dhjrtw
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Message 1 · 25 Feb 2004 15:49 GMT Hi,
I've been living in Madeira for the past year and Salsa seems the thing to. I'm home for a month or two and would like to learn to Salsa. I haven't got a clue, but I do have some sense of rhythm. If I attended a beginners class in Cardiff would it really be for beginners? Do you have to be an athletic stud? Finally, would I have to make a long term commitment?
Would appreciate any info
Thanks
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bailamos
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Message 2 · 25 Feb 2004 16:07 GMT Yes, beginners classes are really for beginners. No, you don't have to be an athletic stud (most of us aren't) and you don't have to make a long term commitment - just turn up and dance. Unless you're a very quick learner or have previous experience of dancing you need to allow quite a long time to get reasonably good at it, though. |
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Message 3 · 25 Feb 2004 16:27 GMT Thanks for that Bailamos. Would you recommend a particular beginners class in Cardiff? |
bailamos
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Message 4 · 26 Feb 2004 00:36 GMT There are several good beginners’ classes - Sunday at the Wharf, Monday at O’Neill’s, or Thursday at the Toad. Cuba on Tuesdays tends to be very crowded. |
Leyna
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Message 5 · 28 Feb 2004 11:45 GMT Hi! Sorry to hijack the thread but just thought it might be easier. Was just thinking of some dance classes to kill time and mayb ‘keep fit’ whilst doing it (coz I’m just so lazy) and found this forum on the net. The class in O’Neill’s seems tempting although I am abit apprehensive about it. I have 2 left feet so to speak, will I be the odd one out/keep up? Other things that’s ‘bothering’ me are petty things like will I be able to fit in with no knowledge of the dance steps, what sort of attire to wear, how much does it cost, is it a partner type dance (do I need to find one to join the class?), etc. Also are the classes mostly for ‘older’ ppl (I hope I don’t offend anyone) or will there quite a number of 20s there? Thanks in advanced! |
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Edited by: hugh Message 6 · 28 Feb 2004 12:11 GMT Hi Leyna, welcome to the forum. All the salsa classes in Cardiff are receptive to beginners, so don't worry about that. You can get hot dancing salsa, so just wear one layer that will allow you to move; a simple dress or jeans and t-shirt would be fine. Comfortable shoes: not too low, not too high, with a smooth sole that will allow you to spin. Trainers are no good for salsa. Cardiff salsa nights are pretty cheap at £3 - £4. You don't need to bring your own partner, partners are rotated in the classes and it's normal to dance with lots of people. People of all ages dance salsa, you're almost bound to find someone you don't mind dancing with.
Hope this helps. Report back, if you like, and tell us how you got on. |
Leyna
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Message 7 · 28 Feb 2004 12:24 GMT Thank you very much for the feedback Hugh! Glad you mentioned about the trainers is a big no-no. Comfortable heel shoes esp for dancing in gonna be difficult for me :) Boots a no-no as well?
Probably not gonna be starting till a months time or so when I get myself sorted with other stuff unless all of a sudden I got the urge to do all of a sudden. Will frequent the boards though. Might in fact picked up some 'tips' till I am ready. |
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Edited by: hugh Message 8 · 28 Feb 2004 12:34 GMT Boots could be ok. The important thing is not to have too much "grip" so you can spin a bit. |
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Message 9 · 9 May 2004 06:06 GMT Hi Hugh I am totally, totally beginners material. I'm also 41 years old slightly unfit but so want to learn to dance. Am I likely to be the oldest unfit learner or are there several of us out there? |
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Edited by: Hugh Message 10 · 9 May 2004 06:21 GMT Hi Kerry There's no way for me to say what the composition of your first class will be, just don't worry about it. It might be worth building up your fitness a bit by taking a brisk walk around the block every day for a few days before your first class. It's certainly true that you can enjoy dancing more if you are reasonably fit. I've put up a page of frequently asked questions to try to address some beginners' concerns. I hope you take the plunge and go to a class and have fun. |
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