Salsa in Huntsville, AL with Salseroblanko

GENERAL DANCING TIPS AND HYGENE

1. Now that you've got the basic step down and know the rhythm of the music,
it's time to give Salsa dance a try. If there isn't a club near you that plays Salsa
music, you can always find a dance studio that offers lessons or throw a Salsa
party all your own.

2. Salsa is a spot dance—meaning that you don't travel across the floor. You and
your partner stay in one spot. Good thing, too. Salsa dance floors can get
crowded.

3. The hip movement you see Salsa dancers doing is sometimes called "Cuban
motion." If you do your footwork correctly, your hips will follow naturally. You
don't need to force it.

4. Leaders (and followers) should not pump their arms up and down while
dancing. Follow your proper tension techniques. Pumping the arms up and down
(or in circles) creates confusion to the follower.

5. Step on the ball of your foot first, then the heel.

6. The faster the music, the smaller your steps should be.

7. Don't grip your partner too tightly, and never press your thumb against your
partner's hand.

8. Look at your partner's face or where you're traveling to in a turn. Never, ever
look down. You must take care of your dance partner.

9. Some Salsa clubs or studios offer free, introductory lessons. Look at your
local dance studio and club listings for more information.

10. Bring an extra shirt with you. Once your shirt is dreched with sweat it is time
to change. Women do not like dancing with a man that is just drenched with
sweat.

11. SAY NO TO B.O. (body odor). Please be kind and take a good shower
and wear some cologne. It is very pleasant to dance with a person that smells
good.

12. Have some breathe mints handy just in case. You just never know when your
breathe will turn sour.