SALSA/MAMBO

SALSA LEVEL I - This level is a must for anyway that has never taken Salsa before. This class session is not equivalent to a one hour class you may have taken at a nightclub or resort before. This is a 6 hour session that progresses for you each hour. (NOTE: If you have danced other genres before and feel that you can advance quickly, please contact us for a private to advance to LEVEL II quicker.) You will learn initially some basic patterns in Casino Rueda (from Cuba) and then will move onto L.A. Style patterns for more partner work. Here are more details of the content covered in the session:

• Introductory Salsa footwork
• Lead and follow techniques
• How to find the music
• Keeping your timing
• Partnering technique including how to cue.
• Beginner combination patterns.
• Dance etiquette on the social dance floor.

SALSA LEVEL II -This level is where most students spend their time practicing foundation and progressing to a more comfortable level. Initially leaders will find it more challenging and so the learning curve is more difficult but also more rewarding in the end. It is recommended to combine your learnings with practice at any social dancing events in order to progress. Note: N.Y. Style is recommended for performance level training.

• Salsa Level I review
• Continued leading and following techniques.
• More challenging combinations and patterns.
• More Partnering techniques including how to cue your partner and when to cue.
• Beginner styling for men and ladies.
• Introduction to Shines and implementing in pattern work.
• Introduction to multiple turns/ In & Out / Open break combos / Combining crossbody lead with turns
• and more....

SALSA LEVEL III -This level requires a good understanding of leading and following and you are implementing some styling to your dancing already. You should have at least 1 year of social dancing experience in order to keep up with this level.

• Shine combinations
• Continued leading and following techniques.
• Advanced combinations and patterns.
• More Partnering techniques including how to cue your partner and when to cue.
• Advanced styling for men and ladies.
• and more....

SALSA LEVEL IV -This level is ideal for those that would like to perform. In order to be at this level, you either have to go through our levels and be recommended or you would do a 1 on 1 audition in order to see if you will make the team.

• Shine combinations
• Choreography and musicality
• Advanced combinations and patterns.
• ON2 training and techniques.
• Advanced styling for men and ladies.
• and more....