The Ithacan

Salsa Night brings Latino culture to Ithaca

By Antonio Ferme, Staff Writer • October 3, 2019

Every Wednesday night at AGAVA, it is normal for vibrant music and energetic dancers to fill every corner of the restaurant. People pair up with one another and move to the rhythm of Latin music, as the...

Slideshow: Local restaurants provide a ‘Taste of Ithaca’

By Rachel Orlow, Staff Photographer • October 10, 2012

Popular restaurants from all over Ithaca brought their favorite dishes for students to sample.

Dance club swings into action

By Chloe Wilson, Contributing Writer • October 12, 2011

In one corner of the Fitness Center at Ithaca College, a girl is lifted high into the air. In another, a student falls, caught only inches from the floor. In the center of the room, a boy scuttles across the floor, supported by a partner.

Speaker salsa dances to teach leadership skills

By Kelsey Fowler, Accent Editor • September 21, 2011

Motivational speaker Stan Pearson doesn’t just use a microphone to get a crowd on its feet. He gets them grooving to a beat using salsa dancing in his presentations. Pearson uses comedy, his real-life experiences and interactive activities to talk about how to revamp any student’s skills as a leader.