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Salsa

What is Salsa?

Salsa, as we know it today, originates from New York city. It is said that it is a mix of many latin dances like Mambo, Cuban son, cha cha cha, Guaguancó, cumbia and more. The music is a blend of Cuban, Puerto Rican, Colombian, Dominican and American jazz mixed all in one. Celia Cruz said “echale salsita” in one of her songs and thus the name was born. It has lots of variations worldwide. New York style on 2, L.A style on 1, Cuban style, Colombian style, even Mambo style… Whatever you may call it, dance and enjoy!

Group classes are from 5-20 couples per class and depending on the class and there are 1 – 2 teachers per class as well as assistants to help out. If you don’t know what level you are, come by and one of our teachers will be glad to evaluate you.

SALSA 1

In this level:

You will learn all the basic dance steps, lead and follow techniques and different basic turn patterns. Within 6 weeks, you’ll be able to follow the music in any social setting.

SALSA 2

In this level:

You will learn cross body lead variations with turn patterns. You will also improve on your improvisation and improve your lead and follow techniques. Your understanding of the music will become clearer.

SALSA 3

In this level:

You will learn 4 to 8 count combinations. At this level you should be able to lead and follow most dancers within a social setting.

SALSA 4

In this level:

You will learn more complicated footwork and turn combinations. You will also be more comfortable doing some styling.

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SALSA 5

In this level:

This is our most advanced class and it changes every session. You will learn different combinations every week. In this class you should be able to follow the rythme and know all the names of every move.