Congresses ~ What to do if it's your first?

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Many of you that are in FL know that this weekend is the BIG congress in Orlando FL. The Orlando Salsa Congress has been going strong and many new salseros are coming to check out and see what this "Fever" is all about.

Know this, congresses are fun as long as you get involved with it. Taking workshops, dancing and meeting new people is always a plus. More people you meet and dance with if you decide to travel to another congress who knows you might see familiar faces. :)

Dance~ dance ~ AND DANCE! Don't worry about who is dancing next to you. Just respect your and their space because at congresses, things can get pretty crowded and if your not careful you might get spiked by a heel or an elbow to the arm. Don't be afraid to ask other people outside of your group to dance. The only way to learn is by opening your horizons. If they tell you no, don't be discouraged ask someone else. Now if your seen crashing into other people etc, you may get a no here or there. If you are asked to dance from someone at a higher level than you. Don't get scared, say yes but let them know your limitations. They will usually take it easy on you and who knows you may get another dance and make a new dancing friend. :)

Enjoy the shows and always clap and show your support to them. Many travel from afar and to perform on stage is not easy. Giving them applause and saying to them congrats on the show, really shows them they are supported by our fellow salseros.

Those are my tidbits and remember, if your dancing and you feel people are watching. SO WHAT? Whether you do great, so-so, who cares! Have fun while you dance. If you mess up Oh WELL, it happens and honestly no body cares cuz it's a CONGRESS and we are all here to have FUN! If you are the watcher, try to understand how would you like it if someone was watching you and you messed up. Making a face or passing judgement is never a good thing. Cuz Karma in the end will prevail. :) That's how I see it. This year is gunna be fun and who knows what's in store for everyone.

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Love you guys and remember... "Salsa is not just a dance, it's a lifestyle" Author unknown. :)