Growing up in rural Iowa, I knew a few Mexican immigrants. Another small town near mine had a meat packing plant that brought many Latinos to the area. Sometimes when driving, I would hear a stereo blasting accordion music or something similarly foreign to my Midwest ears. I never saw people dancing in the street when this happened, but it was obvious these energy-filled tunes were meant for that purpose. However, little could I have imagined just how much dancing could take place with these songs, and how inept it would make me feel when I couldn’t join in. …..click here to read more
Colombian Dancing Makes Me Feel Like I’m Disabled
Posted by Chance Dorland on Tuesday, March 13th 2012
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About PodCasting Colombia
Peace Corps Volunteer Chance Dorland uses his radio journalism background for a more up-to-date spin on blogging through videos, photos and podcasts. A 2009 graduate of Emerson College, Chance resides on the Caribbean Coast of Colombia where he spends his time teaching English, assisting students with their radio club “English Time Radio,” and playing drums for a jazz band. His updates can be followed on Twitter, YouTube, iTunes and his website, ChanceDorland.com. — This blog does not reflect any position of the U.S. government or Peace Corps.
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