Learn Salsa 10x Faster With This PROVEN Practice Method

[@thedancedojo]

How have you been practicing? What are you going to change for 2020? I'm definitely guilty of not always practicing intentionally, so I'm working on this method too! -Robin

[@sherribrody5456]

I am teaching salsa here in Mexico as a solid intermediate. I am going to be dependent on youtube videos for my own learning because no one in my town does this except at the beginner level. I can't imagine my life without salsa. I started when I was 51 (!) and have been dancing for 10 years now. It has changed my life.

[@thedancedojo]

Right on Sherri, so great you're sharing what you love! Our online course could be a great support/supplement if you're looking to go deeper. Free trial here in case you're curious thedancedojo.com/product/free-trial

[@stanstan-m9b]

you amazing wanna be like you 😍

[@MaybeMe...862]

The same here, at 50 started. Enjoing a lot!

[@amitabhapalmer5085]

I've been a teacher for 30 years. You have a phenomenal methodology and presentation skills. Sadly this is often rare (in any field). Your students are lucky.

[@thedancedojo]

Can't tell you how much that means Amitabha. 🙏🏽🙏🏽 Thank you for watching and the kind words. And, in case you're interested, we have online courses at thedancedojo.com that anyone can join. All the best and keep teaching! 🙌🏾 -Robin

[@encouraged4u]

I truly agree with you Palmer.... this is AWESOME.

[@thedancedojo]

@@encouraged4u thanks so much man. Reaaaally appreciate that. Trying my best! -Robin

[@bentigers1019]

Ive Been learning Salsa for about 15 months now. I remember when I first started. I’ve never dance before I literally had two left feet. Salsa has change my life for the good. I feel like my social life has improved and I made some good friends. The best thing I have ever done.

[@thedancedojo]

Congrats Ben! that's a great feeling. - Robin

[@stanstan-m9b]

@@thedancedojoamazing brother 😎👍i follow you

[@JoseCastro-xt1gg]

Thank you! I found you when doubts crowned my brain.. I was on 1 and killed my self practicing a simple routine now I have switched to on 2 and working on the details I do agree on your kind words of consistency, I will not stop my learning this time, thank you so much blessings from Anaheim!

[@thedancedojo]

Jose! So glad you found the channel and really appreciate you watching. Keep at it, practice smart and you'll see that progress 🙌🏾 - Robin

[@ghalydebs2635]

As a guitarist, I can say that this approach goes well with music too, actually it goes well in all aspects of life, especially the part that mentions emulating a master. Superb advice, thanks alot.

[@thedancedojo]

Glad it resonates with you Ghaly! thanks for sharing and watching 🙏🏼 -robin

[@martinromero8693]

I too dance and play guitar. Keeps me from getting frustrated.

[@ghalydebs2635]

@@martinromero8693 good for you :)

[@alexplotkin3368]

Great video and I got a lot out of this video. As a new Salsa dancer I love your videos. Your advice about setting constructive goals is very helpful. Your content is very encouraging.

[@thedancedojo]

Right on Alex, super glad it was helpful! Thanks for letting me know :) -robin

[@Vertolot]

I am at the point, where I think I have seen all beginner salsa videos, but this one is the most important one. This works on everything in life.

[@thedancedojo]

Exactly! Glad you enjoyed it Verners -Robin

[@jyfiorello]

Love this cause a lot of it applies to anything you want to improve on in life.

[@thedancedojo]

Totally does! there's so much overlap in life. Thanks for watching :) -Robin

[@XianKatty]

Thank you so much for the video! I am just at the stage of struggling to see my improvements and to find a better method to break thru.

[@thedancedojo]

The fact that you're asking the right questions and looking for a better way is already saying a lot about you Jingxian! I know you'll see that progress (especially if you film it, hah!) Keep at it amd thank YOU for watching amd sharing your journey with me 🙌🏽🙏 -Robin

[@lindarivera8954]

Thank you !!i can tell by your videos you are a great teacher and motivator❤

[@thedancedojo]

Thanks Linda, that's really nice to say! Hope the video helped :) -robin

[@terryfesenko653]

Learn salsa 10x faster. Yes, your video definitely resonates, thank you for your inspiring talk. Absolutely agree that regular practice and stretching yourself outside your comfort zone is the way to improve and make progress. My aim is to become a competent dancer, and being a slow learner I have to practise a lot, by myself, doing this every day as part of my exercise routine. My wife gets a bit cross, so I suffer for my art!I wouldn't though dismiss the value of repetition. Obviously you pay special attention to techniques that cause difficulty. At the moment scoop turns are a challenge, so they are getting some special attention. I'm having to dig deep to get my head around these! PS it's almost ironic that to be competent at partner dancing you need to do a lot of practice by yourself!

[@thedancedojo]

repetition is vital, but you have to repeat the right things or you'll engrain poor movement patterns and bad habits. Keep it up Terry. Your work ethic will take you far and those who have to dig deeper to learn will see the pay off. It's a bit ironic on the surface but then if you think of any skill or relationship it makes sense: you must be happy with yourself before you can be happy with someone else. You need the individual skills to shine as a couple. Partnership strength is founded on individual strength. 🙌🏽 -Robin

[@mautrindade]

This video is not only applicable to dance but anything you do in life really. Well done!

[@thedancedojo]

It totally is. glad you enjoyed it Mauricio! -robin

[@saurabhchandra4897]

Salute to you! Such an informative guidance! 🙏🙏

[@thedancedojo]

Glad it was helpful Saurabh! -robin

[@javiertapia4643]

You are The #1!! Thanks 👍

[@thedancedojo]

Thanks Javier! Appreciate that my man.

[@jennifermizrahi98]

Love your channel! Thank you

[@thedancedojo]

Thanks so much Jennifer! Really appreciate that. -Robin

[@encouraged4u]

Awesome vid, very informative.... I guess everything is a science when you think about it. I plan on getting the book though. Thank you.

[@thedancedojo]

Totally. It's a great read, well worth it. Enjoy Dennis and thanks for watching! -Robin

[@Monalisa0622]

Thank you for your great videos. These are good tips. I've been challenging myself but the next step is recording myself. Thank you again 💓

[@thedancedojo]

Happy it can help! Filming yourself will cause a huge leap in progress. -robin

[@kevinsheridan2432]

Hey great tips thanks for sharing. I’m going to get to work !!!!

[@thedancedojo]

Yesss! Get after it Kevin! thanks for watching man 🙏 -Robin

[@jakemf1]

Loved the arm work clip- post a breakdown-killer

[@thedancedojo]

Great to know Jake, noted! If you're hungry for breakdowns of moves and combos check out our online course: thedancedojo.com

[@Fluxquark]

Even though you said you should not practice in your comfort zone, I think it's good to go back to the basics now and then and improve them. Though maybe getting basic moves absolutely perfect also counts as practicing outside your comfort zone.

[@thedancedojo]

you're absolutely right about going back to basics, but to expand your abilities like adding a lot of body movekent etc on your basics i imagine that will still push your comfort zone. you get the idea! -robin

[@AllyCMa]

Very enlightening! I see the method can be applied for different activities too.

[@thedancedojo]

You bet Ally! Anything you can learn that has been mastered by someone, this process will help. -robin

[@ryogaz22]

I have noticed the naïve approach doesn't work (for me). Good to see it confirmed by you. And somehow, I was thinking doing multiple short practices could work better than doing an hour practice that rarely happens and is hard to do on my own. Good advice video.

[@thedancedojo]

All good signs you're on the right track! Make it work for you :) Hope you're well my man! -Robin

[@dequince38]

YOU'RE MY NEW MENTOR!!!!!!!!!

[@thedancedojo]

Thanks for watching. Happy I can help in a small way 🙏🏽 -Robin

[@bachatastudio]

Awesome work! You teach really good 🙏🏽

[@thedancedojo]

I appreciate that, thanks !

[@raymondcordero4876]

Im going to start now to practice, I like the video .thank you.

[@thedancedojo]

Awesome Raymond! thanks for watching and get at it! 🙌🏽

[@salsasalsa9633]

I love your methodology 👍👍👍! We need many move teachers with your approach bro 🍀🍀🍀

[@thedancedojo]

Appreciate that so much! Just doing what I can and sharing the little that I know. -Robin

[@theresateo7518]

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[@georgipavlov3004]

Great! Thank you very much!!!

[@thedancedojo]

Thanks for watching Georgi! -Robin

[@juliusschwartz6279]

Great stuff!

[@thedancedojo]

Glad you liked it Julius! Thanks for watching :) -robin

[@MCMonique22]

Well said 👏

[@thedancedojo]

Thanks Monika! 🙏 -robin

[@teenagestuff7942]

Great video

[@thedancedojo]

Glad you liked it!

[@Sportsplayer987]

Hey man, great content! I’m just starting and was wondering what shoes/sneakers you’re wearing at 4:18. It seems like it doesn’t inhabit you from spinning and also doesn’t look to flashy like many ballroom shoes. I’m really trying to upgrade from my pair of adidas sneakers which are a little hard to spin in (my right knee definitely feels a little sore after a class of right turn repetitions). So any shoe recommendations would be great!Thanks again for the tips and sharing your journey!

[@thedancedojo]

Thanks for watching man! I've always danced in sneakers myself (used to it from breakdancing). The ones I'm wearing are Native Shoes (the apollo moc). What you need is a simple sole that's not too grippy on most floors. @fuego_shoes also made a sneaker for dancers but haven't tried it yet since they've been out of stock. Burju shoes amd Gfranco prob also have some more casual shoe models you might like (no heel, made for social dancing). And well, if you're in a grippy shoe just don't force yourself to do turns, keep it simple to protect those knees! -Robin

[@Sportsplayer987]

@@thedancedojo Thanks for the recommendations man! I'll definitely look into those. - Brian

[@thedancedojo]

@@Sportsplayer987 You're welcome Brian. Have fun out there! 🙌🏾

[@rogsolaris7411]

Brilliant plan. Now, if I can only make it happen...

[@thedancedojo]

you got this!

[@rogsolaris7411]

@@thedancedojo i have a hard time dancing with strangers. In class, people become familiar, friendly. Strangers it’s a little weird. But that’s probably because I’m a beginner. Thanks for the reply.

[@thedancedojo]

@@rogsolaris7411 you'll get used to it in time. and as you improve your confidence grows and makes it easier. keep at it!

[@rogsolaris7411]

@@thedancedojo I was just curious, are you based in Colombia?

[@thedancedojo]

@@rogsolaris7411 Im in medellín, yea

[@bakalowkmotiondesigner329]

Omg, this is to true about skill and time graphic

[@thedancedojo]

It's not always up! We can definitely regress without practice. Glad you liked it! -Robin

[@JSMinstantcoaching]

This a very powerful video

[@thedancedojo]

Thanks for watching! Hope it can help you make some big moves -Robin

[@avye1973]

ingenious!

[@marshall886]

Would the programme provide this model and proven method you are mentioning?

[@thedancedojo]

Hey Marshall, we provide the master, and the detailed lessons with structured progressions that have been tested and refined with thousands of students. That said, it's on the student to choose how they practice (we can't force you to do anything). We have videos like this one that talk about how to be successful but, of course, taking action is your responsibility. Hope that helps! If you have any more questions about the program hit me up at [e-mail]

[@adomede]

5:21

[@thedancedojo]

🙌

[@andys6904]

Can I learn using your online program without a partner?

[@thedancedojo]

Absolutely, there's lots you can learn solo. Of course, eventually you need a partner to practice but there's so much one can practice alone. Give it a try and see if you like it: thedancedojo.com -Robin

[@michaelhurin]

best way to improve is to participate contests as much you can)

[@thedancedojo]

Also a great option!

[@tortelvis1]

I love how on all your videos all you do is talk 90% of the time... Thanks for the dance lesson.

[@thedancedojo]

Some things need to be learned different ways. -Robin

[@vladbmt]

Circle Kingz tshirt🤟

[@thedancedojo]

Yea! I organized Circle Prinz Canada -robin

[@williamgills4581]

Something most video salsa instructors don't (dare?) mention: when you want to determine a dancer's level you look at basically one thing: their feet, their footwork, because that (along with body movement) is where the flavor, the "sabor" is. When people say "Wow!" after watching someone dance salsa, it's almost always because of their footwork. It's never, ever, because of their arm work or their turn patterns, because they tend to come off as either something choreographed beforehand, or memorized and practiced a million times. The footwork (and the body movement), again, is where the sabor is, and is where you show the world how much you have the clave and the tumbao running through your veins, and how much you really and truly FEEL the music. Armwork is a superficial decoration that for the uninitiated may look cool, but the veteran dancers know that the real soul of the dance is definitely not in the arms or turns. Unfortunately, however, arm work and turn patterns are the bread and butter of the dance schools, and are, apparently, what the "market" demands. That's so sad, since it will tend to lead to a long-term deterioration of salsa dancing and the boredom of everyone looking pretty much the same. The goal, as they say, or should say, is to become a dancer with your own unique look and style, and your own unique way of relating to the music, and how you express your uniqueness. Un abrazo.

[@thedancedojo]

Again, William, you're so right on here. I think it's a natural step to begin with moves and turn patterns, because for many that may be the flash of inspiration that got them started in the first place, plus it's easier to see initial progress quicker. footwork and body movement is a long development cycle and is a mid to long term skill set. That said, it is the soul of the dance and as dancers mature they tend to realize that. All we can do is do our best to help people see that and develop themselves and the rest is up to them. Thanks for the comment. Curious, what's your background or experience with music and dance? -Robin

[@SejeSteen]

Are you going to lower the price of Dance Dojo at new years?

[@thedancedojo]

Hey Seje, no plans to do a sale right now. Are you on our email list? if not, go to thedancedojo.com and sign up for a free lesson so you get our updates. Thanks for watching! -Robin

[@Pumbear]

An exponential curve isn't really realistic, but good vid otherwise.

[@thedancedojo]

thanks for watching Sander! Things rarely happen linearly. It may not be exponential forever, and may flatten before it rises again, but progress can definitely occur exponentially if intentional effort is consistently applied.

[@Pumbear]

@@thedancedojo Fair enough man. Love your videos so far :)

[@thedancedojo]

@@Pumbear really appreciate you watching so thanks to you :) have a great holiday!

[@Watcher8888]

How come most people who were never trained on salsa or the technicalities are able to simply hear and feel the music and just dance, personally, I didn’t know I was dancing on 2, on 1 and everything else in between till I came to nyc and took a couple of clases. I’m latin so I guess I’m exposed and used to the rhythms since I was a child.

[@thedancedojo]

Exactly. It all depends to what you've been exposed to. As a white kid who grew up in a family and culture with no strong musical identity or connection, my experience is very different. Like you I had to learn about music, but much later, and not through simply absorbing it. -Robin

[@Watcher8888]

Dance Dojo I was actually amazed at how well I could dance with all these professional dancer here in NYC, I’m originally from Perú (strong salsa loving country in Latin America) Watching your vídeos and explanation made me wanna take classes again to polish and get more technique.

[@thedancedojo]

@@Watcher8888 Cool! I'd love to check out both NY and Peru. Still haven't been! I'm heading back to medellín next week though, until April. nicely done on the dancing in NY and I'm glad the videos are inspiring you to dive back into learning more 😀🙌🏽 -Robin

[@EgonLiberge]

This channel is what happens when mental models and clave gods have a child. Unsubbed from all other channel and will focus here. Having my second open party in one hour, wish me luck!

[@thedancedojo]

Hahah thanks Egon! Have a blast! -Robin

[@theultimatetomyboy]

Love your videos but please blink

[@thedancedojo]

😂

[@avye1973]

Sorry Robin, but as much as I like this video, the last 10 seconds were not right. Imperfect practice is not better than not practicing. Only good or perfect practice makes perfekt. Imperfect practice leads to learning imperfect dancing.

[@thedancedojo]

Hey Avy I think you misunderstood. I agree with you. I meant "imperfect" as in maybe it's not as long as your "ideal" practice time. My point is if in your mind you're thinking you need to practice for an hour to improve, don't decide not to practice just because you only have 10 mins that day. Do the 10 min practice and keep progressing! -Robin

[@ParabulaMan]

theres just too much value in this video, you can apply this advice to just about anything you want to learn, throw up a patreon id love to buy you a cup of coffee.

[@thedancedojo]

haha really appreciate that! If someday you end up wanting a salsa or bachata course It would be awesome if you'd join us. 🙏🏻 -robin