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 »
Question by User triplenoped Hi, as the title says I want to learn a few moves I could do when the follower gets dizzy from turn patterns, which are also easy to lead and follow. So far, the only things I know that don’t involve turning are the basic and the CBL. It has to …
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Question by User _preheated I know that 3 months is probably still now enough to fully enjoy dancing (or is it?) but after my last social dancing night a started to feel things that are worrying me so i guess i’ll ask about it here. I was scared to death when i had to dance …
Question By User musiclovermina Been struggling to find ways to dance outside the classroom for years, and these opportunities are finally opening up to me after moving to a better area. Thing is, I just got into my first real relationship and he’s not a dancer. Is it okay to continue to partner dance in …
Is it acceptable to go to dance clubs if you’re not single? Read More »
Question by User pavizla I want to communicate well to the follower. I’ve only done a few social dancing, but I’ve spotted followers starting with 1 hand/arm hold and her other arm is styling or flailing around. Other followers are moving side to side, or seem to want to break pattern. I’m not whining or …
Question By User snackingontears A couple questions about your personal experience: Why did you join a performance team? What did you get out of it? Did it help build your technique / form? I’ve been dancing since May, taking classes consistently, and going to socials 2-4 times a week. What I’d really like right now …
Question by User californiastateuni Generally, there is the New York-style which I believe is the mainstream in the states, as well as the West coast. This is where we start at 1 and break on 5 and 8 (I believe). But then I’ve been told that there is also the pure Cuban style (where you …
How many types of “Salsa” hybrids or forms are there? Read More »
Question by User californiastateuni It’s a little difficult to practice salsa without a consistent partner. I notice the great ones have synchronicity to a tee. They must have been doing it for months-years. If we want to get to that kind of level, do we need an ultra dedicated partner? If so, how did you …
How to find Dance partners? Do you only just get better with committed followers/leads? Read More »
