TOWAMENCIN – Salsa Night at North Penn High School this past Friday proved one thing to both the expert and novice dancers who attended: there’s never too much fun to be had while salsa dancing.

North Penn’s Salsa Club held its first ever Salsa Night in the gym, bringing out students who wanted to learn how to baile de salsa (‘salsa dance’ for the non-Spanish speaking folk). The purpose of the event not only was to provide a night for all North Penn students who wanted a chance to get some new moves under their belt, but also for the club to donate the money they raised to charity.

“There have been recent hurricanes in Mexico so we’re trying to raise money for that and also we’re just trying to raise awareness for our club and provide a dance where people can learn about Spanish music as well,” said Darshan Bhalodia, President of the club.

Student instructors spent short periods of time teaching the audience how to dance to various dances such as the merengue, salsa, and bachata types. When asked if the dances were difficult to learn, Bhalodia quickly acknowledged that the dance steps were for all types of salsa aficionados.

“It’s basically three steps you move in both directions and the entire thing is within a foot or so of where you are.”

Everyone who attended was on the floor most of the night and learning the new steps was a definite favorite among the crowd.

“It was definitely fun learning new dances,” commented Junior Kacie Cassar as the night came to a close.

Brad Deckel is the member in charge of Public Relations of the Salsa Club. He enjoyed the fun night but also said how broadcasting the event would’ve helped the popularity throughout the High School.

“[The club needs] to get the word out earlier and use things like interviews on the morning show to get the information to the North Penn audience. If more of the school knows about it, the more it will be like Knight Glow with a Hispanic twist where you can come and hang out with friends,” said Deckel.

The turnout was not quite what they were aiming for, but since Salsa Night is only in its opening year, the attendees in the coming years are expected to grow.

“It’s something different so I think people are a little hesitant but that’s okay. It will pick up next year and years to come,” Bhalodia said.

It was a fun night for all however; everybody enjoyed the music, culture and dancing in the first ever salsa night.