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. That is why this question is asked so often. Our answer? Read on
What is social dancing actually?
One of the characteristics of salsa dancing is that it is all about social dancing. That means you don’t only dance with your dance partner but also with other people. Every Tuesday we organise a dance night where many students come to dance with each other.
Why is social dancing important
A dance night is ideal for practising your new figures and dance steps. You can practise new combinations and steps with your fellow students. The atmosphere at a dance night is also relaxed (compared to a salsa party), so you feel more at ease and the threshold to try new things is lower.
Start as soon as possible
The answer to the question “When should I start social dancing” is: As soon as possible. As soon as you have had your first salsa class, we advise you to start social dancing. The more you practise, the better. It is important to practise the basics a lot so that it becomes automatic. Just like cycling and walking, you no longer have to think about it.
What often holds most people back
Beginner dancers often say “I can’t dance that well yet”, but you also often hear experienced dancers say “I don’t have that many combinations”. The first thing you have to do is not think about what others will think of you. You dance because you enjoy it, and not to impress another person.
So even if you are a beginner, go social dancing as much as possible.
