Rauw Alejandro Salsa Dances with 1st Graders

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Global superstar Rauw Alejandro brings the rhythm to PS 96 in Harlem, teaching students the history, sounds, and moves of salsa. From learning about its Afro-Caribbean roots to mastering the beat, Rauw shows the class how music connects generations and cultures. Subscribe for more celebrity surprises in real classrooms → YouTube.com/CelebritySubstitute With Rauw’s guidance, the students put their new moves to the test in a special performance to his hit song “Mirando al Cielo.” Hosted by Julian Shapiro-Barnum (Recess Therapy), Celebrity Substitute sees some of the world’s most recognizable celebrities step in to teach unsuspecting students. The series is executive produced by EGOT winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul via their Ampersand production banner. ▶️ Watch Next: → ROLE MODEL Rewrites “Sally…” With a Classroom Full of Kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FV9TOln40Dw&t=22s → Billie Eilish and FINNEAS Write a Hit Song with Kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_al8KYNjCWQ → LISA Forms a New Girl Group: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMF-j5e_Pic Follow us for more behind-the-scenes fun: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/celebritysubstitute/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@celebritysubstitute Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/celebritysubstitute Hit songs by Rauw Alejandro include “Todo de Ti,” “Desesperados,” “Point de Break,” and “Mirando al Cielo.” The Puerto Rican artist has become one of Latin music’s most electrifying performers, blending reggaeton, R&B, and dance in a sound that’s all his own. #RauwAlejandro #JulianShapiroBarnum #CelebritySubstitute #CelebrityInterview #RauwAlejandroMusic #MirandoAlCielo #SalsaDance #MusicEducation #LatinMusic #Harlem