Salsa Lessons: Now Is The Time

Have you always wanted to get into Salsa dancing but never gotten around to it? Well, now is the time—no more excuses! Miami is a great city for Salsa, and there are tons of great studios and teachers offering lessons at affordable rates. In addition to being tons of fun, Salsa classes are a great place to meet people and get some exercise! So stop putting it off—take a look at some of the great options for Salsa in Miami.

If you’re looking for Salsa classes in the Tamiami area, Salsa Kings Dance Studio (http://www.salsakings.com) is a great option. They offer both group and one on one lessons, and they have a great rate on an introductory package. You can reach them at 305-969-3522. If you need something closer to the beach, take a look at Salsa Mia (http://www.salsamia.com). In addition to being a great spot on the weekends, they offer Salsa classes on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. You can reach them at (305) 987-3033. And if neither of these locations work for you, don’t worry because there are tons of other great options here in Miami.

Now that you know where to go, let’s go over some of the excuses that you’re probably coming up with… even though deep down you know you want to learn to Salsa!

“I’m too busy.” No, you aren’t! Even if you’re working crazy hours, you can find a time that works for you. This is Miami we’re talking about here—there are dance options 24/7.

“I’m too tired after working all week.” We’ve all been there. Working long hours is no fun at all, and it’s very normal to be drained after a long week. But a great evening of dancing can actually reinvigorate you and get you charged up and ready for the work week. You’ll be getting some exercise, meeting great people and smiling the entire evening. So don’t look at Salsa lessons as something that will tire you out—because they will do the opposite!

“I can’t afford it.” If you can afford to eat at McDonalds once or twice per week, you can afford to get started with Salsa lessons. There are great introductory rates available at many locations throughout the Miami area. While we understand that budgets are tight these days, it doesn’t take much money at all to get into Salsa!

“I’ll embarrass myself.” So you think you have two left feet. Or that you couldn’t pick up a rhythm if it smacked you in the face. Well guess what—we all started out the same way. You’ll be in a class with other beginners, and after a couple of moments all of your inhibitions will melt away and you’ll be completely comfortable. And just think how proud you will be in a couple of weeks when you’ve really got it figured out!

So there you have it—no more excuses! Now is the time to finally learn to Salsa… pick up the phone and get started today!

Photos used under Creative Commons from hilcias, jodaka, and dance_photographer

Samuel Miller is a freelance writer based in Miami, FL.