Salsa Clothes and Shoes

There are very few rules and regulations about what Salsa clothes you should wear to learn in, apart from this one big one:- Shoes.

You must wear the right shoes to learn this dance – a flat sole is vital so that you can turn properly.

You can wear shoes with a heel if you wish (although a very thin stiletto type heel is NOT recommended for beginners) as long as the sole under the ball of the foot is flat and shiny – not ridged in any way and certainly not rubber.

Trying to turn in shoes that have a very strong grip can damage your ankles. Smooth soles will enable you to turn smoothly.

That’s the only rule of what to wear to learn Salsa. The rest is just common sense. For example, you’ll get very hot and sweaty in a club so leave your winter gear at the door. And if the class is being held in a club, it might be worthwhile checking if the club has a dress code before you go.

Ladies, as your dancing progresses and you get into doing more turns and spins, clothing that has a bit of looseness to it, or something that is a little more flowing than usual can accentuate the turn. Why not try loosely tying a small fringed scarf around your hips to add panache to your movements?

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