How do I join/start a rueda?
There are never any invitations necessary. If you feel you know enough to join a rueda, do so! And don’t be too intimidated by advanced circles. Often the most basic moves (switching partners, etc.) are the most fun to do. Most won’t mind accommodating you. But if they call moves that you don’t know, it’s best just keep doing Guapeando (the rueda basic also known as the reverse basic or Cuban basic) until they are done. Don’t flail around complaining that you don’t know the move, or try to mimic what they are doing (unless you are very adept at doing this.) Normally that will cause more frustration and problems than just smiling and waiting until the next move that you do know. However, just because most Rueda callers can accommodate a wide variety of skill levels, this does not mean that just anyone can or should join a circle. You and your partner MUST know how to switch partners and do a few basic moves in the orientation of a circle before you can join. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
