Dancing
Posted July 23rd, 2008 by Christopher HowardOne of the major concerns of people moving to another country is boredom and what to do to stay busy.
In Costa Rica one of the most enjoyable activities is dancing. Not only is it fun but it is incredible aerobic exercise. Thus, you can have a good time and stay fit all in one.
Costa Ricans love to dance. They can been found heating up the dance floor almost every night of the week. Dancing is a great way to learn about the culture and make Costa Rican friends.
The most popular dances here are merengue, salsa, cumbia (several versions) and bolero.
If you don’t know how to dance, don’t despair! There are several schools that offer classes in Latin dancing for a nominal fee. If you are the self-conscious type they even have private lessons.
A couple of years ago I took private lessons for almost three months and really progressed . I studied at the Merecumbé Dance School in Heredia. My teacher Flori was very patient with her clumsy and stiff student. After learning to avoid tripping over my own feet I eventually mastered the basic steps and turns for Salsa and merengue and had a fantastic time in the process. I’ll never by a Latin Fred Astair on the dance floor, now hold my own.
I plan to go back soon for a refresher course so I can hit the local dancehalls once in a while.
