Multicultural Greek Council hosts "A Night in Havana"

Diana Nolacea, Contributing Writer, dnolacea@smu.edu SMU students can enjoy "A Night in Havana" without going to Cuba. The Multicultural Greek Council will host an evening of live music and dancing by a local salsa band on Thursday, Oct. 9. The Hughes-Trigg Varsity will open the doors at 6 p.m., and the event will start with free salsa lessons. Graduate student Fernando Ortiz will help unfamiliar students by teaching the basic steps of this Latin American rhythm. Ortiz described salsa dancing as an opportunity to get rid of inhibitions and get in the zone. He also described salsa dancing as a chance for the guy to show off the girl with different dance moves and spins. Ortiz mentioned that perhaps the girl does most of the work, but salsa dancing is equally fun for both partners on the dance floor. Kee Lee, president of MGC,... [read full story]