Tonight is my first lesson ever and I want to learn fast to impress a female friend of mine. I mean - "really impress" Any tips would be greatly apprecaited
2006-10-17 19:55:47 · 6 answers · asked by siacono 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
Congratulations, first of all, on your decision.
What you want to remember when the class is over: how does the basic step correspond with the count of music.
How to stay with music if music seems too fast: make smaller steps.
This will probably be explained in your class, but this is something that can be put in words, so here it goes:
Learn the distinction between a step, a rock step and a tap: When you are doing a step forward, you transfer your weight from one foot to the other with the intention to make the next step in the same direction. When you are doing a rock step, you transfer your weight from one foot to the other and you return back to the same foot. In a tap, your weight remains supported on one foot, you only touch the floor with the other foot. Pay attention when the teacher is doing what type of step.
Never pull on your partners arms. Lead and connection will be explained. You will eventually learn to lead with your center.
What looks most impressive - believe it or not - is the person who enjoys his own dancing.
2006-10-17 20:37:09 · answer #1 · answered by Snowflake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two basic movements to the Salsa dance steps - the Forward Basic Movement and the Back Basic Movement.
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2006-10-17 20:17:55 · answer #2 · answered by ♥Dimiz♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find an instructor you are comfortable with and a place you can learn freely.
But honestly, have FUN. Don't feel pressured to learn in a rush. Do it for yourself, your personal satisfaction. And trust me, you'll then see how much easier and faster you will learn.
2006-10-17 20:35:37 · answer #3 · answered by PithPulchritude 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch the instructor and parctice, beyond that it depends how fast you catch on to this stuff. Dance is not something you can desribe in words, you have to do it.
2006-10-17 20:08:55 · answer #4 · answered by vampire_kitti 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well try to go the best you know and spend extra hours in pushing to the limit where you cant move anymore
2006-10-18 03:47:33 · answer #5 · answered by keykey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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3. Want to add a little more spice to your dance style? Analyze what you like about a dancer's particular style and see if you can start emulating some of their movements in front of the mirror at home. Need more help? Take a styling class, a private with an instructor whose style you enjoy watching, and/or purchase a styling videotape.
4. You're lousy at dancing on time to the music? Take a music workshop class, a private with an instructor OR ask your friends to help you "listen" to the music.
5. Take a class in a dancestyle you know nothing about, such as Afro-Cuban, hip hop, jazz...
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7. Find someone who loves to dance as much as you do and become practice partners to learn new moves...
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9. Bored of just social dancing in the clubs? Why not take your dancing to the next level by trying out for a dance group or participating in a dance contest?
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2006-10-18 00:43:14 · answer #6 · answered by Destiny Jay 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋