| You may have heard the phrase "practice makes | | | | Usually, people come to classes on their own; |
| perfect". Yes it is true because constant | | | | this presents them with a problem as they |
| practice can really lead you to perfection | | | | have no one to practice with. Find yourself a |
| and this is applicable to salsa dancing. By | | | | practice partner from your class who desires |
| practicing salsa dance steps, you can master | | | | to put the work in with you to elevate their |
| dances like cuban salsa. | | | | Salsa dancing skills. |
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| Practicing away from the class is an | | | | 2. If you have no practice partner, do not |
| essential part of the learning process and | | | | worry, you may think that this is a slightly |
| you should be dancing salsa as frequent as | | | | silly suggestion but bare with us. We have |
| you can. It is of great importance to | | | | all sang into an imaginary microphone or |
| practice the right moves correctly. | | | | played air guitar at home; oh come on of |
| | | | course you have; no practice partner does not |
| When you start, you have take it in slow step | | | | mean you cannot practice! |
| moves and count out loud. As you learn each | | | | |
| of the steps and the timing you will be able | | | | It is time to dance with an imaginary dance |
| to speed up what you are performing. | | | | partner step out the move and steps as if you |
| | | | have a partner, remember count out loud to |
| Choose some slow tempo or you start your | | | | the music. |
| salsa dancing without music. Just by | | | | |
| counting, you can later move to faster tracks | | | | 3. Repeat the same sequence again and again |
| as you become more efficient at the timing | | | | until you are already familiar with the |
| and foot work. | | | | steps. Learning is an art form and its |
| | | | effectiveness depends on your learning |
| If your class provides free dancing after the | | | | skills. Doing the sequence all over again can |
| class use it to practice the moves you have | | | | effectively make you to master the salsa |
| just learned to get them clear and fixed in | | | | dance |
| your mind; remember to right them down. | | | | |
| | | | 4. Dance with every body you can. We have |
| If you cannot practice right after the lesson | | | | said before that Salsa is a social dance and |
| spend some time at home with your notes | | | | you can make a sociable experience with it; |
| performing for at least half an hour within | | | | its part of what makes it so enjoyable. This |
| in the next 2 days after the lesson. | | | | will help you progress your salsa dancing |
| | | | skills. |
| Below are some steps that can help you when | | | | |
| you practice: | | | | These are some useful tips which you can |
| | | | apply when you want to learn salsa dance |
| 1. Look a dance partner to practice with. | | | | steps effectively. |