The Salsa EWW Factor

So... I'm going to skip all the rambling today about starting out with Latin Motion and it's progression.What I do want to mention  today is how unsettling people's egos and attitudes can be in the salsa world. Salsa, bachata and all of the other Latin dances evoke sensuality, passion , a joie de vivre-if you will- but then it's unfortunately  peppered with unsavory people that just want to show-off, think they're the best- and their style is the best because all the rest are out of style or not worthy of mention. They think that our lives are suddenly glorified because they SHOWED UP  on the dance floor or area where we reside. These are the people that give salsa that EWW!!! factor (will not ever mention names here). Dance, salsa dance specifically--call me am idealist-- should be about getting together, having a good time, and learning from each other's styles. Some that become very enamored with the dance will choose to go on and compete in local or national competitions, some will  perform and train to do exhibitions and shows, and some simply want to social dance  and enjoy the infectious music with their friends or significant others. All are valid reasons and really should there be a reason to dance?!.  It's so much nicer when we don't have to say, EWW!!