As we all learn how to dance and get better as time goes by. We all experienced this at one point in our life, feeling intimidated when dancing around really good dancers. It was my worst fear in my first two years of dancing. My body would freeze up, hands get clammy, and just be shaking inside, I was a true mess.
Now that I have been dancing for about 8 years, I still don’t think I’m good at all but I have seen and conversed with other new salseros and it’s a big factor when coming out to a social or club. I’ve heard things such as “I’m not that good of a dancer”, or “I like dancing here because I’m in my realm”. This tells me that if a bunch of professionals are around dancing, they may feel out of place.
DON’T feel that way! All of us have felt this way at some point in time so never feel you’re not good enough to dance anywhere. In order for you to get better you need to dance with as many people as possible especially the good ones because it helps bring out your style and know how to be led by other dancers. At Congresses especially, where there is people from all over the world coming in and dancing. You get to meet so many people in the Salsa world that we have and it’s so much fun! I’ve experienced a lot by going to congresses and have met some of my best friends now that I love dearly! I’m not saying that everything is perfect at congresses but honestly, if you make the best out of things you always come out on top.
I know many of you see me out and about in this crazy industry called Salsa! I’m no better than anyone else. I try to enjoy life to the fullest and make the best of every moment. We only live once, and if dancing salsa is your passion, and you are new at it, GO for it. Do what you need to do to get your fix. And if you are not a pro, its okay, as long as you are having the time of your life!
Remember “Nobody puts Baby in the corner” (Patrick Swayze in Dirty Dancing) so don’t put yourself there. Have fun and see you on the dance floor.
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