Finding Rhythm: An International Dance Journey
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- Author：Aliénor Salmon
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Summary
One woman embarked on a dance journey around the world， finding out how each dance tells a story of its country and learning how beautiful life can be when you take the lead。
If you could do anything you wanted， what would it be？ Aliénor Salmon was working as a happiness researcher in Bangkok when a friend asked her the question that turned life as she knew it on its heels。 A novice dancer but experienced social researcher， the Franco-British Aliénor headed west from Bangkok to dance her way through Latin America。 As she learns eighteen dances， each native to the countries she visits， she engages with esoteric customs， traditions， and cultures。 Through conversations and arduous studio hours， she learns that every step， pivot， and shake thrums with an undeniable spirit of place。 And that in a world where we are over-connected but increasingly disconnected from one another， dance offers an authentically human experience。 One that allows her to develop tolerance， kindness， truth， and love by holding the hands of a stranger and gazing into their eyes for the time of a song。
With her fearless and candid approach， Aliénor will inspire you to take the reins of your own life—and have some fun along the way。 In this dance-travelogue， you’ll learn the history and steps of dances like salsa， samba， and tango， enjoy a resplendent meditation on happiness and wanderlust， and receive a life-affirming answer to the question: How do I take the first step？
If you could do anything you wanted， what would it be？ Aliénor Salmon was working as a happiness researcher in Bangkok when a friend asked her the question that turned life as she knew it on its heels。 A novice dancer but experienced social researcher， the Franco-British Aliénor headed west from Bangkok to dance her way through Latin America。 As she learns eighteen dances， each native to the countries she visits， she engages with esoteric customs， traditions， and cultures。 Through conversations and arduous studio hours， she learns that every step， pivot， and shake thrums with an undeniable spirit of place。 And that in a world where we are over-connected but increasingly disconnected from one another， dance offers an authentically human experience。 One that allows her to develop tolerance， kindness， truth， and love by holding the hands of a stranger and gazing into their eyes for the time of a song。
With her fearless and candid approach， Aliénor will inspire you to take the reins of your own life—and have some fun along the way。 In this dance-travelogue， you’ll learn the history and steps of dances like salsa， samba， and tango， enjoy a resplendent meditation on happiness and wanderlust， and receive a life-affirming answer to the question: How do I take the first step？
Reviews
Filippo Erizzo
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Inspiring and very well written book。 It made me realise how much dance means for the body， the mind， culture and the soul。 Reading it has been a way of travelling in spite of the restrictions。 Definitely recommended！
Fleur
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Inspiring and engaging， this book showed me how dance and movement can be a powerful medium to connect to ourselves， others， and the world around us。 Especially in these challenging times， this is an uplifting read。 Aliénor's story is a wonderful exploration into different dances， cultures， human connection and perseverance。 She drew me into her journey brilliantly。 Will happily be re-reading！ Inspiring and engaging， this book showed me how dance and movement can be a powerful medium to connect to ourselves， others， and the world around us。 Especially in these challenging times， this is an uplifting read。 Aliénor's story is a wonderful exploration into different dances， cultures， human connection and perseverance。 She drew me into her journey brilliantly。 Will happily be re-reading！ 。。。more
James Silk
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Totally love this book。 I immediately was drawn into the main character's struggle， the loss of close relations。 Even if dancing isn't your cup of tee， you will enjoy this book， because it's about following your passion and connecting to people， connecting to life。 Totally love this book。 I immediately was drawn into the main character's struggle， the loss of close relations。 Even if dancing isn't your cup of tee， you will enjoy this book， because it's about following your passion and connecting to people， connecting to life。 。。。more
Lau
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I absolutely loved this book！ The author takes the reader on a journey in so many different countries - and it truly feels like we are there with her， experiencing the vibe， the music， the colours。I liked the fact that I’ve learned many things about the history and cultural heritage of the countries she’s visited as well。 I think anyone can relate to this story as it reminds each person that we should never give up on our dreams because they seem too crazy！ Aliénor shows us that letting go of ou I absolutely loved this book！ The author takes the reader on a journey in so many different countries - and it truly feels like we are there with her， experiencing the vibe， the music， the colours。I liked the fact that I’ve learned many things about the history and cultural heritage of the countries she’s visited as well。 I think anyone can relate to this story as it reminds each person that we should never give up on our dreams because they seem too crazy！ Aliénor shows us that letting go of our fears can be key to happiness and wellbeing。 Highly recommended！ 。。。more
Emily
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Such an inspiring book！ I think many can relate to feeling of wanting to do things that make us happy - but not being able to because of many reasons including that one might be scared to break out of the mold of society expectations。 I think many can relate to Alienor’s story - she makes us feel empowered to not be afraid of doing something we enjoy even if we are not an expert。 Alienor shows us that the benefits of doing something you love brings are countless， and something you will never reg Such an inspiring book！ I think many can relate to feeling of wanting to do things that make us happy - but not being able to because of many reasons including that one might be scared to break out of the mold of society expectations。 I think many can relate to Alienor’s story - she makes us feel empowered to not be afraid of doing something we enjoy even if we are not an expert。 Alienor shows us that the benefits of doing something you love brings are countless， and something you will never regret。 Highly recommend this book to everyone！ 。。。more
Cha
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What a refreshing book！ Even if I am not a dancer， this initiatic journey through both America's dances， moved me， made me think about my own life choices and dreams and ultimately laugh a lot。 Aliénor"s vulnerability and honesty made the story feel incredibly vibrant and authentic。 If you get only one book this year， get this one。 It will make you travel， feel， think， laugh and cry！ Have a good read！ What a refreshing book！ Even if I am not a dancer， this initiatic journey through both America's dances， moved me， made me think about my own life choices and dreams and ultimately laugh a lot。 Aliénor"s vulnerability and honesty made the story feel incredibly vibrant and authentic。 If you get only one book this year， get this one。 It will make you travel， feel， think， laugh and cry！ Have a good read！ 。。。more
Laura Puttkamer
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I'm a couple of chapters in and already completely in love with this book。 It's beautifully and lovingly written， transporting you around the world and inspiring you to dance as well as live your dreams。 Highly recommended！ 💃 I'm a couple of chapters in and already completely in love with this book。 It's beautifully and lovingly written， transporting you around the world and inspiring you to dance as well as live your dreams。 Highly recommended！ 💃 。。。more
Ines
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You are completely enchanted in this rhythmic journey。 I love the writing style， for me as a student this book is a real therapy and a real invitation to open up to the world and especially to oneself！ It really makes you want to dare to take the first step！
Maria Sirotkina
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