Dexter Santos

Another year has come and gone. A year filled with so much traveling, dancing, learning, and above all, teaching. A year enriched with friends and community all around the world, all in the name and love of Blues. But as much fun there is to be had in my travels, there...

After much planning, I'm excited to announce that I'll be teaching again in Australia! The last time I visited and taught was in 2013. The teaching tour starts in Perth, WA for Black Swan Blues where I'll be teaching with Australia's own talent and treasure Noni H...

It’s March and we’re already nearing the end of the 3rd quarter of 2017! Before any more time passes, I’m taking into account all the traveling, teaching, and dancing I’ve done in 2016. Here’s an overview of my year teaching and dancing Blues around the world (with jus...

I just came across this gem of a podcast on Blues music and I’m enjoying the content which I find, not only interesting and entertaining from a purely musical listening standpoint, but also educational from a historical and cultural context.  Hosted by Sleepy Boy Hawki...

I’ve been interviewed again by Stephen York of Sweet Choreography Blog, this time for my choreography to Duke Ellington’s “Black Beauty” from a performance in Toronto in November 2013. Find out how this choreography came about, the inspiration behind the dance, who Duk...

One of the great privileges I have as a dance instructor is getting to visit countries around the world spreading the joyful tradition of Blues dancing. There is a pride I feel, as well as a responsibility, in cultivating and encouraging the growth of international dan...