FAQs
i’ve never danced before - what class should I take?
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There are serveral ways to start learning! Join us for Modern Bachata (Tues in Santa Fe and Wed in Taos), or come to an All Levels class before one of our monthly socials. Alternatively, you could try the Beginner level Salsa Rueda, or even dive in with a private lesson!
do I need a partner to join?
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No! Come alone, with a partner, or with a group! We rotate partners throughout class, so you’ll have a chance to dance with many other students. That being said, if you do come with a partner and wish to stay paired, you may opt not to rotate.
what do “lead” and “follow” really mean?
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In partner dancing, leading means clearly suggesting movements through connection, timing, and intention—guiding the dance while staying responsive to your partner. Following means actively listening to those suggestions, interpreting them in your own body, and adding expression and musicality. Neither role is about control; both are a conversation where trust, awareness, and mutual respect turn shared movement into a fluid, enjoyable dance.
do you have to be a man to lead and a woman to follow?
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No! Our classes welcome dancers of all genders learning either or both roles.
what payment methods do you accept?
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Cash or Venmo.
No need for a fancy uniform! Simply wear comfortable, breathable, clean clothes that allow you to move easily.
Please, no phones, keys, or bulky items in those front pockets!
For classes at Studio Nia in Santa Fe, students must wear dedicated dance shoes or socks.