Frequently Asked Questions:
about our Salsa lessons in Reading & Bracknell, Berks
Q. I have never been to any Salsa lessons before so am a COMPLETE BEGINNER. I have two left feet and NO sense of rhythm!
A. Don't worry! In the Absolute Beginners' Salsa class we assume students know Absolutely Nothing about dancing. Feeling that you have two left feet and no sense of rhythm is NOT a problem - in fact it is extremely common. Most people feel this when they first come to a Salsa lesson.
Q. Do I need to book or can I just turn up to a Salsa lesson on the night?
A. No, there is no need to book. Just turn up and join in the Salsa lesson.
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A. Not at all, most people come to our Salsa lessons on their own, so you will not feel out of place. We get people to partner up and change partners regularly throughout the Salsa lesson.
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A. Yes. Whether you dance together during the Salsa lesson or swap partners (or a combination of the two) is entirely up to you. Please let your teacher know you wish to stay together. If you feel more comfortable dancing together during salsa lessons, that is fine. (You may wish to bear in mind, however, that couples often progress faster when they dance with other people as well.)
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A. Most people wear loose, comfortable, casual clothes (eg jeans or casual trousers). Layers are good, because as you get warm, you can take clothes off. Salsa dancing is very good exercise - you will be surprised how warm you get. People who are more experienced at Salsa dancing may dress up a bit more - although trousers are still the norm at Salsa lessons for both sexes.
Q. What shoes should I wear to Salsa Lessons?
Avoid trainers or shoes which grip the ground too much - they make it hard for you to move.
Avoid backless sandals as they tend to fall off as you dance Salsa.
Shoes with too high or too narrow a heel may make your feet ache, prevent
you moving easily and make it harder to dance.
(a one and a half inch heel is ideal)
As you progress, if you find you are dancing regularly, buying a pair of shoes for dancing is well worth it. You can buy shoes quite cheaply and they will look after your feet and make it much easier to dance.
Contact us for the information we have on "Buying Dance Shoes', and we can e-mail this to you - or give you a print-out if you prefer.
DO NOT WEAR STILETTO OR KITTEN HEELS - as these concentrate all your weight into a very small area, so if you tread on someone, you could really hurt them. They are also very hard to dance in and can damage dance floors, especially if they are metal-tipped.
back to topQ. What should I wear to the Salsa Party Nights at RISC, Reading, Berks?
A. The Salsa Party Night at RISC, in Reading - is a chance to dress up if you want to. Women would not feel out of place wearing either smartish trousers, a dress or a skirt. Men wear more of a range of clothes - some dress up, some don't. Note that black is a common colour for men to wear if they dress up at any of our Salsa classes or salsa clubs in Reading or Bracknell, Berks
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