Question by User californiastateuniv I’ve been told different advice for doing x-body leads. Consistently, I’ve been told that the right arm is always the one that pulls a little, especially in an open position + x-body lead with a turn. It’s also true when doing x-body leads on closed positions, the hand on the shoulder …
Question By User elnelsonperez Do any of you guys feel like you do too many turns but not enough shines? I feel like sometimes in my social dances I just go about doing any combination that comes to mind and forget about doing any cool shines. I think part of the problem is that I …
Question Are there any tips for a beginner just learning the basic steps of on2? I have the step progression down but it still doesn’t look natural. Any advice on body movement/positioning or tips for ways to practice would be greatly appreciated! UsefulReplacement My recommendation is to do classes in person for at least a …
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Question Any advice on how to go to socials by yourself where you know zero people? Anything would help! Thanks in advance Answers User vonRecklinghausen I travel a lot and I always find a social in a new city so I’ve some experience going to socials solo. I’m a follow btw and I’m very paranoid …
1) You need a place to practice. Ideally … 1a) The place is private, where you won’t be disturbed by anyone while practicing. Clubs and parties are not suitable for off-class sessions. 1b) You will have 20 sq. meters (215 sq. feet) of unobstructed dancing surface. 1c) The place has a mirror. If you don’t …
Answers User TijoWasik Don’t ask her during a social or a class or anywhere near the dance studio. Your dancing relationship is different to any other relationship that may develop, and it may just be that you have dancing chemistry together – if that’s the case and you ask her in the context of the …
Answers User saratherunningsmile Burju is a fantastic dance shoe company that makes shoes in 12 US, but I would recommend doing their foot measurement process (they have a video on their website!) A little $$ but very worth it. Their brand ambassadors for heels are different genders, so I think this could work! User thebladeofink …
Question by User indigooo113 Hello! I am interested in learning Latin dancing both bachata and salsa (bc I play percussion in both) but I am a very dominant female and I do also date females. From maybe experience of female dancers, would it be better to learn to first lead or follow? Answers User dhit …
Question by User messi_818 I dance salsa and bachata casually, I just got an interesting exchange from a follow. “Well you don’t ever want to touch the lady in any parts except for her hands”. But there are many intricate movements and I’ve learned that you should always be touching to connect unless you want …
Question by rolled_up_rug Im 23 years old, and I recently started taking dance lessons in all sorts of styles in latin dance but my main dances are salsa and bachata, particularly salsa. I have never danced before in any capacity, and I am so insecure, embarrassed and ashamed of how I look and dance that it …
I feel Intimidated and Embarrassed when I go out Social Dancing. Read More »
