WHO WE ARE
Innovative way to make the Latin Night at KAF not only a party, but an authentic experience with good music, dance, and great PEOPLE. The LQ way.
DJ Marlon and DJ Sanson playing Top Forty,Latin House, Bachata, Salsa, Merengue, and many more
Anxiety,depression is very real.We do not heal but we could minimize its effects by engaging in social activities.Our goal is to dance as a health therapy.Mind - body and friends gathering,making the deployment little bit more easy to walk through.
Reacting to a Traumatic Event
It’s not unusual for people who have experienced traumatic events to have flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive memories when something terrible happens — like the 9/11 terrorist attacks and those in cities around the world (Orlando and Paris, for example) or the bombings at the 2013 Boston Marathon, or active combat.
Be tolerant of your nervous system: It’s having a normal reaction. Try not to get hooked to news reports, which may seem particularly compelling. Spend time with loved ones in favorite activities or outside in nature, and avoid alcohol.
Learn more below, including how to help children.
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a serious potentially debilitating condition that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a natural disaster, serious accident, terrorist incident, sudden death of a loved one, war, violent personal assault such as rape, or other life-threatening events. Research has recently shown that PTSD among military personnel may be a physical brain injury, specifically of damaged tissue, caused by blasts during combat.
(Research Traces Link Between Combat Blasts and PTSD)
Most people who experience such events recover from them, but people with PTSD continue to be severely depressed and anxious for months or even years following the event.
Learn about PTSD symptoms.
Women are twice as likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder as men, and children can also develop it. PTSD often occurs with depression, substance abuse, or other anxiety disorders.
Relationships, Trauma, and PTSD
Trauma survivors who have PTSD may have trouble with their close family relationships or friendships. Their symptoms can cause problems with trust, closeness, communication, and problem solving, which may affect the way the survivor acts with others. In turn, the way a loved one responds to him or her affects the trauma survivor. A circular pattern may develop that could harm relationships.
Read more from the National Center for PTSD.
PTSD Facts
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7.7 million Americans age 18 and older have PTSD.
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67 percent of people exposed to mass violence have been shown to develop PTSD, a higher rate than those exposed to natural disasters or other types of traumatic events.
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People who have experienced previous traumatic events run a higher risk of developing PTSD.
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PTSD can also affect children and members of the military: Watch a video about Staff Sgt. Stacy Pearsall, a combat photographer who experienced PTSD. See how she got help.
PRIOR EVENTS
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Hispanic Heritage 2015/2016/2017/2018/2019.
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Belgium Army Farewell back up support Sept. 2014.
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Retro Party Sept 2014
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Halloween Social Oct. 2014/2015/2016/2017/2018.
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Xmas & New Year's Eve Social 2015/2016/2017/2018,2019
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St Valentine's Social 2015/2016/2017/2019
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Mardi Gras Social 2015/2016/2017.
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St. Patrick Social 2015/2016/2017/2018.
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5 de Mayo Celebration 2015
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Summer Jam Support Latin & Hip Hop May 23rd 2015
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US Independence Day July 4th 2015
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Labor Day Sept. 5th 2015
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Oct. 3rd 2015 Hispanic Heritage Month/Soldiers Who Salsa Sponsorship.
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Feb.6th/16 Romania Infantrymen 811 Farewell/Mardi Gras.
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828th US Army Farewell Feb. 27th 2016
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NATO Role III M.M.U Farewell Mar 24th/16
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T.M.H. Farewell July 23rd/16
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Romanian National Support Element Farewell Sept. 3rd/16
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Oct. 1st 2016 Hispanic Heritage. Sponsored by U.S Army PUERTO RICO MCT UNIT.
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April Spring Bash 2017
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Mothers Who Salsa May 2013/2014/2015/2016/2018/2019.
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Mista Latex Live from Afghanistan Show Dexter Nelams. US Army Veteran.July 14th 2018.
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Aug. 2018 Romanian Troops Farewell
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Oct. 13th 2018 Hispanic Heritage Observance Day & Soldiers Who Salsa Fundraising T-Shirt Giveaway.
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Oct. 27th 2018 Costume's Salsa Social Halloween Party.
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Nov. 10th. Mista Latex.Tribute to Veterans and USMC Day.
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Feb. 9th. N.S.E -Taac Romanian Farewell.
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Mar. 9th 2019 LQ Salsa Social Mardi Gras.
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Mar. 16th 2019 Get Lucky Green Party St. Patrick Salsa Social.
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May 25th. DoD Civ & 37th Bulcon BGR Farewell.
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Jun 15th 2019 Fathers Who Salsa.
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Oct. 26th 2019 Costume's Salsa Social Halloween Party.
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Feb 8th Romanian Farewell 495th/FP
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Feb. 15th 2020 Valentine's Celebration
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Serena Cuevas & Soldiers Who Salsa World Salsa Summit 2018 Current Champion
Serena Cuevas was chosen to appear alongside sport star Serena Williams in the new national campaign for G2, Gatorade's low cal sports drink. The G2 Everyday Athlete Search selected Cuevas among five semi-finalists, all named Serena, based on their personal stories of the role sports and exercise have played in overcoming challenges and adversities.
Starting in New York City, Serena has been dancing Ballroom & Latin club dances for 16 years. In 2008 she created Deseo Dance, an innovative Styling company representing the United States worldwide!
Over the years, Serena has competed in some of the most prestigious competitions including ESPN World Salsa Championships, World Latin Dance Cup, & World Mayan Bachata Competition. She has performed and taught in over 40 cities around the world and continues to work with those interested in growing Latin Styling in their communities.
Today Serena is based in San Diego, California and directs Deseo Dance; Deseo is an Exclusive Ladies Styling company whose mission is to create a learning environment where everyone grows to dance with confidence, ease, and passion to the level of their Desire! With Jennifer Ables the C.E.O of Soldiers Who Salsa she has been an active supporter as her background as a Service Veteran Member as well.