• First you should know that there is nothing like the best Dance style. However there may be personal favorites based on current trends and other factors.
• Choose a style that is more dominant and available in the city that you live in.
• It is advisable to learn one dance style at a time because multiple styles may lead to a lot of confusion in terms of timing, especially for a beginner.
• Over a period of time and when you are at an advanced level you could try out various styles and see what you associate with and enjoy.

• Dancing is a specialized discipline and each dance form dictates its own technique and pedagogy.
• Dance wear brands specially manufacture dance shoes, dance sneakers and dance wear for that extra comfort and efficiency while moving and spinning on the dance floor.
• Investing in a pair of appropriate dance shoes will make a world of difference. Costumes are usually saved for competitions and stage performances.
• Avoid rubber soled shoes for dancing as they do not help you glide.

• No, you don’t!
• Nearly all beginner classes accommodate students with no partners.
• In case you do have a partner please be advised that there are advantages and disadvantages of dancing with the same person consistently.
• On the other hand, the benefits of having a partner are that you have someone to practice with on a regular basis, which is great, because a lot of practice is very important.
• Practicing with only one partner should be avoided, as your lead/follow will adjust to the partner’s mistakes or you will learn to automatically anticipate their moves from sheer habit. Then, as soon as you start dancing with someone else, you may encounter problems while developing the leading/following skills.
• It is best to dance with many different partners so that you don’t rely on your partner to know your moves and compensate for your mistakes.

• Sorry, no excuses and no place for clumsiness once you get started!
• Many great dancers started with two left feet and also with flat feet and have ended up winning dance competitions! True, some dancers take longer to improve, but everyone can eventually learn to dance.
• A few dance styles like Salsa, take time and dedication to be proficient. Unfortunately, you may only learn to love the dance AFTER you start dancing properly, but if you never try, you may never know what you’re missing.
• If you get very frustrated over a long period of time and find that you are getting nowhere, talk to your instructor or confer with your friends. It maybe that you would have to approach the hurdle differently, best is to ask you Instructor for advice.

• There is no age limit for this dance as long as you are fairly fit and healthy.
• Mr. Valentine, a 65yrs old student burns the dance floor with his moves and has performed with our students who are a quarter of his age.
• Dance is for the young at heart. It knows no age, color, size or creed.

Yes and No! It does help to have a dance background but that again depends on the dance you already know. It helps with good coordination, foot work, balance, weight transfer, spins etc.
• A musical background also helps you get a strong sense of timing.
• Dancers with varied dance backgrounds like hip-hop, ballroom, swing and other dance styles could easily get influenced and add them to their style of dance that they are learning, making it unique to them. So it would be a good idea to go and learn other forms of dance to add that extra spunk to your dancing especially Salsa.

• It is always the men who have to worry about the dance when it comes to partner dancing. Along with leading which is the trickiest part in the art of couple dancing, they also have to focus on timing, footwork, frame and so on.
• Following is also an art which takes time to develop properly.
• A good Follower must develop sensitivity to the lead, learn not to anticipate, develop a great frame and resistance, and have the right tension in the wrists and elbows.
• In addition, Followers do a lot more “Spinning”, which can be a difficult area to master.
• Generally, leaders take a longer time to learn than followers do.
• “Beginner followers” get to dance with “advanced leaders” at night clubs thereby getting a lot more practice.
• “Beginner leaders “may find it difficult to dance with good followers. Moreover, they are restricted to only their level since they are leading.

• Many girls often learn dancing at clubs, dancing with different good Leaders.
• They may develop the skill of following but again may lose on footwork that is taught in an organized class.
• It is advisable to go for classes to maximize potential.

• Salsa is similar to other workouts, like jogging or walking. It’s a cardio exercise and allows you to burn up 400-800 calories per session depending on the intensity.
• Once you start Salsa classes, you’ll obviously start losing weight and also end up with a good tone.
• Either way, at the end of it all, it’s not how large or how small you are, it’s about how your body reacts to the music.

Just because you have completed a level does not mean you are ready to graduate to the next level. Most instructors may advise you on whether to repeat the same level again or go to the next level depending on how much practice you put in.

• Keep an open mind
• Dance with different partners
• Use comfortable clothing and footwear
• Practice regularly
• It does not matter if you think you have two left feet
• Watch and learn
• Footwear should not be restrictive, preferably use comfortable leather soled footwear.
• Use minimal or no jewelry.