The Salsa Learning Curve

I found this very interesting graph from an article in addicted2salsa.

The graph is very true to what I have observed as an instructor. So what does it mean?

What it says about women:
- They learn at a steady pace
- They learn faster than men, specially during the beginner's phase.
- They will complain that their partners are not up to their level of dancing
- They do reach a plateau a lot quicker than men

What is says about men:
- They learn at a more exponential rate
- They learn very slow during the beginner's phase, which explains the level of frustration from men at this stage
- If they continue to invest time and practice, they will get real good real fast
- At one point, they will be better than women who have been learning for the same amount of time.

What does this all mean:
- Be patient with your partner
- Don't let your partner give up if they are in the beginner's phase or at a plateau
- Be understanding and supportive of other's
- Keep practicing no matter what.

This is what I tell my students all the time, "It will all make sense one day."

Good luck! Don't give up!