Dancing Salsa : 8 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid on the Dance Floor

1. Never underestimate
   the strength of a guy purely by his size. The thinnest guys are
   often the strongest. But, I’m not saying that big men aren’t strong
   enough.

2. Never underestimate
   the agility of a girl purely by her size. There are a lot of well
   built women who glide through the dance and there are quite a few
   toned or skinny ones who weigh a ton on your shoulder.

3. Salsa or any other
   Latin dance for that matter redefines physical space. So, it is ok
   to dance in close quarters. Remember, most of the time it is just a
   dance and nothing personal.

4. Sometimes during a
   dance, a guy’s hands might accidentally graze your bosom. 9 out 10
   times, he really didn’t mean it and it was just an accident. So
   don’t feel start to feel guilty. Don’t brand the guy as a pervert.
   Having said that, if it was anything but accidental. Jab your knee
   up his precious.

5. If this is your first
   month of attending the Salsa socials; do not get intimidated by the
   dancers on the floor. They look good only because they have been
   dancing regularly. They were just as clumsy and clueless when they
   started out. It is OK.

6. Please, for heaven’s
   sake buy a pair of dancing shoes. I see many people, especially
   women dancing in shoes that are not fit for dancing. By doing this,
   you will hurt your feet and your spine. You don’t want that, do you?

7. Ladies, especially
   the ladies who are just starting out, remember this. Observe the
   dance floor. Observe the dancers(read:men). Do a bit of socializing.
   Ask the women about the good dancers. They will point out to some.
   Ask the women about the bad dancers. They will point out to some. At
   any cost, stay away from these men, They prey on beginners. I have
   seen men who have been dancing for years but have not improved as
   dancers. They will only dance with beginners because of their
   incompetence. Do them a favor and do yourself a favor. Say ‘NO’ to
   them.

8. And for the losers
   who dance only with beginners or women who are new to the local
   Salsa scene, grow a pair of balls. Honestly, you are no good. Find
   yourself a good teacher, attend classes regularly and start to dance
   with challenging dancers. That is the only way you are going to
   improve. And please don’t try your cheesy pick up lines with the
   women who have no idea about dancing.

Mazel Tov and
Happy Dancing!!

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