How quickly you will learn all depends on you. Everyone
is different and learns at a different pace. The one thing that
is certain is that the more you practice the quicker you will assimilate.
If you're really in a bit of a hurry, you might like to consider
private lessons to accelerate
the process a bit.
No matter what you see or how you feel about your own skills
- EVERYONE was once a beginner!
The 'hot shots' on the dance floor OUGHT to be
dancing that well, since they spend the vast majority of their time
dancing, while other folk are at work earning a living!
You will learn at your own pace no matter what, and the more you
worry about it the slower you will find you progress.
Try to just relax and allow yourself to not know anything for a
while; it won't be too long before that fact changes rapidly. Enjoy
the process of learning and don't beat yourself up - be kind to
yourself and you'll be pleasantly surprised!
Measure your success only by comparison to yourself
and appreciate how far you've come - everyone else around you is
far too worried that you will laugh at them to risk a sideways glance,
so.... RELAX!!!
Remember that salsa dance is for fun and making
friends. If you don't get it as quickly as you anticipated,
nothing tragic will happen, and the class will still be there next
week! No world crisis will occur because you're not as fast as you
want to be. It's only a matter of time - so take your time!
Ask for help if you're struggling with anything; don't be afraid
to ask, no matter how silly you think it is. There is a good chance
you're not the only person wondering, and the answer to your question
will probably be helpful to several people in your class. If you're
seriously feeling behind, consider a private
lesson.
If you really feel like you're trailing behind, or can't
face a class full of people you can always try a private lesson
- it can be well worth it. Private lessons allow you to tailor the
class to your own pace and you will have the instructor's undivided
attention for the whole hour. You can schedule them as regularly
or infrequently as you please and they offer the flexibility of
paying casually or paying for a block to receive a discount. You
can have your lessons on your own ( the most effective for your
dollar) or you can team up with as many as 3 others to make it more
cost effective, but you will of course only get 1/4 of the time
devoted to you. Either way it's a worthwhile option but does not
replace the need for practice!
The good news is you are without a doubt,
NOT alone in this dilemma; MANY people find it quite challenging.
We have several methods of introducing you to Salsa music, some
of which you will be aware of and others are built into the classes.
The key is however repetition and practice. The
more you hear it, the more familiar you become and before you know
it, you can't work out why you found it so hard in the first place!
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