User johnny_h4wk This is extremely normal no matter how long you have been dancing for. I would guess a very small percentage actually remembers the moves and uses them all the time. The only way to get them into your body is repetition and practice 😊 which is where social dance events can come in …
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Question by User hobbiez1 I’m interested in learning Salsa as a very casual hobby and would like to get to the point where I can go out to socials and do a basic dance without disappointing most of the follows. But I have 2 big concerns: 1) In the very limited time I’ve been dancing (not …
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Question by User kc_joeyy I’m asking for the case when you’re social dancing with someone for the first time. I feel that looking into their eyes all the time can become really awkward or come across as creepy, but I don’t want to keep looking away either and come off as disinterested. What trade-off works …
Question by User TheHiggsBroson I have two pairs of dance shoes. One has suede bottoms, the other (Gfranco Indoor/Outdoor Shoes) has a special non-suede/non-leather dance sole which has far less friction than rubber. It has similar feel to suede shoes, but slightly less slippery I would say. I often feel like these shoes are TOO …
Question by User Lost_concentration Looking for everyone’s recommendations for 2-2.5” heels that fit well for people with wide feet! I’m currently dancing in a pair of Freed of London heels that are absolutely lovely shoes, but after a year of dancing in them they’re still a bit too tight and I can’t wear them for …
Question by FunBand0 During class, no one minds me getting into the circle as a lead, but during socials, when I ask another girl to dance, I get funny looks and rejections most of the time. I specify that I would like to lead but they seem to either find it creepy or just avoid me. …
Questions by User WorkingLoad0 1) Do you think I would be able to dance with some random person who doesn’t know salsa at a club? Because the ladies seem enthralled by someone who can pull it off but how would they be able to dance with me? 2) Would any once-a-week local salsa classes be …
Question By User West_av I’m a (24m) looking for a follow in the SD area (after it becomes safe to do so). I have about 1-2 months experience dancing Bachata from doing classes but have yet to go out to any socials. I try to practice as much as I can and watch videos but …
Question by User pavizla Is it commercial and entertainment? But what about congresses (salsa, tango etc.) and dance studios? Does the latter fall into education? Dance venues? I’m trying to write a piece for my local newspaper and I’m having a hard time categorizing social dance… Answers User mattsl Socials are definitely pretty much the …
Answers User Jagg857 Of course!! And don’t overlook your feet & ankles! Warming up is VERY important. In social, you can warm up with a slow song and/or a Bachata. User Arshia42 As someone paying the price right now for not stretching/warming up and not using appropriate footwear- absolutely yes. warm-ups loosen the joints and …
