This was Saturday, and the beginning of a weekend full of dance! I went to the 中央線でサルサ event again, and this time I tried more meringue, not so much bachata this time, and gave on 2 salsa more of a chance. I do on 1 style, so it’s like learning how to write with my left hand to do on 2. Anyway, I think I’m starting to get the hang of it, and the more different types of dance I learn can only make me an all around a better dancer! I’ve got the hips swaying and the body waves of bachata, the gracefulness and ability to spin and spot my turns from ballet, the posture, endurance, and quick feet from salsa (maybe a little bit from tap too), and the ability to read the lead and follow from swing!
Anyway, the teacher was really patient and helped me pick up the steps at the social dance. We'd mostly danced on 1 cuz he can do both, and I requested it because I didn't feel ready to tackle on 2 on the dance floor yet and I wanted to dance freely and confidently (and I guess the Leo in me wanted to show off a bit before trying the dance I'm less confident in). Finally, I decided to try on 2 with him, and it really helped! Like I said in a previous post, ALWAYS dance with the instructors at any dance thing you do, they are patient, know how to lead beginner followers well, and you might learn something new.
Anyway, I made a new friend! Of course I like everyone I met there already, but me and this girl just clicked instantly. She lived in Thailand and Australia, so her English is perfect, and she's bright and bubbly like me, loves dancing and wine, and she wants us salsa girls to hang together sometime!
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