Section 1: Joining The Salsa Club
How old must I be to join The Salsa Club?
Prospective members must be eighteen years old or older when they sign up. There is no maximum age—dancing is the secret source of eternal youth.
The Salsa Club has filled all of its membership slots. Is there any chance of extra memberships being made available?
No. There only 50 memberships available. Prospective members can join The Salsa Club’s waiting list—should a membership become vacated and available it shall be offered to people on the list on a first-come, first-serve basis.
I do not have a membership. Can I drop into The Salsa Club’s classes or socials?
No.
Can I join The Salsa Club on a per-class basis if, for example, I travel extensively or have other commitments that necessitate a periodic absence from classes?
No. The Salsa Club’s classes are hosted in the evenings from 18h30 to 20h30 from Mondays to Thursday. These hours work well for its members who want something interesting, social, and active to do in the evenings. They are, however, challenging for people with professions that require frequent traveling, parents without adequate childcare, and conflicting schedules (with other hobbies or time constraints).
Does The Salsa Club offer short-term memberships?
No. Each membership is valid for a year (from January to December) or from the time of commencement to the end of year.
Section 2: Dancing at The Salsa Club
What type of dance styles are offered at The Salsa Club?
The Salsa Club teaches LA-style or “salsa on-1” (it is danced in a linear fashion and is characterised by the forward-back basic, the cross-body lead, and numerous turn patterns). Bachata and cha-cha are the other dance styles that are integrated into the The Salsa Club’s curriculum as well.
Kizomba and other dance styles are not offered.
Can I choose which dance I want to learn?
No. Members agree to join a special dancing journey defined by the bouquet of Latin American dances offered by The Salsa Club.
I do not have a dance partner. Is this a problem?
Not at all. There are plenty of people to dance with in each class.
If I bring a partner will I only dance with that one person?
No. The Salsa Club teaches social dancing which requires members to rotate their dance partners. This allows dancers to become acquainted with various leading and following styles.
Is prior dancing experience required?
No.
I have danced before? Which group will I be in?
All prospective members with previous dancing experience will be assessed to determine the best group in which to place them.
How long before I am a good dancer?
What defines a “good dancer” differs from place to place and person to person. The Salsa Club favours technique, simplicity, and a graceful style of dancing. The dancing curriculum is designed to provide its members with continuous upward learning curves that encourage constant improvement and evolution. The Salsa Club’s members embark on a “dancing journey”, they do not go to a “dance destination.” Thus, a good dancer is one who is constantly learning and evolving.
Is there a dress code?
Not really. But the more comfortably one dresses, the better one dances. Since dancing is a physical and aerobic activity, the following should be borne in mind by prospective dancers:
- Avoid wearing hiking or construction boots; slippers or sandals; high heels or any type of boots; wedges and other platform shoes. Light sneakers with thin soles will do.
- Shorts, trousers, gym or yoga leggings, and a simple t-shirt are all one needs to dance. Baggy clothing and anything that must be constantly “pulled up or down” should be avoided.
- Long hair needs to be firmly tied (to avoid whipping partners or other dancers when dancing).
- Antiperspirants and deodorant are essential. Heavy colognes and perfumes are not encouraged. Fresh breath, too, is imperative for all couple dances. (The Salsa Club keeps a fresh supply of mints in its studio.)
Do I need professional dancing shoes?
No.
Where can I purchase dancing shoes (if I want them)?
Professional dancing shoes can be purchased at the following outlets in South Africa:
- Ballet & Dance Emporium (Cape Town): 32 Plein Street; Phone: +27 21 462 7331
- Dance Boutique (Pretoria)
Various online shops around the world stock, sell, and deliver dancing shoes to Namibia. Care must be taken to ensure that correct shoe sizes and any other shipping costs have been properly accounted for.
I would like to lose weight and become fit. Will dancing help?
Dancing is an aerobic and physically challenging activity with cardiovascular benefits. However, it should be coupled with a healthy lifestyle (a balanced diet and regular exercise) if one would like to lose weight and be fit.
Where can I find salsa, bachata, and cha-cha music?
The Salsa Club’s blog curates playlists for its members and any interested third-party. Music can be purchased or streamed from popular platforms such as Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, Tidal, and many others.
Who can I expect to meet at The Salsa Club?
Doctors, accountants, lawyers, engineers, university lecturers, graphic designers, IT consultants, writers, photographers, and many others—The Salsa Club’s membership is eclectic and welcoming.
Section 3: Service offerings
Does The Salsa Club host parties outside of its studio?
Yes. Sabor! is The Salsa Club’s monthly salsa social; it brings together dance enthusiasts in Windhoek to enjoy the vigour and magic of social dancing. It is hosted at The Village each month.
Does The Salsa Club provide team-building workshops?
Yes. The Rhy-Team workshops use timeless wisdom from the dance floor to foster confident and supportive leadership, motivated collaboration, and focused problem-solving.
Can I take private classes at The Salsa Club or at my private residence?
No. The Salsa Club does not offer private classes.
Does The Salsa Club provide wedding choreography for couples?
No.
Is the Doek Studio available for venue-hire?
No.
I am a dance (or fitness) instructor. Can I rent studio time from The Salsa Club?
No.
Does The Salsa Club have any vacancies of any kind?
No.
