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/Middle-Fuel-6402 9d ago

On the socials I’ve been, attractive women seem to get invited more. There’s often a girl in her 20s that’s literally never had a class in her life and men will go after her and happily and patiently teach her stuff on the dance floor. (I’m not approving of this, just sharing observations)

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u/aBunchOfSmolDoggos 8d ago

Sadly this is something i have also seen. If you are smiling and having fun, more likely to be invited. If you are a good dancer, more likely to be invited. If you look conventionally attractive, more likely to be invited. All three? You wont be able to take a break because people will be lining up for you.

I dont ask those creepy men for dances even though some of them are decent dancers. They clearly use their rudimentary salsa skills to try to impress young beginners who don't know any better. I love asking those beginners to dance afterwards and showing tham what it feels like to dance with someone that's not trying to get in their pants.