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Ivan writes

Twenty-six years of teaching beginners, written down. Mostly about the things nobody warns you about.

Is It Ever Too Late to Start Dancing? The Benefits of Dancing at Any Age

Discover the proven physical, mental, and social benefits of dance, and why it’s never too late to begin your salsa journey.

Salsa On1 or On2: which one should you learn?

Within a month of starting salsa in Amsterdam you will hear both words. What the difference actually is, how to hear it, and which one to begin with.

Why Following Often Feels Easier at First, and Why That Changes

Following often feels easier in the first weeks and harder later on. Why that flips, and what it means for how you practise.

When should beginners start going to socials

Starting salsa or bachata in Amsterdam? Don’t wait. Learn why social dancing is key and where to practice at free socials in Amsterdam.