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Announcing: BRAND NEW CURRICULUM!!!
That's right, your favorite classes are getting a makeover. Each class will now be taught following a scheduled curriculum so that you can build your skills from week to week.

*Salsa Technique (Level II-III & IV)
Secrets to take your dancing to the next level! Following & Leading: Learn drills and tricks to improve your role as either a follower or leader. Our goal is for you to dance with ANYONE and have you, and your partner look amazing! Isolations & Body Movement: Learn exercises that individually focus on each part of your body (shoulders, chest, hips, knees, etc.). This will improve your looks on the dance floor.
Taught by  Roberto Figueroa and  Vera Weiss

Latin Party Dance (Level I)
Don't know how to dance what? Merengue? Take this class and you will no longer have an excuse to be sitting down while any of the non-salsa music is playing. Bachata, Cha cha cha, and Basic Salsa are also taught in this class. Learn the essential dances to get by at Latin clubs.

*Footwork Challenge! (Level I-II & III IV)
Running out of ideas for your open shines? Get caught on the dance floor and don't know what to do? Here's the answer! All the footwork you can handle, broken down so you can learn it in just half an hour! Are you ready for the challenge?
Taught by Roberto Figueroa

Getting Started with Salsa (Level I)
Everything you need to know to feel confident on the dance floor! Each class will begin by breaking down the basic steps and turns individually, and then will move into partnering. We teach you how to be a strong leader and a smooth follower. Each week you will learn new moves you can try on the dance floor, as well as creative ways to combine them and mix them up. Increase your salsa vocabulary so you and your partner are never bored, even if you are just beginning.
Taught by Vanessa Gutierrez

*Salsa Partnering With Style (Levels II-III)
Spice up your partnering with a splash of style! Classes begin with a high-energy salsa warm-up and unique freestyle combinations. The second half of each class will consist of turn patterns and partner combinations with specific tips for both men and women. We'll show you how to transform your dancing by adding in a bit of footwork or some body movement. Each class will feature exciting new turn patterns that you can try on the dance floor!
Taught by Roberto Figueroa and Vera Weiss

*Spinning & Partnering (Levels II-III)
Master the techniques behind the spectacular spins and smooth partnering you see in our dancers! Over the course of the session, spinning will be taught both individually and with partners, and all students will be helped to improve their balance and increase the number of turns they can comfortably do in a row. The stylish new combinations we teach each week will inspire your future dance partners!
Taught by Roberto Figueroa & Vera weiss

*Ladies' Styling (Levels II-III)
Add elegance, creativity and pizzazz to your dancing! This class will include body waves, hip rolls, shoulder, arm and hand movement, head whips, footwork-everything you need to think about when you're not spinning.

Taught by Vera weiss

*Salsa Body Movement (Levels I-II & III-IV)
Learn Roberto's techniques to make your style look smooth and unique! This class will include intricate combinations and eye-catching moves to make you look your best on the dance floor.

* These classes are skill-based, with the material taught in each level building on the previous level. Please look at our curriculum or check with an instructor to select the appropriate starting level for you.

Private & Semi-Private Lessons



Get the personalized instruction necessary to achieve your salsa goals and realize your full potential! Our instructors will not only help you during the lesson, but they will also give you things to think about and work on after you leave. If you want help assessing and monitoring your progress to becoming the dancer you dream of being, we suggest you take one private lesson each month so that we can assist you in setting goals and working to achieve them. When you sign up, you can choose the instructor, the date, the time and the focus of the class or series.


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