Provincial Nominee Program
Number of invitations issued: 380Footnote *
Rank required to be invited to apply: 380 or above
Date and time of round: May 11, 2026 at 11:06:08 UTC
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 798
Tie-breaking rule: January 07, 2026 at 05:23:31 UTC
If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.
I finally gathered the courage to go to my first salsa social tonight. I’ve had exactly 2 classes. God knows why I listened to that voice in my head telling me I was ready for a social, but here I am. Honestly, looking back, I think I was just riding a massive dopamine wave. I got so excited about this new thing in my life that I felt invincible. Well, that wave had to crash at some point, and tonight was the night.
The live music was fun, but man, those songs feel endless when you’re on the floor! I quickly fell into the beginner trap. Actually, I’m not even a beginner, but a starter. I should’ve been looking for a starter label because beginner clearly gave my partners too much credit for what I could handle. 😂
I told one guy I just started. But he seemed to ignore that part completely and started spinning me like he was trying to start a lawnmower. I was tossed around, completely losing my sense of reality. I wasn't dancing, I was just trying to survive. I feel so awkward and clueless even thinking about it.
To be fair, it wasn't all bad. I had a couple of dances with partners who were much more gentle and sensitive. It was as 'chill' as salsa can possibly be, lol. I’m honestly so grateful for those dances because they reminded me why I liked salsa in the first place and how nice it is. But even with those nice moments, the total aftertaste of the night is just... confusing. Like, one minute I’m having a sweet, rhythmic connection, and the next, I’m fighting for my life.
A few things I realized and am taking home with me:
Nailing the basics is EVERYTHING. If the base isn't solid, everything else just feels like a blur.
Live songs are long. I need to learn more moves because doing the same basic step for 6-8 minutes feels like an eternity (for both of us!).
The "Starter" vs "Beginner" distinction is real. Next time, I’ll just say I’ve never danced before. It’s less embarrassing.
I’d read dozens of posts saying socials are great for getting familiar with the scene, and I agree, it was good to see the real world of salsa. But wow, the post-social cringe is real.
How do you guys deal with that "I have no clue what I'm doing" feeling during those never-ending live tracks?
French-Language proficiency 2026-Version 2
Date and time: April 29, 2026 at 11:02:27 UTC
CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 400
Number of invitations issued: 4,000
Rank needed: 4,000 or above
Tie-breaking rule: April 07, 2026 at 20:13:59 UTC
If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.