I call Haansa “the quintessential Salsera ” ,the reason is I don’t know any female committed so much to Salsa dancing, I have always been fascinatedby how she makes to most of the Salsa do, nothing deters her, if she is not feeling good or no matter how far she has to drive to the venue, she always manages it with a smile. So here is a short interview with her, and a small tribute this fabulous human and Salsera from Mumbai Salsa Meetup.

How and when did you get introduced to Salsa?

Hmmm…it’s the best gift I gave to myself in 2006….For a very long time I was wanting to learn SALSA,but didn’t know where..until I saw a classified in some newspaper…KIRAN SHRIYAN’ workshop n classes…..since then till today……I M THERE….

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And how were you inspired you to continue dancing? And how many more years  would you be dancing Salsa?

For me it’s a continuous learning process….I always feel I m a beginner and I have to learn more….its never ending thirst….

I would dancing as long my feet are dancing…….old n gold couple….

Who do you think one should look out for in the Mumbai Salsa scene and a brilliant dancer?

In last 4 years a lot has changed…..initially it was only zenzi,bandra….but now there are salsa nites happening every alternate day..which is great.But still a long way to go …..we need salsa enthusiast salseros…who can and would love to evolve it more….its a small but growing community…..

Every guru is great.

How long have you been dancing Salsa and which is you other favorite latin dance?

Phew!!!!!!!!!!!!

I didn’t realize how time flies…….its been close to 3 years…..n counting…..ohhh…all Latin dance are just cool…what you need is a super cool partner…..BACHATA,ZOUK……lambada…..

What difference has Salsa made to your life?

WELL…..hmmmmmmmmmm…….As I have always mentioned…Salsa makes me feel like a beautiful woman…it just completes me….…but salsa makes me forget my blues once I am on floor….its my medicine.

Tell us something about your profession?

I am an actor….doing films n television….

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2.Tom,Dick and Harry

3.Money hai toh honey hai

4.Backwaters- English film directed by Jag mundhra

Now..some more projects……

What do you think about the Salsa Parties happening in Mumbai? For eg. Zenzi , Rio , and dragonfly?

Zenzi- gets too crowded….but still it’s the oldest and crème de la crème of salsa is there…

Rio- is good again..great spot for beginners to polish themselves……

Zenzi Mills- better dance floor…..no poles in between……good crowd…Great music by Kaytee,Derek, ashwin

How many congresses in India and around the world have you attended?

Dubai salsa festival 2006 and 2007

Paris salsa festival 2007

2006,2007,2008 in Bombay organized by Kaytee

2007,2008 –salsa congress organized by Lourd Vijay

How would you rate the Salsa India Congress(by Salsa India) and the India International Salsa Congress(by lvds)?

There is no comparison…..both are good…..

What do you think about Mumbai Salsa Meetup? Do you think Iam doing a good job by reviewing dance school  and instructors ? Any suggestions on how to make the community and the Sa Sa Salsaaaa website better?

Ohhh need you ask that?You are doin a fabulous job in promoting salsa…people from all over the world comes to know where and when salsa is happening in Mumbai…….

The community has to be more enthu n dedicated and may be a bit aggressive.New people should be more into it as we were when we started….remember…