To learn salsa as quickly and comfortably as possible, try to listen to the music as often as you can. In other words, if you're not comfortable hanging out at the clubs, then keep salsa music in your car. The more familiar the music is to you, the easier it will be to dance to it.

Dancing in rhythm with the music and on the right beat can be difficult for students… and people more familiar with salsa music, or music in general, seem to have less trouble dancing on the beat. And be careful: those who constantly dance off-rhythm (and continue to advance in salsa anyway) will have a difficult time un-doing their mistake and getting back on rhythm, once they try.

LEARN TO SALSA IN L.A.!
Take classes with Tenia.

See LearnToSalsa.com's current schedule of classes!

P.O. Box 9211
Marina del Rey
CA 90295

For DJ services, contact "Papo" Wally Correa Promotion, visit: .www.salsapapo.com

For salsa lessons in Orange County, check out www.ocsalsa.com

Can't always make it class?

Do you live too far away to take Tenia's classes?

Don't worry, Tenia's new instructional videos  will show you all you need to learn  Salsa. They're the most fun you'll have with any salsa video...

And, with the availability of DVDs, you can learn at your own pace.

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Hailed as the world's best instructional video, Tenia's Learn To Salsa Vol. I video will have you dancing in no time. Her thorough & detailed instruction make learning easy, and fun. Tenia and her partner Raul breakdown each of the 15 steps so you don't miss a thing.

Learn To Salsa Vol. II is for the intermediate/advanced student. All 8 combinations will challenge and improve your technique. Tenia is known the world over for her sexy and sensual styling. She'll show you how to accentuate & perfect your dancing to bring out the Salsero in you.

Trying to find music to practice your salsa steps to? Try these great CDS:

Salsa Moderna (Artist compilation)

Melcochita - Dancing Salsa Deluxe

Greatest Salsa Classics of Colombia '97 (Vedisco Records)

Sonora Carruseles "Heavy Salsa" '99 (Miami Records)

Salsa Fresca (Artist compilation)

(these CDs can easily be found at Amazon.com)

Listen to Salsa Music on 90.7 Canto Tropical Saturdays 8 - 10 PM (PST)

If you are not ready to invest in dance shoes (which will run you about $100), make sure your shoes at least pass this criteria:

Men:
Smooth sole (avoid sneakers), some heel, comfortable fit (boots & dress shoes are fine).

Ladies:
Smooth sole, some heel, no clogs or slip-on shoes-- try and wear shoes with ankle straps/support, heels should be comfortable.

Where to buy in the Los Angeles area:

Champion Dance Shoes
3383 Barham Blvd., LA
323-874-8704

John March Shoes
4352 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach
562-426-1009

Sundays The Boathouse 301 Santa Monica Pier (310) 393-6475            Steven’s Steakhouse 5332 E. Stevens Place, Commerce (213) 723-9856

Mondays El Floridita 1253 N. Vine St., Hollywood (213) 871-8612 Rudolpho’s 2500 Riverside Dr., Silverlake (213) 669-1226

Tuesdays Point 705 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach (310) 372-9705

Wednesdays Rudolpho’s 2500 Riverside Dr., Silverlake (213) 669-1226                       El Floridita 1253 N. Vine St., Hollywood (213) 871-8612

Thursdays The Conga Room 5364 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles (323) 938-1696 Torrance Marriott 3635 Fashion Way, Torrance (310) 316-3636   Sagebrush

Fridays El Floridita 1253 N. Vine St., Hollywood (213) 871-8612 The Mayan 1038 S. Hill St., Los Angeles (213) 746-4287

Saturdays The Mayan 1038 S. Hill St., Los Angeles (213) 746-4287