Arrangements for other locations or small groups is possible. Ladies wanting private instruction from Techi on styling techniques should contact Jake for an appointment. Back to Top of Jake's Page Dance Shoes You need leather sole shoes to dance Salsa and be able to turn. Street shoes can be used, but they tend to be a little slippery on a good hardwood dance floor. Real dance shoes have a suede bottom, which is a little more grippy, but just right.
Many students ask about music that is good for practice.
So, slower tempo music is great for building your skills. The simplest reason for this is that dancing is an expression of music, and as such it must follow the music. ALL musicians count when they learn music, so we have to as well. As you learn, you can count with the music to keep your moves on beat. There are many many others of course, with a wide variety of styles and tempos.