In Ontario, there are amazing places where you can learn dances from Latin America. These dances like salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, cha-cha-cha, rueda de casino and more, are lots of fun, a great social experience and energizing. The Salsa Club really cares about students getting Latin dance lessons from authentic, professional Latin dance teachers who know how to teach these dances right while also respecting their roots, history and where they come from.
Finding a good dance teacher is important. You can learn more here. When you find some options, find out their background and qualifications, like who and where they learned to dance and teach, and how long they’ve been teaching.
It’s not just about knowing the steps or moves. A good teacher also knows how to explain things well, the cultural history, symbolism, the context(s) in which it is used, and has been teaching it for a while. They also should care about respecting the the culture behind the dances. For example, when Latin dancers shake or roll their shoulders, do they know and understand the cultural history, significance and symbolism of that movement? Learn more about how to appreciate cultures in a respectful way from the experts here.
Once you find the right teacher, you can ask all the important questions, and then you can sign up and start dancing.
So, if you’re excited to learn Latin dances, there are plenty of places waiting for you!