Classes are held in several locations.  Please check the calendar for the time & location o the class you are interested in.

Salsa & Merengue 101

  Learn basic steps and body movements to follow the exciting rhythms of salsa and merengue music. At the end of this six-week course, students will have learned enough leadable moves to take out on the dance floor. Partners are encouraged, but not necessary. Music will be provided to each student.

Salsa & Merengue 102

Polish up and add layers to what we learned in Salsa & Merengue I. New music provided to each student. Pre-req of Beginning Salsa and Merengue I required or basic knowledge of Salsa On1.

Salsa & Merengue 103

Ages 16 and older. We will be adding more moves to what was learned in Beginning Salsa & Merengue II, along men's & women's shines. Partners are encouraged, but not necessary. New music will be provided to each student. Pre-req of beginning Salsa & Merengue II required. 

Salsa 104

In this class we cover things like outside turns, check turns, spanish walk and a couple new footwork patterns.  You must have completed Salsa 103 or have instructors permission in order to register for this class.

Salsa 203

This class will focus on multiple turns and turn combinations, along with some shines and styling for both men and women. Partners are encouraged but not necessary. Students must have completed all Beginning Salsa and Merengue levels or have instructors permission prior to enrolling. The Intermediate Salsa series is not progressive, therefore students can take the intermediate levels in the order that best suits them.

Cuban Salsa 101

Learn to dance Salsa the way it's done in Cuba! We'll teach you the fundamentals to a dance that is rich in culture and history, emphasizing the social and movement aspects that make it unique. You will learn the dance as it's done in a group, known as 'Rueda de Casino' or wheel of Cuban Salsa dancers. Stimulating and extremely energetic, this classwill get you moving quickly toward mastering the beginning steps. A partner is not required, practice music will be given to each student.  The basic moves that will be covered in this class are Dame, Adios, Adios con la hermana, Arriba tiempo espana, taro, Pelota, Abajo, Vacila, & Enchunfla

Cuban Salsa 102

This class is for those of you who have taken one of the beginning Casino de Rueda I workshops or class. We will be adding moves to the ones you have already learned, along with helping you with rhythm and musicality. We will work in partners and in the Rueda. This class builds on the skills learned in the beginning Casino I workshops and classes. You must have taken one of the workshops first or have a good foundation in Rueda de Casino in order to participate this class. A partner is not required

Cuban Salsa 103

pre-rq of 102

Cuban Salsa 201

Now, you are totally hooked on Cuban Salsa and you want to learn more!! This is an intermediate class that will cover moves like Enchunfla complicado, Setenta Miami, Casate, 71 and several others, along with exploring the music and body movement that make this dance so much fun. You must have completed all 100 level classes or have instructors permission to participate.

Bachata 101

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NY style cha-cha-cha 101

Learn how to dance Cha-cha-cha the way it should be danced-on the 2nd beat of the music!!  we will teach you why & how to find the correct beat.  This class will cover NY style cha-cha-cha basic step, cross body lead, men's & womans right turns, chase & run, & of course footowork!!  You do not have to have a partner or prior dance eperience to take this class.

Flamenco Fundementals

If you have never danced flamenco before or need a brush up on technique, this is the class you want to start with!  We will learn proper braceo & stance, floreo, and basic footwork.  You will also learn the rich history of Flamenco & basic palmas.  This class will get you ready for the Beginning Rumbas class that follows it.  Please bring a long full skirt, and sturdy hard soled shoes with a heel.   If you you have flamenco shoes or ballet folklorico shoes, they must not have any nails in them!  The dance boutique in our studio carries the proper shoes & flamenco skirts when you are ready to get outfitted.  

Flamenco is such has such a variety of styles & different dances within itself, that there is not one example that could portray what it really is.  Below are a couple videos to give you an idea :-)

 

Flamenco-Beginning Rumbas

INFO COMING SOON

 

Flamenco-Tangos

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ZUMBA

Well it is time to DITCH THE WORKOUT, JOIN THE PARTY, & come find out for yourselves!!! ZUMBA is a Latin-inspired, dance-fitness class incorporating Latin and International music and dance movements, creating a dynamic, exciting and effecitive fitness system! Class format combines fast and slow rhythms to tone and sculpt the body in an aerobic/fitness fashion to achieve a unique blended balance of cardio and muscle-toning benefites and total body toning. The cardio-based dance movements are easy-to-follow steps that include body sculpting, targeting areas such as gluteals, legs, arms, core, abdominals and the most important muscle in the body, the heart.

ZUMBA GOLD

IT'S EXERCISE IN DISGUISE!!!! ZUMBA GOLD is a series of fitness programs specifically designed to take the exciting Latin and International dance rhythms created in the original Zumba and bring them to the active older adult, or the beginner participant. Created to emphasize the basics, this explosive program includes Merengue, Salsa, Cha Cha Cha, Cumbia, Belly Dance, Flamenco, Tango and Rock and Roll. Guaranteed to provide the participant with a safe and effective total body workout! ZUMBA Gold creates a party like atmosphere. It is fun, different, easy and effective. Great for the mind, body and soul!

ZUMBA-5 PUNCH CARD

5PUNCH CARD GOOD FOR ANY ZUMBA, ZUMBA GOLD, OR ZUMBA TONING CLASS AT THE STUDIO

You can purchase the card on-line or come in & purchase one, when you show up at the studio, we will issue you a card & it will be kept at the studio in a lock box so you don't have to worry about losing it!  5-punch card is $32.50

ZUMBA-10 PUNCH CARD

10 PUNCH CARD GOOD FOR ANY ZUMBA, ZUMBA GOLD, OR ZUMBA TONING CLASS AT THE STUDIO

You can purchase the card on-line or come in & purchase one, when you show up at the studio, we will issue you a card & it will be kept at the studio in a lock box so you don't have to worry about losing it!  10-punch card is $60.00

ZUMBA-20 PUNCH CARD

20 PUNCH CARD GOOD FOR ANY ZUMBA, ZUMBA GOLD, OR ZUMBA TONING CLASS AT THE STUDIO

You can purchase the card on-line or come in & purchase one, when you show up at the studio, we will issue you a card & it will be kept at the studio in a lock box so you don't have to worry about losing it!  20-punch card is $100.00

Cuban Son

Son is the grandfather of Salsa.  It is the music that gave salsa its roots, and it is was what was danced in Cuba prior to the rise in popularity of Casino.   It is very different from modern in-line salsa, and relies very heavily on following the clave. 

You do not have to have prior Salsa experience to take this class or a partner. 

Youth Cuban Salsa 101 11yrs-15yrs

The first class in this series will study Rueda de Casino, a form of cuban dance which is done in a group.  Everybody is continously switching partners during the dance, so it makes it a bit more comfortable for those who are not accostomed to dancing together.

This class is for students 11-15 yrs of age (the class for 6-10yr olds is on Tues)

Afro-Cuban Rumba for Women

**This class is for ladies only!!

We will be studying the basic foundational movements for Rumba-specifically Guaguanco.

Please bring a full skirt & comfortable top in that you can move easily in.  It is recomended that you either go barefoot, wear jazz flats, or foot thongs/undeez.  Socks will be to slippery

You do not have to have any prior Salsa experience to take this class

There is a lot of movement in this class, so please plan on sweating :-)

Ladies Styling 101

Info coming soon!

Salsa 101 intensive

This is a 5 hr. course spread over three days.  It cover all the material in the 101 syllabus, but is designed for those who missed the cut off date for the current Salsa 101.  After completing this course, students will be able to register for Salsa 102.

Youth Cuban Salsa 101 (6yrs-10yrs)

The first class in this series will study Rueda de Casino, a form of cuban dance which is done in a group.  Everybody is continously switching partners during the dance, so it makes it a bit more comfortable for those who are not accostomed to dancing together.

3-private lesson package

package of three private lesson $38/per hour per couple or single person

5-private lesson package

5 private lessons for $35.00 per couple or for a single person

1 hr private lesson

1 hr private lesson $40.00 per couple or for a single person

Youth Cuban Salsa 102 (11-15yrs)

Students must have completed 101 before fregistering.

Cumbia

Originally a courtship dance from Colombia, in the 40's it traveled to Mexico City.  I Mexico city, many changes happend to the dance & music, which gave it the feel that it currently has today.  This dance is extremely popular in our area and can be found playing side by side with salsa

Cuban Salsa 202

rueda & casino