Hispanic Cultural Anthropology

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When looking to research where I wanted to visit to expand my knowledge of the Hispanic culture I had a difficult time. There was no time for me to really get to a museum and I tried to do various research around my community. The answer was in the palm of my foot! Literally, I looked down and I was wearing my salsa shoes. I have been a dedicated student to a salsa school right here in the Bronx called, Lorenz Latin Dance School and I knew this was the perfect place for me to start my research. The dance school I attend is overflowing in abundance of so many different cultures within the Hispanic community. In order to learn more about the different cultures I had to join in on another class. I take salsa classes there, hOW‹3\/‹3F I decided

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