If you yearn for the excitement of Salsa Dancing, then why not take group lessons. You don't have to wait until you could afford private lessons because they can be quite expensive ranging from $60/hour to the hundreds of dollars.Dancing is a fun and easy way to exercise and stay in shape and salsa is one of the fastest dances but the nice thing about Salsa is it can be done without a partner. It is also a great way for baby boomers over age 60 to meet new people and get some great exercise.
Group lessons allow you to meet a diverse group of people from all walks of life that have the same interest as you in getting proficient in dancing Salsa. There are many different levels based on the school that ranges from beginner to advanced to performance training. In other words, there will be a level no matter what your experience with salsa dancing. The other benefit of group lessons is that it simulates a salsa dance club because it gives you a chance to dance with a mixture of partners, which improves lead and follow skills. Each level usually lasts 6-8 weeks depending on the school and you could expect to pay about $120.
If you are investing in classes, make sure that you are always punctual. Although there is always a review from the previous week, it does tend to move in a good pace and you don't want to miss important new steps or spins that are taught. It is also important that you continue to practice at home so that you don't forget what you learned by the following week. Another good idea is to take a small camera so that you could actually record some of the moves and then you could practice them at home.
Make sure that you don't stress yourself out as you are there for the fun of salsa dancing. Don't over think the steps, they are made to be simple. Salsa dancing is about adding your personal style to a predefined set of steps. Everyone moves a little different and that's what makes the dance so great. So relax, focus on the Instructor and you will do just fine.
Remember a group lessons are entertaining, social, and inexpensive way to learn to dance salsa. So what are you waiting for?