CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Learn to Salsa
Intensive Workshop
This intensive workshop gives a foundation of movement for those who has very little or no dance experience. Emphasis is to develop basic principles of
Salsa timing, partnering skills, basic foot work and variations of turn patterns.
Students will learn the basics to NYon2 club-style Salsa
in 4-week cycles. A great Meetup & new hobby for individuals, couples, same-sex partners to learn a few moves and practice what they learn at our scheduled socials and dance parties with group lessons and performances included.
Salsa 1 Absolute Beginner Progressive Course
An introductory course of Salsa partner dance in progressive cycles. No
salsa or 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.
Salsa 2 Advance Beginner Shines & Partnerwork
This course teaches beyond basics footwork and more syncopated shines. New turn
patterns,open shines & ladies styling are introduced weekly to upgrade your dancing.
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.
Be ready for Hector's unique style of directional changes in turn patterns, and Cynthia's fun dynamic shines with ladies styling that will get your brain and body working in full gear! Each class is independent. Drop-ins are welcome!
Club-style Cha Cha Partnerwork
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.
Salsa Shines & Styling/Body Movement & Spinning
This open-level class is a body-training & shine routine class for both male & female, incorporating body movements, arm placements, hand styling, body rolls and undulations to be used in open shines & solo dancing. (Optional student group performance are encouraged at the end of 8-week cycle.)
Both male and female students will
learn to use their bodies, styling and footwork to express themselves in the dance.
Salsa 3 Intermediate
Turn Patterns
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 75-minute full-body
workout class starts with Hector's signature body-movement warm-ups, then
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!
Salsa 4 Performance Workshop
This is a 15-week intensive performance training workshop for intermediate-level students
who wish to bring their dancing to the next level and to showcase their talents
in the spotlight.
Workshop is offered in February
(performance in May/June). Students will learn a choreographed routine incorporating all aspects of
Salsa/Latin dance techniques: styling, spinning, body movements, open shines &
turn pattern partner work. Students completing the 15-week training will perform at NYSalsaFiesta
Parties and other social dance events.
This class is open to solid Salsa 3
intermediate students who have completed two consecutive Salsa 2 courses or have
at least 1-2 year's experience in club-style NYon2 Salsa dancing. Must be
able/willing to handle double spin turns.
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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