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Salsa blog
Welcome to the Watapana salsa blog. Read about dance styles, music and tips to dance with more fun and confidence.
We also offer Bachata classes!
Bachata dance classes in Arnhem: Come and dance with us!
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What is the difference between Salsa On1 and Salsa On2
Salsa On1, Salsa On2, Salsa LA, Salsa NY: what are all these styles actually?
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Dance tip #6 - Stretch daily
🎯 Drills: Stretch daily. Do this, for example, after dancing or exercising, when your body is warmed up. 🚀 Skills: More beautiful movements while dancing!
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All classes are FULL
That is good news for us, but less good news for all the people who would still love to dance at our dance school. For the past 2 weeks we have had trial classes.
Read moreDance tip #5 - Laugh a lot with your dance partner
🎯 Drills: Enjoy dancing with your dance partner by laughing, instead of correcting your dance partner. ?
Read moreDance tip #4 - Spot when turning
🎯 Drills: Keep your focus on 1 spot for as long as possible when turning 🚀 Skills: Reduces dizziness when turning and improves your speed when turning!
Read moreDance tip #3 - Keep your knees slightly bent
🎯 Drills: Avoid keeping your legs completely straight when you dance ?
Read moreDance tip #2 - Dance on the balls of your feet
Drills: Ankles together and turn your feet out (V-shape), push yourself up and down, practise daily Skills: Better grounding and speed Dancing on the balls of your feet has 2 big advantages:
Read moreDance tip #1 - Tighten your abs while dancing
Drills: Daily exercises for your abs and being aware during your dance classes Skills: A strong center and improved control Not everyone is aware of it, but your abs (or center in dance terms
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This is how we keep you safe in class
At our dance school you can feel at ease and safe.
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A short beginners course is starting on 7 June
On 7 June 2021 we are starting a new short course for beginners. This course lasts 5 weeks. In those 5 weeks you can learn to dance Salsa with your partner.
Read moreWe reopen on 19 May
Today the cabinet gave the green light for the sports and dance sector. That is incredibly good news!
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Watch our 'Dream girl' project
Watch our most recent project: Dream girl. Filmed on the white beaches of Aruba. It was a unique experience!
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Happy New Year 2021!
We want to wish you all a happy new year 2021! The past year was a difficult year for everyone.
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Our ZOOM classes are in full swing
Unfortunately, due to the current measures, we are not allowed to teach classes at the dance school for the next 2 weeks. But that doesn't mean we stop Salsa dancing!
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Watapana Dance Company turns 2
Yeahhh, today Watapana Dance Company turns 2. Exactly two years ago, on a Saturday, was the opening at Parkstaete in Velp.
Read moreThe press conference of 13 October
After the press conference of 13 October, uncertainty arose about the salsa classes. Fortunately, nothing will change for us (and our students).
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New salsa teachers
Starting next week, the Watapana Team will be expanded with 2 salsa teachers: Yoranique and Charlotte, Yeah! We are very happy about this!
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How do I start Salsa dancing?
For most people the first step really is the hardest; lots of people think they can't dance or will never dance beautifully.
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What is my dance level?
One of the most frequently asked questions among new students: What is my dance level?
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Why do we dance Salsa?
Why do we dance Salsa? Every time a student asks us this question, it makes us happy. Because we love talking about it and sharing our stories and experience with others!
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5 of our favorite salsa songs
Below is a list of 5 of our favorite salsa songs. For each song we have written a short story.
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When should I start social dancing?
One of the most frequently asked questions: When should I start social dancing. Beginner dancers are often insecure because they don't know much about salsa dancing yet.
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Men, read this before you go dancing tonight
For men only: Before you go dancing again this weekend! 3 tips to come across as a well-groomed dancer. Have you done everything you can to come across as well-groomed?
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What is the difference between Salsa, Bachata and Kizomba?
You want to start dancing to meet people, to stay active or for whatever reason. You heard from a colleague that salsa is fun.
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Why should you know FANIA
Maybe you have never heard of FANIA. And this question sounds very strange to you: Why should you know FANIA.
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Salsa demonstration at a harvest festival
On Sunday 8 September 2019 we gave a salsa demonstration at the harvest festival of the Nederlandse Wijnbouwcentrum in Groesbeek. It was amazing!
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I want to learn salsa dancing
I want to learn salsa dancing: Why do most people start salsa dancing, and what is the experience like once they have started? That is what we are going to tell you in this article.
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3 ways to improve your salsa dancing skills
Would you like to get better at salsa dancing but don't know what to do? Or is it not going fast enough?
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7 reasons to learn salsa dancing
Looking for a new hobby? You have already heard something about Salsa but want to know if it's something for you?
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Ready to start dancing?
No experience needed, no partner needed. Just the urge to try something new.