by Shulagh Jacobs | Mar 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
I realised some time ago that men and women often have mismatched ideas and expectations when it comes to social dancing. Typically the leader’s biggest fear is that the lady will be bored by his moves. Often the follower isn’t that bothered about the...
by Shulagh Jacobs | Feb 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you want to learn to dance Salsa but struggle with high expectations, perfectionism, overthinking and fear of failure, it’s very likely that you’re putting off actually getting started for no real reason. Except that you’re dreading going through that...
by Shulagh Jacobs | Aug 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
You put everything into planning the perfect wedding but left the most important thing to chance.Spent a fortune on creating an incredible day that would be remembered by everyone present for many years after the fact.Spent two years planning it…maybe...
by Shulagh Jacobs | Aug 1, 2025 | Couples Salsa
Why Learning Salsa Is the Most Powerful Mirror for Your Relationship It’s often said that relationships are a mirror because they reflect our own flaws and blind spots straight back at us. That what attracts us most in our partner what we feel we most lack in...
by Shulagh Jacobs | Jul 9, 2025 | Couples Salsa
This a quote of unverified origin which probably emerged organically and was used widely as a marketing phrase for dance teachers and studios. I’ve used it myself on many occasions! And whilst I believe there is more than a grain of truth to it, I think it’s...
by Shulagh Jacobs | Oct 5, 2024 | Beginner's Salsa
If you are a beginner Salsa dancer you may be unsure where to go to make that all important first purchase, and overwhelmed by the choice on offer (or underwhelmed by the lack of it) when you get there. I’ve wasted a ton of money buying shoes which have never set foot...
by Shulagh Jacobs | Aug 7, 2024 | Salsa Mindset, Uncategorized
Most people struggle with what they call lack of confidence at some point during their Salsa journey. I nearly didn’t start Salsa because I “lacked the confidence” to go. And almost all my clients come to me because they say confidence is an issue for them. But the...
by Shulagh Jacobs | Apr 7, 2024 | Out And About, Uncategorized
Attending your first big Salsa Congress is HUGE! It’s a significant investment of time and money into your Salsa journey. So in some ways it’s also a statement that you’re no longer just a recreational dancer or hobbyist. It says that you’ve got serious. Now...
by Shulagh Jacobs | Oct 4, 2023 | Learning Salsa
You will never get serious results with a casual approach. And whether you like it or not, drop-in classes are a casual approach when it comes to learning Salsa – for teachers and not just for attendees. This perhaps is where the problem lies: Here’s why::...
by Shulagh Jacobs | Sep 20, 2023 | Salsa Technique, Social Salsa Dancing, Uncategorized
(Photo taken at I Like It Like That Vinyl Matinee Social, London Irish Centre, Camden) If you are at a Salsa club and having a break on the edge of the dance floor it’s natural to watch other dancers. For me it’s really interesting to see how differently people move...
