Question by User just4style42 I keep getting turned down for dances and it kinda messes with my self esteem, so I’m curious if maybe I’m doing something wrong, or if my experience is typical. I’d say that I go to a lot of events that play salsa and other latin music, but the number of …
Question by User allwissende User timbera For beginners it needs to be quite straightforward. My go to song is Havana City – Los Van Van, Caramelo Con Picante – Bamboleo, Conmigo No – Berna Jam (skip the rap bit), Loco Por Tus Besos – Manolito Simonet, I also use Fragilidad a lot because it’s just …
Salsa Instructors: Which songs do you prefer to use in your salsa classes? Read More »
Question by User orualandpsyche Some songs seem to suit certain styles making it easier to dance. What type of salsa song best suits Cuban, LA and NY and cali style salsa? Or can they be danced to any salsa music? User projektako Tito Puente has previously said that NY on2 is the correct way to …
How to tell what style of salsa best suits the song? Read More »
Question By drecklia In partner work, how do I indicate and transition into a shine? Answers Users obubaley I use an open turn as a precursor to starting a shine. It’s a natural way to break apart from your partner and can lead directly into some fancy footwork 🙂 Users panis69 There are times in …
When Social Dancing how does the lead indicate the intention of doing a shine? Read More »
Question By Robotlord360 When you go to socials how do you interact with people you don’t mind taking, to but absolutely hate dancing with? Any tips? It’s not that they’re creepy or rude, but they’re followers that have been dancing for a while but still have poor technique/ fundamentals and it makes them hard to …
Question by User ilurkcute So, I have been learning on 2 for almost a year. I am getting more comfortable. So I can lead stronger, and help the slower followers to turn and move faster to stay on beat. But sometimes they appreciate it and thank me and say I’m one of the best leads, …
Question by sushiguacamole I’m a follower and I recently joined a nice small salsa community. The instructor (lead) is about the same level as me so we’re both learning new things — dancing has truly became a conversation with our bodies! Anyways, one of the things he keeps mentioning is that I take way too big …
How small should your steps be when Salsa Dancing? Read More »
Question by yungyung Anyone else have an inordinate amount of drama in their salsa communities? I’m relatively new to the scene and I’ve become really turned off by how hateful, petty, and childish everyone seems to be. I thought I’d be just enjoying dancing, instead everyone talks shit about each other out of earshot (or sometimes directly …
Question by shokrox What moves do you think a beginner should master to help them get through a whole song? Like right now a whole, single song is like climbing a mountain. Answers User the_maffer Work on your shines. Once you are comfortable dancing alone, dances become WAY more fun and natural. As long as …
Question By Progtastic I’ve been taking salsa lessons and going social dancing for about 7 months now. I’ll be taking three 2 hour private lessons this month as a lead. I want to get the most out of these lessons and so I’m wondering if anyone has any tips for what I should be focusing …
