r/Salsa • u/HorseElectronic3477 • 9d ago

Skill level

I am convinced, and I will die on this hill, that the number, quality and frequency of strangers coming to ask you out for a dance is a strong solid indicator of how good you are at dancing.

I do not mean a random ask. I mean where strangers search for, will wait and beeline for you.

For example, the fact I rarely get asked by strangers (when they do it is a random ask) and I only dance with people I know, is a clear indication that my dance is lucking.

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u/dondegroovily 9d ago

But not truly strangers, but regulars at your dance scene that you don't know well

Genuine strangers have no idea how you dance

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u/Gnomeric 8d ago

I am pretty sure many experienced dancers regularly scan the floor to see if there are good dancers they don't recognize.

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u/Own_Affect_7931 8d ago

It's true, I do this.

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u/RhythmGeek2022 8d ago

In a way, it’s the opposite. If you get asked by intermediate / advanced strangers then you know it’s either because of your dancing or your looks. Both are observable

If people you know ask you to dance it might be due to your personality or because of social reasons (how well they know you, etc.)