Learn How To Dance And Score Huge Points With Latin Women

This post is aimed at all the non-Latino men who read my blog. If you’re North American, Australian, or European or from any other region outside of Latin America, and not of Latino background, you’re generally not expected to know how to dance. In fact those that have traveled to Latin America before you, and have dared to go on the dance floor, have established a perception across Latin America that “gringos” don’t know how to dance.

In general a “gringo,” is a term used to refer to any foreigner, although it started as a term used to refer to North Americans, mainly from the United States. Today the common perception is that if you’re a gringo aka foreigner, and not of Latino background, you will most likely not know how to dance. Most women and men are already use to seeing “gringos” dance in their own funny and weird way so you won’t loose any points if you don’t know how to dance.

So don’t be scared that you’ll make a fool of yourself by trying to dance to the music. The perception is already in place that you will not know how to dance, so just have fun. By hitting the dance floor and dancing to Latin rhythms you’ll appear to be fun and carefree, and even confident even though you know that you don’t know how to dance. Since everyone will not expect you to know how to dance you won’t loose any points by trying.

The real game changer comes in, if you DO know how to dance. If you’ve taken the time to go into salsa, or Latin dance classes back at home, before you travel. And if you’ve taken the time to learn how to move to Latin music and the rhythms you will score HUGE points with the women. Since you’re not expected to have one dancing bone in your body, the women will be amazed that you know how to dance, and you will stand out from all the other gringos who’ve ever traveled to Latin America.

What To Learn?
I suggest learning how to dance salsa and merengue and a bit if reggeaton. Salsa music can be found just about anywhere you go in Latin America and in many other regions of the world. Salsa can come in handy almost anywhere you travel even in places as far off as Asia, and Europe. Merengue has in recent years broken outside of just the Caribbean into other regions of Latin America. Reggeaton is a lot easier and is another genre of Latin music that has caught on big all over Latin America. I recommend starting with these three because they will be most useful and are the most widely accepted types of music and dance throughout Latin America. If you’re interested in learning how to dance Latin music, check out my post on Five Steps to Learning Latin Dance.

What If You’re Black or Latino
If you’re black you may or may not be expected to know how to dance. For example if you’re in Colombia, people might think you’re from Cartagena, and they may expect you to know how to dance better then the average gringo. If you’re in Brazil, people might think your from Salvador and they may expect you to know how to dance better then the gringo as well.

If you’re Latino, you’re expected to know how to dance just about anywhere you go. The good news is that most people of Latin American background know how to dance, even if they were born and raised outside of Latin America. However even if your of Latin American background and you don’t know how to dance, you do have an excuse… you grew up abroad.

Five Steps To Learning Latin Dance

If you don’t already know, dancing to Latin music is a lot of fun, and can be very sensual. It’s a great way to express yourself through your body movements and music, and also a great way to get up close and personal with foreign women who love to dance. Most Latin dances involve some form of hand holding and embracing of your dance partner.

There are many fun ways to learn different types of Latin dance, and it helps to give each a try in order to maximize your potential. Regardless of the way in which you learn or practice and learn Latin dance, you will always have a stellar time. Going to Latin dance lessons will allow you to practice with real partners and teachers. Watching instructional Latin dance DVDs can give you a chance to learn at your own pace. Going to clubs and experiencing the real dance culture can keep you in touch with the vibrant and exciting nature of Latin dance.

#1. The basics. Loosen up and start slow. Latin music is all about being loose and feeling the rhythm of the music. Don’t try to learn all the dances at once, your going to get confused. Start off with the dance that you like most, and start off with the basic steps. Although Latin America has probably about 10-15 different dances, the three most popular ones internationally are salsa, merengue, and bachata (you can click the links to view sample videos). The popularity of these types of music and dance differ throughout different Latin American regions but if you’re planning on practicing in the United States, Canada, Australia or the U.K. these types are the main ones you will have access to.

#2. Get some Latina female friends. Latin women love to dance. There are very few Latin women who don’t enjoy going out and dancing a night away. It’s a perfect way to setup a weekend date with a Latina and her friends.

#3. Watch youtube videos or DVD training classes. DVD training programs are available all over the Internet. There are also many great free videos on websites like youtube. You can even find free dance class videos on youtube so that you can learn the basics from home at your own pace.

#4. Take dance classes. Dance classes are great places to meet dance partners and learn at the same time. Going to Latin dance lessons will allow you to practice with real partners and teachers. At the same time, as the classes progress you will make friends and often time, you can arrange for group outings to go out and practice.

#5. Go out to Latin nights and get practice. If you don’t practice you will soon forget everything you learned. Once you get a dance down, make sure you take the time to practice once a week or once every other week for an extended period of time.

One important thing to remember is that if you’re NOT Latino, you’re really not expected to know how to dance Latin music. Very few American men learn how to dance this music, so women will be pleasantly surprised to find out that you just know the basics, let alone anything more then the basics. My point is that you don’t have to dance like the best guy in the club. Even the most basic steps will impress the ladies simply because you’re a “gringo” that took the time to learn how to dance this music, and because there are so many other “gringos” that wouldn’t have a clue how to.