How Do You Get Started Learning Salsa Dance Steps?
“Salsa” may just mean “sauce” in Spanish, but, on the dance floor, it means a fiery, spicy rhythmic ride that some newcomers may find too hot to handle. There are ways to cool off your anxiety and make sure that when you do join in this fusion of Cuban, Puerto Rican and African rhythms, you stay on the beat and keep the dance alive. Before you read the following basic tips and tricks, remember the advice of many salsa teachers – if you can walk, you can salsa! When it comes to shoes, there are some definite do’s and don’t’s. Men, leather soles are best and open shoes are going to get you in trouble – especially when your partner’s heel comes crashing down on your big toe. Women, solid dance shoes will give you the support you need – just make sure they’re broken in, or you’ll end up blistered before the night is half over. With your clothing, natural fabrics are best, as they help your skin breathe. The key is not to wear anything that restricts your movement too greatly. Your best bet
