Learning Salsa
We hope you will enjoy learning to dance with us. To help you we’ve put together the following information:
Footwear
Wear shoes that won't hinder your movement if possible:
Avoid very high or narrow heels (which make balance harder and could hurt your partner if you tread on their toe!)
Avoid flip-flops as these tend to fall off as you move.
Trainers are a little difficult to move in, as they grip the ground - so wear ordinary shoes instead if you can.
Boots - especialy ankle boots, are fine.
If you find yourself dancing regularly, do consider buying some dance shoes - as you progress to higher levels (and start spinning) they become much more important - especialy for women. Ask us for details of suppliers of dance shoes.
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Salsa Music
There is a world of salsa music to listen to, bands to see and salsa clubs to dance in out there. It is our pleasure to help to introduce you to this new culture. If you want a list of suggested albums to buy to dance to, please do contact us.
Salsa as Exercise
Salsa dancing not only feels good, but it also improves your physical strength, endurance, flexibility and coordination. You can get a real high from dancing, and in the stressful world we live in this natural high is a GOOD THING. Salsa also provides good aerobic exercise with less strain on the joints than higher impact activities - e.g. jogging or aerobics. You exercise aerobically when you feel a mild level of exertion - i.e. feel warm, start sweating, feel your heart and pulse rates up - but not such that you can't carry on a conversation. Most averagely fit people achieve this when dancing salsa. Aerobic exercise should be indulged in for at least 20 minutes, 2-3 times a week.
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