Hungry For Some Salsa?

 

One of my fondest memories was trying salsa dancing. A friend had asked me to join along with a few of his friends. When the idea was first brought to mind, I thought of a classroom with an instructor teaching a dance session. Instead, I was brought to a place that was similar to a club. However, this club had an actual band playing rather than a Dj with mixed records blasting through enormous speakers. It was more lively and bright, unlike a typical nightclub. Also, most of the people there were of all ages and were very friendly. This club also had a bar, pool tables, and a saddle for a disco light, which I particularly remember because it was quite odd but interesting.

On the dance floor stood a man which I believed was the instructor for he carried a microphone that hung around his ear. For each step he lead and explained, his partner and other dancers followed. For a moment, my friends and I just found ourselves watching until one of them decided to enter the dance floor. Soon, everyone else followed along and began learning the steps one by one.

As a past dancer, I learned the moves fairly quickly. It was a lot easier than I had expected. Previously watching Dancing with the Stars, I thought the beginners class was already going to be intense! After the lecture was over, the band just continued to play for everyone to enjoy. I guess it is expected since it was a club after all. But I didn't expect to have so much fun dancing smoothly to music in a different style and to music I couldn't quite understand. I must say that that day was a pretty awesome experience!