SHOES! SHOES! SHOES!
WHAT ABOUT
SHOES?
Footwear
is very important. If you own a pair of dance shoes
or dance trainers then you are up and running already;
however, if you don't please read on ...
Ladies,
when
you are learning, you are best served by shoes with a
low/medium heel height which give support around the
ankle and toes. Smooth leather, man made composite or suede
soles are recommended
Gentlemen beware of
trainers or footwear with any grip as these provide
traction when dancing and you will risk ankle/knee
injuries. Again smooth leather or suede soles
are best. Also, please try not to wear shoes with long
toes; you will tend to step on your partner's toes or dance
at an angle in order to avoid this! Not
good!!
Salsaparami
suggests you wait until you progress to level 2 or have
been dancing for a few months before investing in expensive
dance shoes. Men in particular will notice the difference
if they have been wearing normal shoes! Dance trainers can
always be used after should you decide to give up dancing.
You can purchase shoes at a reasonable cost from Rotate.
You will be taken directly to their website if you click on
the button which you can find on the side panel. Type
'salsaparami' in the box for a free shoe bag!