CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Basic Beginner Progressive 8-week Course
An introductory course of Salsa partner dance for progressive 8-week cycle. No Salsa dance experience is needed, and no need to bring a partner. We're here to learn while meeting new friends in our fun classes.
Emphasis is to develop basic principles of timing, partnering skills, basic foot
work and variations of turn patterns. The goal is for one to execute simple turn
patterns and have the confidence to move on the dance floor.
Advance Beginner/Int Shines & Turn Patterns
This class teaches beyond basics footwork and more dynamic turn patterns to upgrade your dancing. The goal is to master leading and following techniques with styling in partnerwork.
Open to those who have completed Beginner Salsa 1 or have 2 months' experience in club-style Salsa On2 dancing. One must already have Basics, Cross Body Lead and Single Turns mastered. Ideal
class for on1 dancer converting to on2.
Ladies/Men's Styling Shines & Body Isolations
This class open to beginner & above dancers who wish to express themselves with shines & styling! Both leaders and followers will learn to use body rolls, undulations, arm & hand styling, hip rolls, head whips and spinning to add spice in open shines and partner dancing. Be ready for Hector's unique style and Cynthia's fun
& sexy shines with styling that will get your brain and body working in full gear! Each class is independent. Drop-ins are welcome!
Intermediate
Turn Patterns & Spinning in Partnerwork
Calling all INTERMEDIATE level dancers who are fluent with NYon2 Club-style
Salsa basics & beyond, and are ready for a dynamic change in their dancing. One
must have completed Salsa 2 level course or have 6-9 months of NYon2 club-style
Salsa social dancing. (NO BEGINNERS for this level).
Hector Pena will be leading this class with his
unique style of directional changes in turn patterns. A 90-minute full-body
workout class starts with spinning drills, followed by some fun & challenging turn patterns that will get your brain and body working in full gear! Each class is independent. Drop-ins are welcome!
Pre-Advance Level Performance Class
This is a 12-week intensive performance training program for intermediate/pre-advance level dancers
who wish to learn the art of performance and to showcase their talents in the spotlight.
Students will learn choreographed routines incorporating all aspects of Salsa/Latin dance techniques: styling, spinning, body movements, open shines &
turn pattern partner work. Students completing the 12-week training will perform at NYSalsaFiesta
Parties and other social dance events.
This class is open to solid intermediate/pre-advance students who has at least 1-2 year's experience in club-style NYon2 Salsa dancing. Must be
able to handle double spin turns.
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.
Couples Only
Beginner
Intensive Workshops
Each intensive workshop gives a foundation of movement for those who has very little or no dance experience. Emphasis is to develop basic principles of
NYon2 club-style Salsa timing, partnering skills, basic foot work "shines" and variations of turn patterns in a 2-hour intensive workshop.
Our classes are small & detail-oriented taught by 2 professional dancers and performers and who have years of social dance secrets to share.
A great Meetup & new hobby for couples, same-sex partners to learn and dance together in a non-threatening and guided environment.
Salsa & Latin Youth Performance Class
This is a 9-month Salsa dance program for youths from age 7-17 that runs from
September till June with a full-costumed recital at the year-end performance
show.
Students will learn all the basic fundamentals to Latin dance techniques, principle of
Salsa timing, open shines, spinning technique, styling, body isolations
and partner work.
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