INTRO TO SALSA * FREE CLASS

PRIVATE LESSONS by appointment
Our classes are small & detail-oriented taught by Hector & Cynthia,
2 professional dancers, performers and certified teachers who have years of social dance skills and partnering secrets to share. Join us and we'll change the way you move...

BEGINNER & ADVANCE BEGINNER INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS
Each 2-hour workshop introduces the fundamentals & essentials of NY club-style Salsa in solo footwork, turn pattern & partnering details. Beginners and beyond beginners will be split into 2 levels for individual training before partnerwork. Contact me to book your own group (10ppl) workshop at nysalsababy@gmail.com

FUNDAMENTALS* FOOTWORK * STYLING * MOVEMENTS
(Level 1 & 2) An introduction to body isolations and individual footwork “shines”, combined with styling & spinning in mini-routines for beginners and advance beginners. Open to Ladies and Men. Learn to move your whole body to music with flair. No partnering in this class.

ABSOLUTE BEGINNER 1 BASICS & PARTNERWORK
This 6-week session introduces the basic vocabularies and fundamentals in NY club-style Salsa dance needed to be able to dance quickly. Topics such posture, footwork, body & hip movements, couple connection, timing, musicality, dance etiquette and partnerwork will be explored.

ADVANCE BEGINNER 2 TURN PATTERNS & CONNECTIONS
At this level, you will learn beyond basic structures to further develop leading and following skills in partner work and open shines. You will develop balance, coordination and confidence on the dance floor, utilizing CBL open breaks & spot turns as linking essentials to connect different Salsa turn patterns.

INTERMEDIATE 3 BODY SHINES & PLAY IN PARTNER WORK
This is where the fun begins. Fairly advanced material will be covered with emphasis on speed, styling and play in crazy turn patterns with dynamic directional changes. At this level, it is mandatory to have good fundamentals, balance, coordination, musicality and knowledge of all basic elements and structures of Salsa. You will have to do a trial to be admitted to this level. We will not lower the level of this class.
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PRE-ADVANCE 4 PERFORMANCE CLASS
Ever dreamed of performing on stage? Learn exciting choreographies for performances with lifts, spins, tricks and drops in our 12-week intensive performance course. This class is open to solid intermediate and pre-advanced dancer who has at least 1-2 year's experience in club-style NYon2 Salsa dancing. No performance experience needed.

Students will learn choreographed routines incorporating all aspects of Salsa/Latin dance techniques: styling, spinning, body movements, open shines & turn pattern partner work.

A partner is required for this class. Every three months we do auditions to incorporate new students. The best students will have the opportunity to perform in Salsa events, socials and congresses.

COMPETITION TRAINING PROGRAM
Are you looking to compete in an upcoming Salsa/Latin dance event? We offer intensive private training for Beginners, Intermediates and Advanced students. No experience necessary. Competition offers levels from novice beginners to advanced dancers. Don't miss this opportunity to skyrocket your dancing to the next level!

All choreography provided. Includes presentation to judges, timing, technique and entertainment factor. Contact us if interested: nysalsababy@gmail.com

Latin Dance Club Style - Salsa, Cha Cha, Merengue
An introductory course to popular NY club-style Latin dance - Salsa,
Cha Cha, Merengue. No dance experience required. The goal is to develop principles of timing, partnering skills, basic foot work, variations of turn patterns and to move with confidence on the dance floor. Never to sit at a dance party anymore!

Guajira Cha Cha Partnerwork with Shines & Styling
Cha Cha Cha is a cousin of Salsa dance with slower tempo that emphasizes musicality, body movements and footwork. This course gives a foundation of Cha Cha timing combined with Afro-Cuban body movements, open shines, ladies & men's styling and multiple spins technique in partner work.

Both male and female students will learn proper technique to execute multiple spins - solo or with partners - with weekly spinning drills. Salsa students will also find Cha Cha footwork very helpful to execute multiple traveling turns, dancing to slower music. No need to bring partners.

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