| If you're like me, then the idea of taking a salsa dance | | | | Of course, you can always choose to search for a |
| class for the first time will seem exciting and | | | | salsa class in print. Many people who are wary of |
| somewhat nerve-wracking. As a professional dance | | | | Craigslist and the validity of things posted there may |
| instructor myself, I sometimes find myself | | | | find this a safer option. However, most of the classes |
| overwhelmed with nervous excitement and anticipation | | | | that you find may be a little more expensive than |
| when I sign up for a new style of dance. When I first | | | | those listed on Craigslist, but they will also be reputable. |
| decided that I was interested in taking a salsa class, I | | | | If you can search for a salsa class in print: |
| found there were actually many different options for | | | | Look through a yellow pages and search for "salsa |
| me. I wish that someone had given me some | | | | class", "salsa dancing", and "ballroom dancing". Many |
| instruction about where to go to get my dance | | | | places that teach ballroom dancing also teach other |
| instruction! This article should help you find a salsa | | | | forms of couples dancing such as swing, tango, etc. |
| class in your area that you'd love to attend. | | | | Many of these studios will allow you to attend classes |
| In my experience, there are two main directories for | | | | without a partner, which can be very helpful if you |
| finding a salsa dance class. The first is online and the | | | | cannot find one or cannot coordinate your schedules. |
| second is in print. (Word of mouth is often the best bet, | | | | The last place that I recommend you search for a |
| but many of us are not always so lucky to have a | | | | salsa class in print would be in your local newspaper. |
| friend or associate that has already taken a salsa | | | | Check the local events section to see if there are any |
| lesson.) | | | | free or inexpensive salsa classes being held in your |
| If you choose to search for a salsa class online: | | | | area. While it is less likely that you will find a class this |
| My favorite search engine is not Google but rather | | | | way, the salsa class that you find in your newspaper |
| Craigslist. With Craigslist, you can search for dance | | | | will typically be the most exciting and fun. |
| classes in various categories. Most of your options will | | | | If all of the above methods have failed you and you |
| be under "community" though you may also have | | | | cannot find a class nearby, you can always call up |
| some luck in the "services" section. The simplest way | | | | your local dance studio and see if they have any |
| of going about this search is to put the search phrase, | | | | helpful input. Finally, another great option is to find a |
| "salsa class" into the main Craigslist search box with | | | | video or DVD that will teach you to salsa dance at |
| the category you search being either "community" or | | | | home on your own. I definitely recommend this option |
| "services". This will often bring up an abundant amount | | | | for first-timers as it will get you dancing without the |
| of results. | | | | nerves that often come when dancing in front of |
| If you would rather narrow down your search yourself, | | | | others and learning to dance at the same time. You will |
| you can choose from "activities", "groups", "events", or | | | | feel more comfortable dancing in front of an audience |
| "classes" under the "community header (which allows | | | | if you already have some dance knowledge. By using |
| you to search through each of those separately) or | | | | the methods I outlined, you should be able to find a |
| you can choose "skill'd trade" under "services" to | | | | salsa class that is exciting and fun! |
| search there as well. | | | | |
