Course Descriptions

 

Salsa Beginner Level 1 lessons are for people interested in learning the basics of salsa. To register in this class, you do not need to know anything about this dance or have any dance background. You will be taught the basic steps, technique, some turns and timing of the music.

Salsa Beginner Level 2 lessons are for people who already know the basic steps but are not ready for intermediate level. You will learn turn patterns, technique, footwork and musicality.

Salsa Beg./Int. Level 3 lessons are for people who have taken our Beginner Level 1 and 2 courses, or for students who have taken 8 to 10 salsa dance lessons. There will be a combination of turn patterns and footwork taught along with musicality and styling.

Salsa Intermediate Level 4 lessons are for people who have taken our Level 1 to 3 courses, or for students who have taken at least 15 salsa dance lessons. There will be a combination of turn patterns and footwork taught along with musicality and styling. Maybe a dip or two!

Salsa Int. / Advanced Level 5 lessons are for students who have previous dance background and have taken at least 20 salsa dance lessons recently. There will be a combination of complex turn patterns and footwork taught along with musicality, technique and styling.

Latin Nightclub - (Merengue, Bachata & Cha cha)

This class is perfect for people who wish to go out to Latin Clubs. Most Toronto Clubs play a mix of the dances mentioned above... therefore it is essential to know the basic steps for these Latin dances so that you don't stop dancing all night long! This class is an introduction to the 3 dances mentioned above. You do not require any dance background or partner!

Salsa - Tricks and Dips Technique

On this course you will learn technique and safety to perform a dip or a trick gracefully and with hardly any effort... that's what technique is all about. Some dips or tricks look too complex and people think they require a lot of "muscle" but once you're shown the proper technique behind the move, you'll realize how easy and safe these moves really are.

Salsa - Shines (footwork)

During this 5 week course you'll learn how to do shines (footwork) with arm styling, timing and technique. You're not only going to learn how to "shine" dancing on your own but you'll get a work-out too! Everyone is welcome, no partner needed!

Salsa - Ladies' styling and Spinning

Ladies, learn to dance with elegance and grace! In this group you will learn to add sexy body/hip movements to any step and improve your posture. Integrate graceful arm and hand styling to your dancing. Among other things, you will also learn the proper technique to spin and spot so you won't lose your balance or get dizzy! You will also learn body rolls, foot placement and head whips!

Argentine Tango - Beginner

This beginner Tango course aims to show the principles of lead and follow for those who have a passionate nature. Learn to move with your partner, improvise and dance to tango music as you have fun on a dance floor. In this class, the basics of body language are explained; basic sequences and a few special steps are taught. Experience the difference; experience Argentine Tango!

 

Tango Nuevo – Int./Adv.

The “Tango Nuevo” course is meant for those who want to increase their ability to create, learn new movements and free their embrace. This class is based on showing a few sequences and a lot of exercises and concepts to work on. This course will improve your dance ability for a long period of time even after the course is over. At the end of this course, students will be able to perform “colgadas”, “volcadas”, “cambios de direccion”, “fueja del eje” and much more. This class is reserved for intermediate to advanced level dancers.

 
Cardio Salsa Fitness is a dance class focused on salsa footwork (shines) and energized by great music for a whole hour! The focus of the class will be on cardio, therefore the steps will not be complicated. The dance instructor, Vanesa, also used to give aerobic classes therefore she will make you sweat! Get ready for the summer!

Vanesa will make it very easy to follow with her clear instruction and breakdown of steps. What you'll get from this class? a great workout, moves that you can easily take to the dance floor and lots of fun! NO PARTNER REQUIRED! (Please note there will be no partner work in this class)

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