Victoria Lange, whose father is from Peru, now teaches Cuban-style salsa workshops in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, after learning the dance herself. These workshops, inspired by her boyfriend Angel Rodriguez (from Cuba), are helping members of the Latino community and others on the Island connect with their heritage, build community, and feel a deeper sense of belonging.
More than just a dance, salsa helps Latino community feel at home on P.E.I.
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Victoria Lange, whose father is from Peru, now teaches Cuban-style salsa workshops in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, after learning the dance herself. These workshops, inspired by her boyfriend Angel Rodriguez (from Cuba), are helping members of the Latino community and others on the Island connect with their heritage, build community, and feel a deeper sense of belonging.
- 1 2017: Angel Rodriguez moved from Cuba to P.E.I.
- 2 2018: Victoria Lange's family moved from Germany to P.E.I.; Lange took her first salsa lessons at DownStreet Dance.
- 3 Last year: Rodriguez started dancing salsa again.
- 4 2024: Johann Lidioma came to P.E.I. to study at UPEI.
- 5 Today: Lange teaches salsa workshops.
- Enhanced cultural connection for Latino immigrants
- Growth of a supportive community on P.E.I.
- Increased cultural diversity and understanding on the Island
What: Salsa dancing workshops are helping the Latino community and others on Prince Edward Island connect with their heritage and build a sense of community.
When: For years (Victoria Lange's focus on skating); 2018 (Lange's family moved to P.E.I.); 2017 (Angel Rodriguez moved to P.E.I.); last year (Rodriguez started dancing salsa again); 2024 (Johann Lidioma came to P.E.I.).
Where: Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, DownStreet Dance, Peru, Cuba, Ecuador, Chile, Mexico, Germany.
Why: To help Latino immigrants reclaim their identity, foster community, and provide a cultural connection in a new place, and for non-Latino people to learn about a different culture.
How: Through Cuban-style salsa workshops taught by Victoria Lange at DownStreet Dance, inspired by her boyfriend Angel Rodriguez, and through local Latino parties and dance socials.