Looking for Teacher and/or Lady partner for Salsa private lessons in London central

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Sam

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Hello,

I am 26 y man living in london central and looking for private lessons in salsa.

I would prefereably take a lady teacher because I don't have any partner and I don't want to dance with a man :)

If any lady is also interested we could be partners and find a teacher together (in this case a man teacher could also do the job).

Both looks like good options, and surely a very good way to learn quickly!

let me know if you can help me,

Sam
 
yeah sorry, that was so obivous for me that I forget. I am a very beginner!

How can I contact snowflake ?

Thx!
 
Sam said:
yeah sorry, that was so obivous for me that I forget. I am a very beginner!

How can I contact snowflake ?

Thx!
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You will probably want to chose a style to dance before choosing an instructor. There are some good pinned threads on the front page which detail the differences. As tempted as I am to recommend my favourate style, I don't want to derail your thread with everybody trying to encourage you to chose their style :)
 
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There are hundreds of Salsa instructors in London. Shouldn't be a problem to find one.

Suggest you visit their classes first, if you like what you see then ask about private instruction.

You'll need more than private instruction only anyway. Both classes and social dancing help significantly.

There are many instructors and schools listed on this web site:

http://londonsalsa.co.uk/classes_dips.php?hdnTaskTab=Classes&TeacherID=&Mode=0&searchSubmit=true&hdnTask=ListView&start=&postcode=SW12 8ET&dist=20&venue=Location, Name, keyword&Be=on&day=0&SortBy=0&SubmitEvent=SEARCH
 
MMaatttt said:
You will probably want to chose a style to dance before choosing an instructor. There are some good pinned threads on the front page which detail the differences. As tempted as I am to recommend my favourate style, I don't want to derail your thread with everybody trying to encourage you to chose their style :)
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LOL@ Style discussion for a beginner. How to relate when you have no experience?...
 
azzey said:
LOL@ Style discussion for a beginner. How to relate when you have no experience?...
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Start by reading the pinned style thread!

I think it's important, also I want to hear any idea the OP already has. There is a good chance he already has a style in mind, but doesn't have the name of it yet.
 
MMaatttt said:
Start by reading the pinned style thread!

I think it's important.
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Hmm.. a wealth of heresay, incorrect info and style prejudice. Most likely to make it harder to learn and be open to new styles.

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also I want to hear any idea the OP already has. There is a good chance he already has a style in mind, but doesn't have the name of it yet.
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Sure that sounds like an idea, to go with what he wants.

Though I think it'd just be simpler for the OP to go to a club, watch some dancing and ask a student/teacher whose styles he likes who he learned from and go from there.

In the beginning, as you know, it's more about learning the basics and style shouldn't be such an important focus. Any good teacher can help students progress regardless of style. Emphasis here on "good teacher".
 
Sam said:
I am a very beginner!
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If by that you mean you have never taken a salsa lesson in your life, the best thing to do is to find a group class in your area. You don't need a partner to join a group class. You can search for classes by the postcode, level and days of the week at londonsalsa.co.uk. If there are several options in your area, try them all and see which teacher you like best. Once you know the people in the class, you can find out if any of your classmates may be interested in taking private lessons with you.
 
azzey said:
In the beginning, as you know, it's more about learning the basics and style shouldn't be such an important focus. Any good teacher can help students progress regardless of style. Emphasis here on "good teacher".
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I'd advise any beginner to learn the style that's pedominant in the area they intend to dance. My teacher (who unfortunately just stopped teaching) was, in my opinion, by far the best teacher in the area, but he tought ET2 which is only danced by a small minority locally. Several times I watched begginers struggle and eventually give up and start to dance the pedominant local style (or quit altogether).
 
Salsa Student said:
I'd advise any beginner to learn the style that's pedominant in the area they intend to dance. My teacher (who unfortunately just stopped teaching) was, in my opinion, by far the best teacher in the area, but he tought ET2 which is only danced by a small minority locally. Several times I watched begginers struggle and eventually give up and start to dance the pedominant local style (or quit altogether).
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Generally good advice, but the OP is based in London, so all styles are available even if some are more widely spread than others.

I think some personalities better suit some styles, or at least the scenes which build up around those styles.

Let's see if Sam comes back and answers any of our questions.
 
Hi all,

Thanks for your answers. I suppose the style has its importance, I don't know much, but I think I am not a huge fan of LA salsa, a bit too extravaguant in the spirit. But I suppose it also depends on how you want to dance it. Frankly, I am so bad at dancing, I really don't mind learning this or that :)

I really want to start with private tutoring, then I will go in clubs. I think I really need to get the basics quickly, and private tutoring is the fastest way. I may have find a friend as a partner, should make things a bit more simple.

If you have any good teacher in mind in london city east (tower hill, aldgate wapping) please let me know before I start spamming all the teachers of London haha! or if you know any clubs arround, I will go and check the teachers! the only issue with that, it is pretty hard to spot a good teacher when you don't know.. but it will be a good start
 
Good luck with your search. In the mean time may I suggest that you listen to lots of Salsa and Timba music. It will help you loads when you want to apply your basic step to music. If you find you prefere Timba, then look for Cuban clubs, if you prefere plain Salsa, look for the cross-body clubs, so it's also a good way to chose the style you start learning to dance.
 
Since you are a beginner, its not easy to find a dance partner in this forum. You will find her in the clubs.
As you are more interested in privates with a female instructor who is able to teach to a leader, I can recommend you Ang Sin. She is great. She lives in East (mile end) and her living room is like a dance studio.
She teaches NY style btw.
You can find her on FB.
 
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