Pasitos Practica

Drop-in All Level Class

The Difference Between a Practica and a Milonga.

At Pasitos Practica we offer a true practica environment where you have a regular space to work on your dance so that you can enjoy more dancing in the milonga! Whereas in a milonga you should NEVER be practicing steps or talking to your partner while dancing…the practica is a place where you can do just that! Although you do not have to follow all the same codes of the milonga you should use the same common sense and respect. Please follow the rules for navigation in the line of dance See the section on Navigation. If you want to stop or work in one spot and not circulate on the floor you can move off to the side to allow those who are using the space to practice in the line of dance. The use of the cabeceo is not as important as in a milonga however you can ‘practice your cabeceo’ or ask politely. Never make someone feel obligated to practice with you. 

Tips for Beginner Dancers  Practice time is essential for you to integrate what you are learning in class and start to feel comfortable dancing in a milonga!  The more you can practice with different partners the quicker you will learn.  You don’t need to dance the entire time, you can get to know the community, watch and listen to the music.  It will be helpful to dance with more experienced dancers and get help from teachers, just keep in mind that it is not a class.

Tips for Experienced Dancers Try to remember how it felt when you started dancing and let yourself return to the beginner’s mind. Staying curious, keeping an attitude of openness and challenging your preconceptions will create a whole world of learning opportunities! Dancing with beginners is not only good community building but also can strengthen and refresh the essentials of partner communication and connection. Just dancing with beginners is wonderful, some advice can be helpful but try to be sensitive to not overdo it!