I love salsa dancing. But it is not just salsa dancing. I really love the sense of community that salsa dancers bring together. I realized that if you don't dance you may not understand why people like me (and the 106 members of our meetup group) are stuck on salsa. So here is my list of why I (and you) should be stuck on salsa:
1) Fun Way to Exercise -Salsa is an excellent way to burn calories! A good metric for a great salsa night is to leave the party DRENCHED with sweat! You come looking cute and leave looking crazy --but who cares. It is way more fun than running on the treadmill. ( Take it from me, I have 2 month old son, so I am willing to do anything and everything to lose this baby weight!!)
2) Great Way to Meet People-Salsa dancers come from a variety of backgrounds and walks of life. We have a myriad of Annapolis professionals in our meetup group --a doctor, several stay at home moms, a PHD ecology researcher, lots of retirees -- the list goes on and on! Sometimes it can be hard to meet people in the Annapolis area, but our salsa community is warm AND welcoming! So if you are single in the area --give our parties a try. And best thing about it that partners are NOT required!
3) The Ultimate Way to Bring Your Sexy and Your Swag Back- There is nothing more hot than a man that is confident in his dancing abilities. I have seen 85 year old men twirl 21 year old hotties all night on the dance floor. AND I have seen beautiful silver haired women cha cha with 22 year old hunks! Age and looks don't really matter. What matters is your ability to dance and your confidence on the dance floor. The best way to build confidence on the dance is to take lessons and practice, practice practice. My husband and I met salsa dancing and we get better each and every time we dance. And keeping things spicy is critical to the longevity of any marriage or relationship! Trust me if you even pick up only a little bit of salsa's hip action, your husband will notice --and thank you. :) The same works for husbands, your wives' will thank you too. And if you are dating --a salsa night out could be an awesome, different, and maybe even lucky date night!
Are you there yet? Have I convinced you? Are you stuck on salsa? GREAT! I hope to see you at our next Salsa Thursdays event at the Met in downtown Annapolis.
In the meantime, stay connected to the Annapolis Salsa community by
joining our meetup group: www.meetup.com/annapolis-salsa/
