Oo yes, if a leader says to me after the dance: “you are so light (soft etc)”. That is the highest compliment I could receive 🥰. My mission in life is to be as agile and light as a follower as possible.
Some followers are super relaxed about being touched, while others are highly sensitive. This should go without saying that I'm not trying to do anything inappropriate and of course if the woman feels uncomfortable with something then I'm not going to push her boundaries - or find another partner. It's just that occasionally I get a bad reaction from what I thought was a normal move e.g. It seemed to work well with most other followers, but I'm left questioning myself, did I do something wrong. To what extent should I take on someone's reaction, if it's only on the odd occasion?
I think just by saying it, you have a very healthy approach. Questioning it and being aware is a good way to go. Not every move is not for everyone, and that's OK. And that's the beauty of dancing with different people 😉. But don't best yourself for it...its very normal process 🤗
I usually dont notice the sexy type since im so invested in the moves and feeling the music but if someone did the mouth thing to me i wouldn't know how to continue 😂
Hehe, guilty of 1 and 2, aspiring to become 5 someday 😅. As for 1, I sometimes correct leaders if they are off music in the class, but almost never on the dance floor, only my bf rarely, and do not see a problem with it. If a leader corrects me in the class, I am grateful
I think I'm a mix of all, except the sexy one. I can't do sexy if I try, goofy yes, sexy no. And I am very ok with that. I am trying to practice and drill daily but sometimes my balance is still off. In fact I've been practicing so much recently that when I was dancing with my husband the other night he practically had to drag me around the dance floor (aka our living room). We have a lot of fun together and that is the whole point of dancing for us - we love the musicality and we have a lot of fun together doing it. Loving your videos Rasa, your technique is awesome and I'm learning a lot from you. Xx
@@DanceWithRasa we met through salsa ❤️ He used to teach and I attended his classes. I loved the dance and you know, the instructor was cute 🤭 A wedding and 3 kids later we're both a little rusty, but we're picking it up again. Rxxx
First three types are the 85% of the dance scene where I'm from. And I would make a distinction between being an 'easy follow' and being light as a feather. Not that you mentioned the first one.
I have an important question regarding the "sexy" follower. Sometimes, they try to get a little "close" during sensual bachata. Now, as a single guy, I don't mind this. But at the same time I know that other women are watching me dance, and they might get the impression that I'm the one initiating the sexy dance and avoid dancing with me. Should I stop the "sexy" follower from getting close to save my reputation?
You don't need to protect your reputation. Just be honest. If you are enjoying it and it's coming from them, there's nothing wrong. However, you have to think what kind of dancer you want people to think you are, respectful, sensual, sexy , fun....so that is what's important 😉
Something to add to the sexy followers are the pieces of clothing that look good but make the follower annoying to lead, i.e. hard to the touch materials, spikes at shoulder, threads at the back. Pony tails are cool, getting slapped by one is not that much.
Drunken girls with pony tails when dancing El Uno (where the girl is in front of the guy standing backwards in cuban salsa) lol :'D And they just smashing your face with their long hair...because want to look at you desperately lol
Yeeesssss 1. I don't want to follow 🙈 2. have noudel hands 🙈 3. are like a rock 🙈 4. am sexy 🙈 5. áááánd also like butter 🙈 😬😬😬 Is there hoop for me? 🤣🤣🤣
I think it also depends on the leaders though. Some leaders are not giving obvious signs, so then you have to continuously concentrate, either lead yourself or tense up. With others, it's like butter.
There are the eels in bachata. They're totally overdoing their hip movements for every step so their shoulders and arms constantly move. They might think they are sexy but you don't know in which direction they're going. The constant motion in your frame is just distracting. My reaction is that I just want to get rid of them. In contrast there are the rubber follows. They're also very flexible, but their frame is calm and they are good at sensual bachata moves. I do like these follows.
Oo yes, if a leader says to me after the dance: “you are so light (soft etc)”. That is the highest compliment I could receive 🥰. My mission in life is to be as agile and light as a follower as possible.
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its so difficult when someone wont let you lead or tells you were your are going wrong, its great when you get to dance with Rasa mind
You are sweet 😅
You absolutely nailed this! 😂 👏
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Some followers are super relaxed about being touched, while others are highly sensitive. This should go without saying that I'm not trying to do anything inappropriate and of course if the woman feels uncomfortable with something then I'm not going to push her boundaries - or find another partner.
It's just that occasionally I get a bad reaction from what I thought was a normal move e.g. It seemed to work well with most other followers, but I'm left questioning myself, did I do something wrong.
To what extent should I take on someone's reaction, if it's only on the odd occasion?
I think just by saying it, you have a very healthy approach. Questioning it and being aware is a good way to go. Not every move is not for everyone, and that's OK. And that's the beauty of dancing with different people 😉. But don't best yourself for it...its very normal process 🤗
Good advice thanks
Thank you❤❤❤
Pleasure 🙏
I usually dont notice the sexy type since im so invested in the moves and feeling the music but if someone did the mouth thing to me i wouldn't know how to continue 😂
Hehe, guilty of 1 and 2, aspiring to become 5 someday 😅. As for 1, I sometimes correct leaders if they are off music in the class, but almost never on the dance floor, only my bf rarely, and do not see a problem with it. If a leader corrects me in the class, I am grateful
😁😁thank you for sharing
I think I'm a mix of all, except the sexy one. I can't do sexy if I try, goofy yes, sexy no. And I am very ok with that. I am trying to practice and drill daily but sometimes my balance is still off. In fact I've been practicing so much recently that when I was dancing with my husband the other night he practically had to drag me around the dance floor (aka our living room). We have a lot of fun together and that is the whole point of dancing for us - we love the musicality and we have a lot of fun together doing it. Loving your videos Rasa, your technique is awesome and I'm learning a lot from you. Xx
So amazing you both can dance together and have fun 💓
@@DanceWithRasa we met through salsa ❤️ He used to teach and I attended his classes. I loved the dance and you know, the instructor was cute 🤭 A wedding and 3 kids later we're both a little rusty, but we're picking it up again. Rxxx
@@RainyJohnson that is the sweetest story ever ❤️
First three types are the 85% of the dance scene where I'm from. And I would make a distinction between being an 'easy follow' and being light as a feather. Not that you mentioned the first one.
Cool 😎
There are also the annoying type that refusing to follow and want to solo every damn time.
Yeah , that's definitely mot ideal 👌
I have an important question regarding the "sexy" follower.
Sometimes, they try to get a little "close" during sensual bachata.
Now, as a single guy, I don't mind this. But at the same time I know that other women are watching me dance, and they might get the impression that I'm the one initiating the sexy dance and avoid dancing with me.
Should I stop the "sexy" follower from getting close to save my reputation?
You don't need to protect your reputation. Just be honest. If you are enjoying it and it's coming from them, there's nothing wrong. However, you have to think what kind of dancer you want people to think you are, respectful, sensual, sexy , fun....so that is what's important 😉
@@DanceWithRasa When you watch people sexy/romantically, are you able to tell who initiated it?
@@leprechaun130 rarely, unless the other one really not enjoying it 🤣
First one to watch! ❤
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Hi ! Rasa. Nice to see you Have a good weekend and thank you so much 😊
You too 😇
Something to add to the sexy followers are the pieces of clothing that look good but make the follower annoying to lead, i.e. hard to the touch materials, spikes at shoulder, threads at the back. Pony tails are cool, getting slapped by one is not that much.
🤣🤣🤣so true
Drunken girls with pony tails when dancing El Uno (where the girl is in front of the guy standing backwards in cuban salsa) lol :'D And they just smashing your face with their long hair...because want to look at you desperately lol
Yeeesssss 1. I don't want to follow 🙈 2. have noudel hands 🙈 3. are like a rock 🙈 4. am sexy 🙈 5. áááánd also like butter 🙈 😬😬😬 Is there hoop for me? 🤣🤣🤣
@ellenvalk7364 🤣🤣🤣🤣 absolutely, you will be our unicorn 🦄
I just danced with number 4, it was really uncomfortable
Yeah it can be a challenge 😉
That’s me! 🤦🏽♀️🙋🏽♀️
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I think it also depends on the leaders though. Some leaders are not giving obvious signs, so then you have to continuously concentrate, either lead yourself or tense up. With others, it's like butter.
Sometimes its leaders fault, but most of the time it us 😅
Lol i run from sexy ones
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How can I be a smooth light follower without becoming accidentally a noodle arm follower
You have to find that balance yourself, don't be afraid to ask good dancers and teachers for feedback 😉
Это очень смешно! 😂 Особенно сексуальный взляд и приоткрытый рот 🤣🤣🤣
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There are the eels in bachata. They're totally overdoing their hip movements for every step so their shoulders and arms constantly move. They might think they are sexy but you don't know in which direction they're going. The constant motion in your frame is just distracting. My reaction is that I just want to get rid of them.
In contrast there are the rubber follows. They're also very flexible, but their frame is calm and they are good at sensual bachata moves. I do like these follows.
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