pygmalion
11-16-2003, 04:58 PM
From the Rose Knows Column at tosalsa.com
Salsa New Year Resolutions for 2003
by Rose Lau (aka Rose Knows...)
January 2003
1. Remember to have one dance with someone you don't know every time you go out to the clubs...
2. Remember to show appreciation to a fellow dancer whose dancing you admire or had a fabulous dance with by paying them a compliment...
3. Don't forget to show respect to fellow dancers or readers on the world wide web of salsa... the goal here is to educate and to learn to respect each other's differences, not insult each other's opinions or ideas.
4. Getting bored of doing the same moves over and over or don't like how you look when you're dancing? Set up a goal to take your salsa dancing to the next level...
5. Tired of going to the same old clubs dancing? Get together with some of your friends and pick a night to go to a salsa club you've never been to.
6. Tired of seeing the same people over and over in a club? Make a decision to go and check out another popular salsa club night for a change of pace, or start checking out the clubs which feature live bands.
7. Always wanted to finally learn about your favourite latin music? Pick one night a week to stay home and surf the net for information on artists, albums and to listen to sound clips from various websites.
8. Always admired and wanted to have the shape of a dancer's body to fit into those skimpy little outfits. Make out a realistic timeline to start working out 2-3 times a week for an hour, including cardio (for stamina and assist in reducing body fat), stretch (for maximum flexibility and to help reduce injuries) and light body-building to tone and strengthen muscles, not to bulk up. And even if you can't always stick to your schedule, turn them into appointments so you have no excuse not to go. After awhile, it will become as regular a habit as eating food every day.
9. Always wanted to compete in a dance competition? Find a partner and just do it... it shouldn't be just about who's going to win, but think of all the extra training and practicing you'll be doing to take your dancing to the next level. Also, set your goals to do your best under pressure and you won't let yourself down; and remember to have fun! Isn't that why you started dancing salsa in the first place?
10. Always wanted to go to a Salsa Congress but can't afford it? Start by cutting back on some extra expenses by always looking for free parking spots, cooking instead of eating out all the time, etc. -- you'd be amazed at how many dollars you can start saving. Pick a salsa congress that fits within your budget -- some of the best congresses are the small ones where you can get to know the dancers and are within driving distance. The cheapest way to travel is to ask 3 of your salsa friends to share travel and rooming arrangements.
And finally, always remember to smile and dance as if nobody's watching...
Salsa New Year Resolutions for 2003
by Rose Lau (aka Rose Knows...)
January 2003
1. Remember to have one dance with someone you don't know every time you go out to the clubs...
2. Remember to show appreciation to a fellow dancer whose dancing you admire or had a fabulous dance with by paying them a compliment...
3. Don't forget to show respect to fellow dancers or readers on the world wide web of salsa... the goal here is to educate and to learn to respect each other's differences, not insult each other's opinions or ideas.
4. Getting bored of doing the same moves over and over or don't like how you look when you're dancing? Set up a goal to take your salsa dancing to the next level...
5. Tired of going to the same old clubs dancing? Get together with some of your friends and pick a night to go to a salsa club you've never been to.
6. Tired of seeing the same people over and over in a club? Make a decision to go and check out another popular salsa club night for a change of pace, or start checking out the clubs which feature live bands.
7. Always wanted to finally learn about your favourite latin music? Pick one night a week to stay home and surf the net for information on artists, albums and to listen to sound clips from various websites.
8. Always admired and wanted to have the shape of a dancer's body to fit into those skimpy little outfits. Make out a realistic timeline to start working out 2-3 times a week for an hour, including cardio (for stamina and assist in reducing body fat), stretch (for maximum flexibility and to help reduce injuries) and light body-building to tone and strengthen muscles, not to bulk up. And even if you can't always stick to your schedule, turn them into appointments so you have no excuse not to go. After awhile, it will become as regular a habit as eating food every day.
9. Always wanted to compete in a dance competition? Find a partner and just do it... it shouldn't be just about who's going to win, but think of all the extra training and practicing you'll be doing to take your dancing to the next level. Also, set your goals to do your best under pressure and you won't let yourself down; and remember to have fun! Isn't that why you started dancing salsa in the first place?
10. Always wanted to go to a Salsa Congress but can't afford it? Start by cutting back on some extra expenses by always looking for free parking spots, cooking instead of eating out all the time, etc. -- you'd be amazed at how many dollars you can start saving. Pick a salsa congress that fits within your budget -- some of the best congresses are the small ones where you can get to know the dancers and are within driving distance. The cheapest way to travel is to ask 3 of your salsa friends to share travel and rooming arrangements.
And finally, always remember to smile and dance as if nobody's watching...