How long does it take to learn salsa?
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Ajaz Shaikh
Like any other skill, learning and improving is a constant process. Salsa is a social dance and absolutely conceptual (non choreography based). The true test of a persons ability is to be able to dance with another person whom you have never danced with before, probably on a song you have never heard...
read more Like any other skill, learning and improving is a constant process. Salsa is a social dance and absolutely conceptual (non choreography based). The true test of a persons ability is to be able to dance with another person whom you have never danced with before, probably on a song you have never heard before. Different dance schools follow a different format with respect to the number of classes and concepts taught in every level. Most schools follow an 8 hour to 16 hour format per level, spanning from 1 to 2 month. Levels are progressive in nature and one can choose to move ahead depending on interest and will to improve. read less
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There are different styles in salsa itself, eg. Latin american, ballroom, cha-cha, merengue, etc. there are different levels too, i.e. Beginners, intermediate, expert. you need to select where you want to take yourself. However, if you are looking for several 2-3 sequences to perform in family gatherings,...
read more There are different styles in salsa itself, eg. Latin american, ballroom, cha-cha, merengue, etc. there are different levels too, i.e. Beginners, intermediate, expert. you need to select where you want to take yourself. However, if you are looking for several 2-3 sequences to perform in family gatherings, wedding functions,etc than you can go for bollywood couple dancing, its easy and quick to learn. read less
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Aatman
Creativity for Nurturing Soul
Hi, it depends on the students capacity to learn and understand things. Otherwise it will take atleast 6 months to learn Salsa.
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Zest For Life
Salsa takes atleast 3 months of time to learn.
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Santhosh Babu
I'm a Choreographer Dance Master i like to dance and teach it all over the world (dance for life).
In salsa have lot of Levels... If u have craze and interest on that it will take 6 months to 1 year depends on ur style..........
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Yatindra Ranade
Stock Market Trainer
It is very subjective ..however we can cover the basics in a matter of few hours..but getting good at it takes a lot of practice and time
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Deb Kapil
Dance instructor
It will depend on u guys.
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