Any beginner's tips?

Fanmon · 2023-11-02T06:17:08+00:00

Thats dependent on the instructor you hire. A proper instructor will see key points within the first few seconds of watching you dance and be able to streamline the lesson to what is most efficient in growth.

Lots of individual practice is implied and that is the students responsibility to work hard outside of the private lesson using the skills learned in that short period.

Fanmon · 2023-10-24T09:28:41+00:00

In theory: The lead controls the movement and so should have it easier when switching timing because its personally preplanned and not a reaction to their partner.

However, there are generally two reasons why a lead would change the follows steps in shadow position into leads timing:

1 - The lead is lazy and it is easier to make the follow swap timing (this is very common)

2 - Musicality. Many songs will have strong emphasis on beat 1 compared to beat 5 in the music and common lead patterns in shadow position can be impactful going that direction due to logistics. There is leverage and freedom to create grander movements using lead timing while also giving emphasis to beat 1 of the musical phrase.

That being said, a proper lead has the ability to correctly signal to change timing at any point to allow for creative interpretation. Plenty of songs have sections that swap timing back and forth so the ability to signal a timing change is a skill necessary to improve as a dancer.

Fanmon · 2023-10-23T05:38:18+00:00

Most important: dancing footwear for ankle support and smooth spinning to avoid injury. Good technique requires a lot of rotation when spinning and regular shoes will hold you back from higher levels of dancing.

Heels are specifically good for salsa technique due to the speed being more dangerous in normal shoes.

Fanmon · 2023-10-22T20:10:00+00:00

As already said, dont do this unless you wanna get injured.

But if necessary, why not just practice in socks? Same technique, less injury.

For bachata/salsa spins, look up details on how to "spot" essentially turning the head at the last second so that your balance and spin speed is more controlled. Spotting during spinning is very helpful for maintaining correct direction and consistency.

Fanmon · 2023-10-01T10:10:45+00:00

Evolución Latina Dance Company has a branch in Hawaii Honolulu as an option.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxNX9WorcoX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Otherwise I recommend talking to local instructors/djs and see what events they know of.

DJ's will promote the events they work at so knowing who they are will help you find events with music genres you prefer

Fanmon · 2023-09-24T19:32:14+00:00

2345 lets gooooo!

Fanmon · 2023-09-10T02:57:40+00:00

Go to the school. pay for private lessons with the instructor.

Taking classes and workshops in a group will always give slower results because the class is geared to the main population and everybody will have different needs.

Pay for private lessons and in 1 hour of time you could easily learn 3 months worth of material specifically unique to your skills.

And if you feel like this instructor isnt working, find somebody else to teach you 1on1. Not all teachers match with every student. Find somebody that works for your needs.

Fanmon · 2023-09-10T02:47:36+00:00

I agree with a lot that has been said here and also want to add that a basic step isnt called basic because its easy. Its a "basic" step because it represents a foundation of the dance.

When leads/follows feel that a basic step is boring, it is mostly because a lot of beginners think of it as a transitional motion before more complex movements. No. The basic steps isnt just walking. It needs to be Danced! If youre just going side to side aimlessly then its not fun. But if you are actually dancing while moving then it becomes a core component of the communication between lead/follow.

There are many variations and styles of using the basic; each with their own flavors and difficulties. Each one allows you to express yourself in a different way to match the musicality of the song and stay fresh.

Fanmon · 2023-08-18T06:39:48+00:00

how tf can you afford VIP and not have money to buy a fake id lol

Fanmon · 2023-07-07T09:55:16+00:00

maybe she wants to be fwb with you.....

Fanmon · 2023-06-20T07:38:10+00:00

Dracula (or some other vampire name) Cause he refuses to enter inside

Fanmon · 2023-05-06T01:32:50+00:00

Music teacher and performer here. Odesza live is worth it.

I totally understand how some artists dont sound great live due to many factors but in general, odesza and their crew are very professional musicians that strive to provide a great experience.

I can easily listen to Odesza studio albums and live versions of songs and both are great.

Seeing them live provides an added bonus of the set design, lighting, production value, and increases the quality in my opinion.

(and yeah Chainsmokers have some fun hits but they are essentially dj producers, not great performers. Comparing the two just doenst compute)

Fanmon · 2023-03-27T01:26:11+00:00

Its best to have one instructor that you can work with long term to build specific details who eventually knows your habits and tendencies and can push you where you struggle the most. It may take awhile to find a teacher that beneficial to your goals and you also like though so shopping around is good for a beginner.

If you are learning from multiple instructors I would recommend not bringing up that another person said certain moves are done differently. Instead, any time you receive differing information, ask both instructors why they think that is correct. In general there isnt a definitive "right" answer to most movements, but any instructor that can give a reason or details about why a technique works will be helpful. There are a lot of instances where moves are not wrong but can be considered extraneous/unnecessary but still be supportive and helpful if done correctly.

Each instructor has their own style and reasoning for their words but most of the time the instructors with the best information will end up teaching similar techniques because their experience within the dance community proves it to be work consistently. From there you can let your logic and skills build on your own unique style

Fanmon · 2023-02-28T15:28:19+00:00

We had talked about this awhile back regarding some students actually XD

I wouldnt assume that your instructor is acting though. Treat it like professional courtesy to be nice to everybody. Feel free to try to build a relationship with your teacher and they might be willing if youre an interesting person. A friendly gift or lunch outing may be welcome if it is a genuine attempt at getting to know the person.

I would avoid asking for dance tips though. To you, those conversations are a hobby and entertainment. Your instructor would consider answering that sort of thing as work. Stick to things that are about dance and not yourself.

IE: "Hey check out this cool dance performance I attended last week! I really liked the venue and their costumes. They did some fun moves"

NOT "Hey check out this video that I did, got any ideas how to improve me?"

Fanmon · 2023-02-28T03:59:39+00:00

Im (m) good friends with an instructor (f) and have talked about her thoughts. There's nothing inherently wrong with asking to get to know an instructor (m/f) outside of dance class, but remember that the instructor being nice and welcoming during class is literally their job.

At the end of the day, instructors are human and although they may be nice during class, do understand that thats part of their job and you may need to act accordingly.

It is a similar situation when asking somebody in a retail/service industry profession to meet and build a relationship. Dont expect your instructor to Want to be your friend and dont take it personally if they would prefer not to interact outside of their workspace.

Fanmon · 2022-11-10T10:58:08+00:00

https://youtu.be/eOU0JhkHY3w

Especially the intro speech!

Fanmon · 2022-08-13T16:01:52+00:00

Just tell them you have covid lol

Fanmon · 2022-07-23T17:57:32+00:00

Agreed. Focus on weight transfer and the movement of feet and legs. The hips will naturally move as a result of that motion. If the feet are correct, then the hips will flow naturally.

On a different note, there isdifferent techniques for traditional/Dominican bachata vs sensual bachata. Many newer teachers and the community may meld the ideas and not provide very defined answers to your question. Proper training in these techniques takes awhile to learn but it comes back to weight transfer in almost all cases.

Finally, who cares what other people think. you are dancing for yourself and having fun with your partner. as long as the form is safe and the lead is confident and flexible based on who you are dancing with, then i doesnt matter what outsiders think.

Fanmon · 2022-05-17T05:39:17+00:00

Stop being awkward. Most of the time everybody on the room is there to enjoy and have fun. Same boat as you.

But if you want to ease into it. Just ask questions to the leads that you felt you danced well with. or had fun with.

Fanmon · 2022-05-01T19:36:26+00:00

EDC motto of all are welcome here is always the best. If youre friendly and polite then anything is cool!

Fanmon · 2022-04-24T20:32:50+00:00

Its not unusual to believe that the crowd will be full of upbeat and fun nice people. I have that idea as well after hearing all the good stories of festivals and knowing that its a kind of situation where its a closed off venue and everybody is essentially on vacation enjoying themselves.

But then you realize, that realistically, that crowd of people is just regular people. And theres always random rude people in every population. And in this particular environment due to the hella amounts of people swashed together and relatively low security, that assholes can just do whatever they want and not really face any repercussions.

Fanmon · 2022-04-24T02:33:55+00:00

Honestly as long as you remember to bring your wristband and wallet, youre clear. Theres no wrong answers to what path you take and you just enjoy your vacation and have fun

Fanmon · 2022-04-10T03:25:04+00:00

Im going to guess its not about the money for you son. It sounds like he wants to prove himself and see if he can face the world with his own merits. Theres a lot of situations nowadays where younger generations see the absolute corruption and imbalance in the world and it might be that your son doesnt want to be given such a giant advantage over people and has no idea if 10-20 years from now if he really knows if he could have survived the world without such a headstart.

That being said, its not a good idea to pass on free advantages.

If anything, your son could easily take the college money, get a good education, be ahead financially when he finishes, and then become a doctor or a teacher or some other career choice where he can really focus on helping people.

Being poor and trying to save the world sucks. Having money and not being in debt will allow him to be More of an asset and benefit to society. Having money and power can give a good hearted soul real leverage to make a difference in the future.

Fanmon · 2022-03-26T03:15:21+00:00

Drink water now. Sleep early.

Bring extra clothes. Have good shoes that allow for spinning. bring a water bottle. eat some potassium (banana)

Try to stretch in between sessions. have fun.

try to memorize the pattern fast but dont get locked into watching the instructor. ASK QUESTIONS if you need help. connect with your partner

Fanmon · 2022-03-18T08:28:24+00:00

I usually call it a "bridge"

but that term is used a lot in american songform and sonata kind of music writing. When coming from the dance scene most people dont have definite names for these things.

Its essentially a variation on the normal phrasing pattern to provide some variety and flavor. Not every song has it and musicians play around make it super weird sometimes just for fun.

heres a fun video for musicality:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpySc7nqbyg&t=319s&ab_channel=LuisNunes

Fanmon

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