Reach dance studio is a new dance studio in OKC, whose party notices started to pop up in my feed.
Around here beginning April, dance parties are coming back. After one year Corona break.
I checked out their salsa social this past Saturday (5/8/21). There were many salsa people I knew (Good to see you guys again); also new people I met for the first time (Nice meeting you).
Earlier the day, they were inviting Salsa instructor Gerisha Figueroa from Houston for workshops (that I missed).
Salsa party can be held in many different settings (club, pub, restaurant, for example). This place is a dance studio with hardwood floor, full wall mirror, and barre on the other side.
It is a setting dedicated to dance training and practice, also a setting easy to watch dance under good illumination.
Actually, watching others dancing is my habit and hobby at any party. After this one year break, the habit still stays. It is something I appreciate, and I appreciate it more if good dancing is presented.
Usually it is easy to find who the instructor/professional is, just by watching.
Most men and many women cheat on steps in social dance. You can tell which one is a professional by precision of their steps and moves. They look more purposeful in dancing.
After all, they have to demonstrate the steps and moves countless times.
This precision thing is true for all dances. In addition, good salsa instructors really can dance with hips. It was a nice demonstration.
Ballroom Latin instructors try to teach the "dance with hips" as cuban motion, and have their student practice with figure-8 motion exercise to loosen and liberate hips. But it is rare to see it well-danced in social dance floor around here.
Another trait of good salsa dancers, I was reminded, is their high energy and agility.
Probably this is a culture thing in salsa dancing. For example, tango instructors distinguish themselves with posture, poise, balance and precision of their technique. Then they can add energy.
Salsa energy is there at first. It is raw and strong. Then they add technique and precision.
I guess this is enough of dance culture comparison, for today.
In summary, it's "precision, hip, energy".
Reach dance studio seems to be a good place to learn and enjoy dancing. I recommend the place.
