why learn salsa !!??!

Why Learn To Dance Salsa?

1. Exercise - Get in shape while having fun!
2. Balance - You work hard... do something fun for yourself!
3. Expand Your Social Life - Meet new people with a common interest!
4. Gain Self-Confidence - Stand out on any dance floor!
5. Great Way to Spend Time With a Friend or Loved One - Need a hobby you both enjoy?
6. Improve Your Social Dancing Skills - Have fun at parties and social gatherings!
7. Relieve Stress - Take your mind off of everyday stresses!
8. Overcome Shyness - It's time to come out of your shell!
9. Improve Your Posture - Learn correct dance technique!
10. Improve Your Memory - Memorize many dance patterns!

godric,

that basically sums it up..

would like to add ..

11. FIND a loved one - many people find love/spouses amidst their class or on the floor
12. Breakdown barriers - barriers of age, gender, race, social status, job etc..nowhere else have i seen a 16 year old college girl student who was an instructor kick ass of a senior renowned doctor
13. Earn money - this is probably only for teachers/instructors .. but hey guys i earn my bread from salsa
14. Cross-cultural benefits - go to china/japan/thailand/france/italy/germany.. you wont understand a word of what they say, but they will get your cross body lead..
15. Holiday and Travel - there are many dance holidays/cruises/congresses worldwide which offer an interesting holiday/travel alternative

will try to think of more
good post
thanks

anand