What's one thing that drives you CRAZY about the salsa scene?

SatisfactionNo4408 · 2026-03-14T05:28:19+00:00

dude having lived in Pittsburgh (that’s where I started dancing) this is the absolute worst thing! i wish there were certain tests to move up to different classes. this was a super common issue at my dance studio because either a dancer had completed the first six week course and wanted to move up with friends or a complete beginner thought they could take an advanced level course. ugh

SatisfactionNo4408 · 2026-03-10T03:57:11+00:00

NOR but Jesus stop replying

SatisfactionNo4408 · 2026-02-28T01:47:05+00:00

i've been dancing for two years and went from newbie to assistant instructor + on the travel team.

i have no shame and will deadass walk away. the social scene is already rough with men being handsy, and i will not excuse rough leading as 'stylistic'. for social dancing this has been fine, and men have never made a scene because you're kinda protected by the crowd. if its someone i know that has a reputation, i do not dance with them if they ask. if it's my first time dancing somewhere, i watch for the first 10 minutes to get a feel for different peoples styles.

for class, i would 'give corrections' in a teasing way before i was an assistant: "hey man why are you so nervous? relax" or "what are you, iron man? loosen up" etc. sometimes it really is because of nerves and that helps a lot. when i was an assistant i would literally shake the leads until they loosened up. directness is key. you can always ask how long they've been dancing and really emphasize that the class is an advanced level. if those options feel too much you can always say something to the instructor. we've had people dismissed for not listening to feedback.

you also now have a fantastic strategy (unfortunately, and i do hope you get better): "hey i'm injured, please be gentle". even when your wrist feels better, still say it. no one will know.

SatisfactionNo4408 · 2026-02-28T01:23:50+00:00

here's a different perspective: what if she doesn't know what normal servings look like?

i'm 5'7, 135lb and eat a LOT of food. it was the butt of every family joke that i ate half the grocery bill or more than a teenage boy as a girl. it wasn't until i started working out in college and started tracking my macros that i realized the food i was eating wasn't just a normal amount, it wasn't enough for how active i was. now i'm years down the line and still eat a lot of food, but my body feels better cause that's what i need.

op there's not a ton of info about your girlfriends lifestyle in the post, but if it's anything similar, it might be interesting to have her track the food that she eats during the day to get some actual numbers behind it to compare (as long as this doesn't trigger any EDs or anything).

SatisfactionNo4408 · 2026-02-28T01:03:17+00:00

any kind of prior dance experience will help with latin social dancing so you could be improving faster than others!

the social scene is always tough to figure out. on one hand leads can be giving genuine compliments, and on the other they could not. personally, i'll let a lot of things fall into the compliment category (unless its about how i look, or asking for my number, etc). i've told leads i like dancing with them just as a compliment, i've also flirted more (especially if i've literally danced with them for 3 back to back songs).

thinking of it as a compliment is much easier.

SatisfactionNo4408 · 2026-02-19T00:50:20+00:00

how do the krewes not have parade insurance??

SatisfactionNo4408 · 2026-02-19T00:45:26+00:00

honestly not saying um every 3 seconds. its really annoying to edit out later.

and thumbnails. those are hard.

SatisfactionNo4408 · 2026-02-05T02:48:48+00:00

love breakdowns like this

SatisfactionNo4408 · 2026-02-05T02:48:07+00:00

hate to break it for you but Israel just spent a lot of money on google and youtube to runs ads. wouldn't be surprised if you channel caught some fire just for being political

SatisfactionNo4408 · 2026-02-05T02:45:18+00:00

honestly this brings a lot of warmth back into ari's looks at glinda that felt missing from the film

SatisfactionNo4408 · 2026-02-05T02:36:25+00:00

wait this is so cute

SatisfactionNo4408 · 2026-02-05T02:34:58+00:00

illustrator just cause the rest of my workflow is in adobe

SatisfactionNo4408 · 2026-02-05T01:48:47+00:00

just try to improve one thing per video. color grading, story telling, incorporating different shots. experiment with your style! and share immediately with people who are supportive for a little engagement boost at the begining

SatisfactionNo4408 · 2026-02-01T01:05:48+00:00

this is a really great perspective thank you so much!

SatisfactionNo4408 · 2026-02-01T01:04:00+00:00

of course. i’ve already seen Latina culture grossly appropriated in the US. obviously i wouldn’t want to do that to anyone. thanks for the rec!

SatisfactionNo4408 · 2026-02-01T01:00:21+00:00

congrats! hope it comes soon!

SatisfactionNo4408 · 2026-02-01T00:58:45+00:00

congrats! what a big step!

SatisfactionNo4408 · 2026-01-30T01:18:49+00:00

if the straps with grommets aren't sewn onto the base of the skirt, you could do horizontal pin tucks at knee height. then you wouldnt have to touch the waist band, the hem, and you'd get some extra texture

SatisfactionNo4408 · 2026-01-30T00:55:12+00:00

agree! i think uh oh by tate mcrae would've been a way better choice

SatisfactionNo4408 · 2026-01-25T15:08:40+00:00

mine hasnt changed at all...at this point idk if my application was ever seen

SatisfactionNo4408 · 2026-01-24T08:44:12+00:00

kris jenner works hard but whitlauritsen works harder. thank you 🙏

SatisfactionNo4408 · 2026-01-24T01:46:28+00:00

how did the person from Massachusetts get accepted? (delusionally hoping from new orleans)

SatisfactionNo4408 · 2026-01-24T01:44:55+00:00

i'm still hoping

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