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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Question by 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 clubs and …
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Question By User waitImcoming For a salsa / bachata addict who is also living a nomadic / expat life, finding the social dance parties has been extremely important to me but also a bit challenging. Like I literally chose where to move my family to next based on distances to dance events. Well, it was …
Question by by cheesewings I’m a beginner and I would like to know what are the main rules when it comes to socials. For example, why most people don’t dance with the same partner twice in a row Why not consume any alcohol during socials? Answers User obubaley You can dance with the same partner if …
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