These are some tips you want to master very early on.  Last thing you want to do is pick up bad habits which will be much more difficult to remove at a later stage.  With these usefull tips, your progress in Salsa will be dramatically increased!

·        Eye contact

·        No bouncing (bouncing = no control)

·        Keep elbows tucked in at all times (no chicken wings)

·        Do not overspin, bend knees to control turns.

·        Unused hands must not be flung around…use it for balance or styling.

·        Timing…listen to the rhythm (especially men).

·        Ladies learn to become great followers despite how inaccurate the lead is.

·        Connection between dancers is a must!!!  Make it flow.

·        Faster the music, smaller the steps.

·        Smile!!!  Positive energy = Improved dancing.

·        Okay to be naughty not creepy!

·        Men make your partner look good…that will make you look good!

·        It’s not how many moves you can do… it’s how well you can do them!!!

·        Practice, practice and practice!!!

·        Posture (bad posture= lack of balance)

·        Spotting! Do not look down, up or around the room whilst turning! Look at your partner unless you want to lose your balance or get dizzy!

·        Do not be shy to try styling. Remember Salsa is sexy!

·        Ladies, smaller the steps, the better you can move your hips.

·        Never argue about who is right and who is wrong…never going to accomplish anything.

·        No matter what, have fun and be nice…they will always come back for more!!!