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Do I Need A Partner? – Salsa Tips for Shy Women
This is one of the most common questions that I hear from newcomers. All regulars know that the answer is an emphatic NO!!
You can go on your own!
One of the reasons for Salsa’s popularity is men and women can do this without worry. It’s much less partner-oriented than other types of dancing. Many women find it difficult to ask men to dance. Whilst I have no sympathy for this socially-retarded behaviour (there, that should stir things up!), I have these tips for those wanting to enjoy a level of dancing activity that could only be described as promiscuous! If you’re too shy to ask:
1) Do the lesson.
2) Chat to your fellow students. They will ask you to dance when the conversation moves from mortgage rates and the weather.
3) Stand by the dance floor, on your own, sway with the music and smile!
4) Never refuse a dance – if exhausted, arrange to do it later. Refuseniks are as popular as a sausage roll at a Bar Mitzvah and are soon boycotted!
5) Ask guys who’ve already asked you to dance earlier.
6) If anyone is too gropey (very rare), just walk away from them mid-song. It’s their problem and they should sort it out.
- Steve Hill
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