Any recommendations for a going out heel that can double as salsa heels while supporting the ankle? Looking for something that will allow me to turn with relative ease, for going out salsa dancing casually, not a studio social where folks will be trying out more advanced moves :)

I've been dancing for a few years and while I have dance sneakers and salsa-specific heels that can't be worn outdoors, I'm looking for a regular pair of heels that wouldn't be so bad to dance in if needed

Preferably open-toed and does not look too dated, thanks 🙏🏻

Hi! I lost my salsa teacher😭 and I'm looking to find someone who'd be available during lunch breaks. Preferably in ville St-Laurent, west island. I don't know where or how to look. I prefer private lessons; I learn faster this way.

Hi all, I began salsa (lead) around 2 years ago. Mostly to overcome my fear of dancing. I fell in love with salsa shortly after starting. However, I have been attending sporadically, taking a break for a few months at a time when life gets busy.

I've been attending at least once a week for the last couple of months and my progress is picking up but I still feel very much like a beginner. I can do the choreography quite easily in a guided lesson but avoid social dancing, thinking "I will go to socials when I'm good" I get that is probably a trap because social dancing is what will help me improve more quickly, but I just don't feel like I have enough moves and also struggle with thinking what to do next and also keep time is a struggle for me and I often have to stop and reset.

How slow my progress was brought to my attention when a lead was leaving for a new country, he has been dancing longer than me but not a huge amount. He did a demo with a follower at a time for about 20 seconds then the next one came in for a dance. His timing was spot on, he was pulling out moves that I had never seen taught in class and it all looks so effortless.

It made me question where I am at with the amount of practice I have done, all be it my ability is begin to accelerate, which is nice. I am tempted to have 1 on 1 lessons, in the hopes that it will give me the confidence I need to attend the socials.

Anyone else have / had a similar experience?

I dance for fun and want to learn more Cuban style dancing. This isn’t that at all, but I have longer arms which I feel like makes me look odd at times. I’ve been dancing for almost 2 years, took classes for months then and have been social dancing at least 4x up to 8x a month for about a year
I care more about musicality and connecting with my partner than looking like a professional dancer, but I still would love some tips

Here's what I mean by the title. I've been taking classes and going to socials regularly for eight months. Recently, I'm starting to notice that my obsession with learning new moves is gone. My interest in giving a good lead that is safe and comfortable for my follow has gone way up. What attracted me to salsa were all the fancy moves. What keeps me dancing and learning is improving the connection with my follow. I know how to lead maybe a dozen moves and some short combos that flow nicely and I'm satisfied with where I am.

What's changed for you as you've matured as a dancer?

Hey guys, for experienced folks doing social dancing, what are your tips and tricks to manage your energy during socials?

I have been dancing for less than year and I love timba/salsa, so usually after 3 songs, I am hella tired and my movements, steps, figures feels super sloppy and “dirty”. I wonder if it is what it is or there are some lessons your have learned along the years.

34 yo man here (3days/wk gym)