MONDAY -  drop-in welcome
Salsa Meetup & Dance Sessions
Where: Session 73 - 1st Avenue & 73 Street, NYC  
Admission $10 - Intro to Salsa @ 7:30pm; live music 9:30pm
>>> No need to sign up. Drop in to learn & dance.
 

TUESDAY -  NEXT 8-week cycle July 7 - September 1
Absolute Beginner 1 Progressive Course
Where:  Champions Studio 257 W.39 St, 14/Floor, NYC
Time: 7:00 - 8:00pm - Space is limited, please sign up at nysalsababy@yahoo.com
>>> Sign up for an 8-week discount cycle ($120) & recieve a FREE timing practice music CD. New cycles every January, March, May, July, September, November.

Advance Beginner 2 Partnerwork Turn Patterns
Where:  Champions Studio 257 W.39 St, 14/Floor, NYC
Time: 8:15 - 9:30pm - ongoing classes
Cost: 8-weeks for $150; Single class $20 (drop-in welcome)
>>> This course covers beyond basics footwork, dynamic turn patterns and styling to upgrade your dancing. Open to students with 2 months of NYon2 Salsa basics & on1 dancers converting to on2. (NO RAW BEGINNERS).

 

WEDNESDAY-  drop-in welcome
Spice-style Salsa Meetup & Dance
Where: Retreat Lounge - 37 W.17 Street (5 & 6 Ave), NYC
Cost: $5 b/4 7pm, $10 after.
Open-level Salsa lesson @ 7pm
>>> No need to sign up. Meetup & dance.
 

THURSDAY - (class resumes in September)>
Salsa Fundamentals Part 1 (for Ladies & Men):
Body Isolations & Shine Choreography
Time: 7:30 - 8:30pm
Where:  Champions Studio 257 W.39 St, 14/Floor, NYC
Cost: 8-weeks $100; Single class $15.

Salsa Fundamentals Part 2 (for Ladies & Men):
Spinning & Styling in Partnerwork
Time: 8:30 - 9:30pm
Where:  Champions Studio 257 W.39 St, 14/Floor, NYC
Cost: 8-weeks $100; Single class $15.

>>> This is a Salsa Styling, Boby Isolations & Shine Choreography class for both male & female. Learn to use body movements, arm placements, hand styling, body rolls, undulations and spinning to add spice in open shines and partner dancing.

>>> Each class is independent with an 8-week choreographed routine in mind. Student are encouraged (not mandatory) to participate in end of cycle performance at NYSalsaFiesta Parties & Salsa events.
 

>>> Salsa for Couples Intensive Workshops are for Beginners who has no or very little dance experience. Emphasis is to develop basic principles of Salsa timing, partnering skills, basic foot work and variations of turn patterns in a 90-minute intensive workshop. Bring your own partner. No rotation required.

>>> Our classes are small & detail-oriented taught by 2 professional dancers and performers and who have years of social dance secrets to share. Perfect for couples who wants to learn and dance together in a non-threatening and guided environment.
 

>>> This is a 9-month (September thru June) dance recital program for youths age 7 to 17. Students learn from the first basic steps to choreographed Latin Jazz infused Salsa routines, incorporating proper footwork, body isolations, spinning, styling and Latin dance techniques. Full-costumed showcase at year-end recitals and performances at charity functions highlights students' talents and hard work.
 

Join our NYSalsaFiesta Meetup & Dance Group
for weekly meetups, Salsa socials, dance parties, outdoor events and club outings...It's FREE

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.