As a newcomer to salsa dancing you are probably feeling a mixture of apprehension and excitement at the thought of attending your first salsa lesson.

A lot of the concerns and questions you may have are answered on our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ (FAQs) page, so make sure you take the time to visit the FAQs page, and read the contents thoroughly, before you come along to you first salsa dance class.

You can rest assured that everyone else in your salsa class will be a beginner, just like you, and they will almost certainly be going through the same emotions you are.

As a beginner dancer with Salsa SOS, you can choose between Drop-in Beginner salsa lessons week-nights and Wednesday mornings, and our unique Salsa Courses for Beginners.

Click on one of the Links below for more info about…

• Drop-in Weekly Salsa Classes for Beginners
• 8 Week Introductory Beginner Salsa Courses
• Intensive ‘One Day’ Beginner Salsa Courses

Below are a few important things you should consider before you come along to your first Salsa Lesson.

• Please always turn up on time…  as turning up at the last minute causes lessons to start late, and turning up after the lesson has started is very disruptive, and unfair to your instructor and fellow class mates.
• Show respect to your instructor and fellow students by giving your full attention when your salsa instructor is talking.
• Salsa Dancing is supposed to be FUN, and your teacher will do his or her best to make sure you realize that, and don’t get too frustrated if you don’t feel you are doing as well as you had hoped.
• Salsa Dancing is very Social, and you shouldn’t feel uncomfortable asking someone to dance, as that is why everyone is there.
• It is common practice for the ladies to ask the men to dance at salsa clubs, so there is no excuse for anyone not getting a dance during the social dancing following the salsa lessons.
• When asked to dance, please always say YES unless you have a justifiable reason not to, as it can take a lot for some people to pluck up the courage to ask, and a NO could dampen their spirits.
• Dress casually, and comfortably as you will get warm (& sweaty!).
• While on that subject, make sure you shower and use deodorant, as you will not be very popular if you have body odour! People probably won’t say anything, but they will be reluctant to dance with you.
• Salsa Dancing is a close contact sport, so think about what you are wearing… Some jewelry, belt buckles, etc. can snag your partner’s clothing or even scratch them!
• Drinking alcoholic beverages before classes is not advisable, and anyone drunk and disorderly will be politely asked to leave the class.
• Men are generally bigger and stronger than ladies, so please try not to get too carried away in the excitement… We want our dance partners to relax and enjoy their dance with us without the worry of getting hurt.

Click here to read our Frequently asked questions.

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