Third, your instructor needs to have people skills. The instructor must be able to relate to the people in the class, enjoy working with people, and be able to work with a diversity of people and a variety of dance capabilities. And fourth of course, the instructor must have a desire to teach. The dance instructor must have the attitude, interest, and ability to translate the Salsa steps, styling, and related elements into form, format, or content that the student can understand, along with the innate desire to do so. Additionally he or she should be patient, thorough, and supportive.
Patience is a critical asset for the instructor.
It is frustrating for both teacher and student when you are having trouble explaining and obtaining the students' understanding about some dance element. Thoroughness matters if the full learning process is to be successful. Seek out the instructor who expects you to do it well and will not accept that which is only adequate. The instructor who is willing to offer constructive criticism will generally demand more of you and as a result, push you more towards excellence. In addition the instructor should also be aware of and informed about the various Salsa activities in the area.