Preparing for your first dance class?

Just remember the golen rule of dance class....

"it's meant to be fun!"

Justrelax and have a good time. Here are some other handy suggestions:

Footwear
Girls - Solid dance shoes support the heel and ankle. When you dance, your steps are more stable and your dancing style and comfort improve. If you buy new shoes for your first lesson, allow enough time to wear them in at home or bring a change of shoes with you for when they start to hurt.

Guys – Your best choice is a closed shoe that gives you protection from a badly placed heel or toe. Avoid joggers with rubber soles that will grip the floor. Leather type soles are the best, if not use a pair of shoes with a smooth sole.

Clothing
Synthetic fabrics do not breathe, natural fabrics will keep you cool and fresh. Remember that clothes can get see-through when you get sweaty so please think about your wardrobe.

Guys – nice clothes will make it easier to get a dance in the social, so make an effort to look nice. Jeans are fine provided they don’t restrict your movement. After selecting your shirt, raise both your arms out to the side and then together above your head. If you can move your arms through this arc without struggling against your shirt it passes.

Girls –Please remember that it is really distracting for a guy to have to avert their eyes from low-cut tops, very short skirts and the like. You may choose to wear these to a Salsa Nightclub but it is not appropriate for class. Please think of the “comfort” factor for the guys you dance with in class.

Get there early
The first class of a new term is always a rush, please get there early to allow time for registration. During term you will need to stretch and get ready to get straight into the class. Allow yourself plenty of time to get the best value from your tuition fee.

Lighten up on yourself
Yes you can learn how to Salsa. Yes you can. Yes YOU! The biggest critic you will have is yourself. Consider videotaping yourself dance – you will see that you are better than you think you are. So believe in yourself!