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GETTING STARTED WITH SALSA DANCING

Salsa refers to a fusion of informal dance styles having roots in the Caribbean (especially Cuba and Puerto Rico), Latin and North America. Salsa is danced to Salsa music. There is a strong African influence in the music and the dance. There are some basic tips and tricks we will share with you when starting off to learn this hot fiery latin dance.

When salsa dancing, you must have the appropriate footwear. It's best for men to wear leather soles. I would avoid wearing any open shoes because that could be painful if your partners heel hits your toes. I would recommend women wear solid dance shoes for support. If they are new shoes, make sure you break them in good to avoid your feet from getting blistered. As for clothing, comfortable and light clothes are best to allow free movement. You want to make sure the clothes you wear will allow you to perform those turn patterns and shines without restricting your ability to glide across the dance floor.

Before you hit that dance floor, visit a dance studio for salsa classes. It's more important for the guy to attend these classes since the expectation is higher for him to make the girl look good on the dance floor. Sometimes you will find some night clubs offering free salsa lessons before opening up the club. You can really take advantage of this since it is free and you will more than likely find a dance partner that will be at the same level as you.

As a follow, ladies need to be quick and creative within the confines of following the guy. It's important to watch his movements and look for cues and gestures that would suggest what his next move might be. Be sure to avoid bouncing or bobbing around. Always keep your back straight, place some tension in your arms, and allow the music to move your hips to the beat.

Be careful if you have a long ponytail or straight hair. When you get that close while spinning, you can hurt your partner by whacking them with your hair or hitting them in the face.

The important thing to do is relax and have fun. Watch other, more experienced dancers as you're trying to make your first moves. After a few turns on the dance floor, it will become second nature and you'll be a salsa sensation.

One more thing to remember, if you plan on dancing salsa all night be prepared to sweat a lot. Carry a small hand towel because it is going to get hot!.

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