... really like your teacher! Its a given fact if you like your teacher or admire their ability to dance and instruct you will look up to them and you will find your self aiming to meet their levels.

... a good teacher should leave you looking forward to the next class, and cause enjoyment just by you being there

... a teacher needs to know how to have fun a little joke and giggle here or there but strictly not overboard to becoming fake.

... make sure your first Beginner class covers such fundamentals such as Timing & Counting

... a good teacher talks about 'Hygiene' and 'Etiquette' on the dance floor.

... a good teacher breaks steps down makes reference fairly to mens and ladies steps.

… a good teacher will explain the background of the dance form and its culture connection. ‘Okay so we are learning LA Salsa ~ how did it come about and which are the sister related dance styles I should be aware of.’

... a good teacher pauses and allows people to ask questions, encourages, whilst giving firm guidance.

... a good teacher takes feedback as well as gives it criticism where needed.

... a good teacher encourages a healthy social culture in the classroom. Perhaps organising picnics and other activities now and again to encourage individuals to get to know one another

... a good teacher keeps themselves and other instructors always in training on evolving dance styles etc? On top of the latest moves, trends, etc

... a proactive teacher encourages students to attend Latin events, enter Amateur dance competitions, involve students in dance expositions at festivals etc

... a good teacher encourages students to visit Salsa clubs and events to practice dancing to live Latin Bands which is a very different experience with that of dancing to recorded music.
Live bands sound different and you can actually feel more of the base beats, which is great in focusing on time. Some of Melbourne's best Salsa bands fuse in one song 'Cuban Timba Salsa' then 'Afro Cuban Rumba' and 'Latin Funk' melody ...so good training will have explained that although your dancing to a Salsa song it important to listen out for other tunes and change your steps to suit that moment in the music.

... a good teacher does not condone students to attending other dance studios to experience other teachers or teaching. If a teacher believe i their instruction they will not fear the fact of loosing you for a short time.

... avoid instructors who keep cancelling classes on you. If instructors are unable to teach they should always notify you in advance to a changes giving you the choice to attend or not. Or in the event of no notice that they are replaced with an assistant teacher who is up to speed on the  course structure so you get value for money and perhaps an even nicer experience!

... avoid teachers who keep moving studio locations on you this takes up precious energy in adjusting to new location, finding parking etc

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