salsarhythms
03-03-2004, 01:29 AM
Life is funny.
You know where you are, and you know where you want to be...
...but you don't know how to "bridge" that gap.
You know, the "gap" between where you are and where you
want to be...sometimes you won't even know that there is a gap
because sometimes we don't think of things along these terms, but...
...The gaps are always there.
The trick is to find ways to bridge those gaps...that's how you achieve
success...in dancing, life, business...whatever.
The first thing you have to do is figure out where you are (dance-wise)
which should be pretty easy if you can be honest with yourself, but...
If you CAN'T be honest with yourself, have someone else tell you. :D
So now that you know where you are, figure out where you want
to be...
It may be the next level in your salsa dancing, or perhaps more shines
in your arsenal, or maybe better styling...
Whatever, figure out what is the next step you'd like to be at.
Ok, now that you have where you are and where you want to be, it's
time to bridge that gap.
First, research.
Find out what it is you need to achieve your end-result. Will it require some private lessons? Or maybe there's a video out there that will help...
Maybe, it's just getting more "real-world" experience...what ever it is
you won't know unless you research.
Start out with your circle of friends, then move on to other dancers you
know, then get online, come here to Dance-Forums and ask...
You'll be surprised how many other people are trying to "bridge" the same
gaps you are and so...BAM
There you've got your "master-mind" group.
After you've researched and figured out what it is you need to do,
it's time that you IMPLEMENT!!
I can't stress this enough you MUST IMPLEMENT!
I'm always surprised with conversations I have with many many people.
It seems that everyone KNOWS what they need to do, so I've come
to the conclusion that most people don't have a "lack-of-knowledge"
problem...
Most people have an "implementation" problem.
So make sure that you implement.
If that means paying for privates...go ahead and DO IT.
If that means buying a video...go ahead and DO IT.
If that means (fill in the blank)...go ahead and JUST DO IT.
Ok, let's recap...
To bridge your salsa dancing gaps you must:
1. Figure out where you are (if you can't be honest with yourself
have someone else rate you)
2. Figure out where you want to be (shines, partnerwork, styling, etc...)
3. Research possible solutions via friends, salsa dancing buddies, forums
and etc...
4. Implement your results.
That's it...
But please don't forget the most important thing:
I M P L E M E N T ! ! !
Until next time...
Good Salsa Dancing,
Fernando Cruz
You know where you are, and you know where you want to be...
...but you don't know how to "bridge" that gap.
You know, the "gap" between where you are and where you
want to be...sometimes you won't even know that there is a gap
because sometimes we don't think of things along these terms, but...
...The gaps are always there.
The trick is to find ways to bridge those gaps...that's how you achieve
success...in dancing, life, business...whatever.
The first thing you have to do is figure out where you are (dance-wise)
which should be pretty easy if you can be honest with yourself, but...
If you CAN'T be honest with yourself, have someone else tell you. :D
So now that you know where you are, figure out where you want
to be...
It may be the next level in your salsa dancing, or perhaps more shines
in your arsenal, or maybe better styling...
Whatever, figure out what is the next step you'd like to be at.
Ok, now that you have where you are and where you want to be, it's
time to bridge that gap.
First, research.
Find out what it is you need to achieve your end-result. Will it require some private lessons? Or maybe there's a video out there that will help...
Maybe, it's just getting more "real-world" experience...what ever it is
you won't know unless you research.
Start out with your circle of friends, then move on to other dancers you
know, then get online, come here to Dance-Forums and ask...
You'll be surprised how many other people are trying to "bridge" the same
gaps you are and so...BAM
There you've got your "master-mind" group.
After you've researched and figured out what it is you need to do,
it's time that you IMPLEMENT!!
I can't stress this enough you MUST IMPLEMENT!
I'm always surprised with conversations I have with many many people.
It seems that everyone KNOWS what they need to do, so I've come
to the conclusion that most people don't have a "lack-of-knowledge"
problem...
Most people have an "implementation" problem.
So make sure that you implement.
If that means paying for privates...go ahead and DO IT.
If that means buying a video...go ahead and DO IT.
If that means (fill in the blank)...go ahead and JUST DO IT.
Ok, let's recap...
To bridge your salsa dancing gaps you must:
1. Figure out where you are (if you can't be honest with yourself
have someone else rate you)
2. Figure out where you want to be (shines, partnerwork, styling, etc...)
3. Research possible solutions via friends, salsa dancing buddies, forums
and etc...
4. Implement your results.
That's it...
But please don't forget the most important thing:
I M P L E M E N T ! ! !
Until next time...
Good Salsa Dancing,
Fernando Cruz