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Ivan writes

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

Salsa partnerwork vs solo classes: why you need both

Partnerwork teaches you to dance together. Solo salsa classes improve body movement, styling and musicality. Discover why both matter at Extremos Amsterdam.

Which is easier to learn, salsa or bachata?

Bachata is easier in the first hour. Salsa takes longer to click and gives you more once it does. The honest comparison from a dance school in Amsterdam.

Can you learn to salsa in one day?

The honest answer from a dance school in Amsterdam. What three and a half hours actually gives you, what it does not, and who a bootcamp is for.

Can you learn salsa without a partner?

You don't need a partner to learn salsa. How partner rotation works, what to expect in your first class, and how to start salsa in Amsterdam.

What to wear to a salsa class

The honest answer from a dance school in Amsterdam. What actually matters, what does not, and the small things that catch people out in their first class.

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.