Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Before dancing, take a few deep breaths and relax your upper body. Think about[...]

Practice regularly, so that you build up muscle memory. Use a mirror to check[...]

Try practicing with music at home, count the beat out loud, and focus on[...]

This is a common concern among novice dancers, but thankfully, it's rarely a problem.[...]

Solo practice is actually very valuable. You can practice Shine-Moves (solo footwork) in front[...]

Partner swapping is a completely natural part of salsa courses and usually takes place[...]

It will to happen, and it's going just fine! This happens even with experienced[...]

Then you have everything to gain by trying salsa! Many shy people feel comfortable[...]

Nope! It's an advantage to practice with different partners, actually. On courses, you often[...]

This varies from person to person, but in general, you'll notice a distinct difference[...]

Salsa is first and foremost a social arena, not a dating service – but[...]

Not at all! Dancing has no expiration date. The salsa community has people of[...]

Yes, the sense of rhythm is something that can be trained! Very few have[...]

No! Beginner's courses are designed for people who have never danced before. The instructor[...]

Yes, absolutely! The vast majority of people feel awkward at first. It is unaccustomed coordination[...]

Choose comfortable clothes and shoes that allow freedom of movement:✅ Clothes: T-shirt, trousers/tights or[...]

Then you should contact the dance school or the instructor! They are used to[...]

No, you don't need a partner to participate! Most beginners come alone, and on[...]

To learn faster, you can:🎵 Listen to salsa music regularly to get familiar with[...]

Yes! Salsa is for all ages and does not require any special physical form.[...]

Salsa may look complicated, but the basic steps are simple and can be learned[...]

SalsaNor is a non-profit cultural organization in Norway that promotes Latin American and Caribbean[...]

The goal is to create an inclusive and diverse dance environment where everyone can[...]

SalsaNor Ung is a membership category for young members up to and including the[...]

SalsaNor organizes dance courses, workshops, social dance evenings and major festivals, including Oslo Caribbean[...]

Anyone interested in salsa and Latin dance, both active dancers and supporting members, are[...]

The membership fee is 125 NOK for a main membership. For an additional membership[...]

You can sign up via SalsaNor's website or by direct links to registration forms[...]

Membership gives discounts on dance courses, festivals and other dance events that SalsaNor organizes[...]

Yes, SalsaNor Trondheim is a separate membership association for the local dance community in[...]

Yes, as a member you get access to exclusive member events and discounted prices[...]

Membership is valid for the current year and gives access to the annual meeting[...]

Information about upcoming courses, festivals and social dance evenings can be found on SalsaNor's[...]

You can participate by signing up for their dance classes and workshops, attending social[...]

SalsaNor's vision is to open a new world of Latin American dance, music, and[...]

Through dance programs in schools, free dance courses for various social groups, and digitization[...]

SalsaNor was founded in the late 1990s in Norway by a group of passionate[...]

Reggaeton is a music and dance style with roots in Latin America, known for its[...]

Bachata is a romantic dance form from the Dominican Republic, characterized by its sensual movements[...]

Rueda de Casino is a group form of Cuban salsa where couples form a circle[...]

Cuban salsa, also known as Casino, is a lively and rhythmic dance originating in Cuba,[...]