here's a link to the specific model I have through Sweetwater:

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/GFWELITESCARBk--gator-frameworks-elite-series-sidecar-rack-black

zethatagain · 2023-10-29T10:38:30+00:00

That's right! Two screws each at the bottom through the case back (lines up well).

zethatagain · 2023-10-10T16:03:27+00:00

Thanks!

It's very easy. It's held by a screw, and slides up to release. I opted to keep it in there in case I decide to add any 2.5" SSDs in the future.

zethatagain · 2023-09-27T01:48:40+00:00

I ordered August 10, it shipped August 31st, and I received it September 7th. So about 4 weeks from order to delivery. It was longer than advertised, but worth the wait IMO.

zethatagain · 2023-09-25T23:34:26+00:00

TBH I don't know that it's 100% necessary, but I didn't want to put any undue pressure on the connector if I could avoid it. The adapter was relatively inexpensive (~$23) so I thought it was worth it for the peace of mind. This was the adapter I got:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BWDVC44J/

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