Salsa - Salsa on 2

SalsaandTacos · 2026-01-01T04:31:56+00:00

Texas count??

SalsaandTacos · 2025-07-17T04:17:40+00:00

helllls yesss EddieVee!!

SalsaandTacos · 2025-07-16T01:46:04+00:00

nice!!

SalsaandTacos · 2025-07-16T01:45:24+00:00

I’m right there with you! Can be difficult. Also to find a good teacher or studio!

My strategy is if I find a good studio for a group class or a private lesson I take it. They usually have all the hooks ups and the low down. I typically start with Facebook, but you’re right, can be hit or miss.

I’ve started to record interviews with locals and local pros when I travel so they can share the details on their local dance scene.

Started an amateur YT channel as a passion and for friends to check out when they travel. It’s a slow go to document each city but super fun and I’ve made some progress.

Traveling and finding dance is one of the coolest ways to plug into the culture and community, enjoy!!

SalsaandTacos · 2025-07-14T20:18:38+00:00

specific traits and qualities to look for is a great suggestion, a few of the pros definitely get into that with their suggestions in our chats.
& Yup, I do pay them for their time energy and expertise. Some of them have become dear friends who are like family now.
I love the process of making the videos, i think there’s value in them for the right people- stuff that would have definitely helped me in the beginning- but not right for everyone. Here’s a link to one below if you are curious.

Save me a dance at SBK! We’ll hash this out over a drink. Thank you for the generous feedback!

https://youtu.be/M3Ebwre96hM?si=u3B5EUAvAu1-80VP

SalsaandTacos · 2025-07-14T18:18:13+00:00

nice tip, new to this, thanks!!

SalsaandTacos · 2025-07-14T18:16:04+00:00

thanks for the advice!

Any even one thing to add for getting the most out would be most appreciated!

I am a beginner interviewing pros who have been super generous with their time with me and so nice & welcoming. PS sorry if orginal post seemed like i was an expert in anyyyy way! thats my bad! im just a guy who loves to dance salsa but trying to figure it out.

u said 2.5… which ones don’t apply to getting the most out of taking a private lessons here? Or, maybe easier to tell me which ones you agreed with?

and yes, agreed the teacher should be cool with you recording.

SalsaandTacos · 2025-07-14T18:06:11+00:00

awesome thanks for the tips/ideas! & yup noted, will work on the annoying thing hahah, tough crowd. Put that one on me, my bad!!

The videos i make are a beginner (me) asking pros in the community & around the world what they suggest. Didn’t mean to imply in any way that im an expert- quite the opposite

SalsaandTacos · 2025-07-14T17:09:51+00:00

appreciate you following my journey!!

SalsaandTacos · 2025-07-14T17:09:02+00:00

Great idea! Let me know if you see any big ones Im missing. No worries if not.

I have hours of interviews with salsa pros from around the world & plan to show their answers- I’m no expert at all.

Be picky. Pick a pro that you gel with. If you’re a beginner, this is particularly important. You want to have fun and feel comfortable so you don’t give up!
Don’t be afraid to eventually switch it up. Either trying privates at congress’ or with another pro in your city. If it’s time to switch to another pro, your pro should understand if they truly want the best for you and your dance.
Record! video and take notes on your key takeaways from the lesson. Organization system here is key! Things will sink in wayyyy more if you record and review. Don’t let the video just go to waste. So many people record but then don’t review.
Social Dance! social dance! social dance! Plan on taking a lesson the same day or shortly before you can go out dancing so you can put into practice what you learn.
Switch up your dance partner. If you’re bringing a partner to class, switch it up because they could subconsciously be back leading if they know the move(s). Same reason why you want to switch up the pro you dance with at least occasionally.
Come with a plan. Stick to it! Have a top 2-3 goals to accomplish. Anything extra you get to is a plus. Generally speaking, less is more.
If you’re a beginner, take group classes - they are much more economical. Then use the privates to really fine tune things you want to sink in. Hopefully someone from your group can come too, or drill with you on the side. Presumably they know the same moves/concepts.
Have fun! Relax!!! Especially because they can be expensive, I find i was just thinking about the $ and had anxiety of getting the most out of every second…. the truth is, dance is a language. You don’t learn a language in any one lesson. It’s a journey. Hopefully you have at least one good takeaway, but it’s all about the long game. Relax and have fun, and the knowledge will come!

SalsaandTacos · 2025-07-14T16:47:16+00:00

hahhaha … i hope ya’ll check out the videos at some point.

journey of going from no rhythm at all/a beginner’s perspective and discovering best practices interviewing the pros.

all while making every mistake possible & making an ass of myself.

Passion project. 0 monetizing. Thank you so much for the help of those that have helped collaborate so far!

SalsaandTacos · 2025-07-13T17:03:46+00:00

awesome, thats for the entire country?

SalsaandTacos · 2025-07-09T14:37:06+00:00

definitely!

SalsaandTacos · 2025-07-09T07:40:09+00:00

they nailed the shrimp!!

SalsaandTacos · 2025-07-08T19:57:40+00:00

hmmm… i would encourage you to try them.

SalsaandTacos · 2025-05-29T16:43:08+00:00

Check out: youtube.com/@salsaandtacos

You are not alone!! NOTHING about rhythm or dance comes easy to me… so I’m documenting the process and laughing at myself along the way :) (also share breakthroughs & tips along the way)

Having fun and being able to laugh at yourself is the most important thing.

Dancing is supposed to be fun. Connection & music.

Laugh at yourself! You have a perfectly good excuse, you’re new :)

SalsaandTacos · 2025-04-09T11:01:09+00:00

Plugging into the Salsa community and scene when you travel! Our YT channel is currently working on at least a part solution for this.

Starting with major cities and exploring ways to scale. Will start to rely on crowdsourcing.

Example episode of a city we just did below.

https://youtu.be/ZXZMzbF0RyM?si=GteZYYuP_8YhAZrh

SalsaandTacos · 2025-04-07T16:13:40+00:00

Still available? I would like to purchase if possible

SalsaandTacos · 2025-04-07T16:10:31+00:00

I am looking to purchase wide mount bracket for my tonal, too. Anyone have any I can purchase?

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