Finally! Last lesson of One B comes to a close, and we were introduced another 4 variations. Although they seemed simple enough, I had some difficulties executing the correct moves, giving the correct tension and providing the necessary lead. It was quite funny, actually when at some point the guy was supposed to bring the [...]
Lesson 3 was slightly easier than the previous one (I think). It is basically yet another extension to the steps we have learned thus far, with a bit of variation and more difficulty. It starts with the open hold, followed by a cross-body lead (without breaking the hold), turn her back again, and then another [...]
I discovered today that I am a slow learner. Sure, I read rather slowly, but strangely, that thought had never crossed my mind. The instructors were teaching a move, the name of which for the life of me I am unable to recall, that requires some rather intricate hand movements. It starts with the [...]
Until Thursday night, I don’t think I will see much Salsa action, so here’s something to whet the appetite until then.
Oh, and for those wondering how Union Square in Singapore looks like, here’s something of a preview. I think this video was taken when it was rather quiet. It is usually packed according to my [...]
After a lapse of a month, the Wife and I are now back to our Salsa lessons on Thursday evenings. This time we have advanced to 1B class, which will take us beyond the basic moves, and extend upon what we have learnt thus far. A friend and his girlfriend are also in this class, [...]
Continue reading about Start of Salsa Lesson Level One B (part 1)
My long time buddy, Kenny, has been trying to get me to go Union Square for some Salsa action. I have been quite resistant in the past, because I know for a fact I can’t dance well enough to ask any of the girls there to dance with me. I can count the number of [...]
My wife and I have been going for Salsa lessons for about a month. Admittedly, I was rather skeptical about the whole dancing affair, but went along since I wanted to see if I could actually defy the odds and actually learn some form of dancing. Four lessons for beginners to see if I can [...]
