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TIER I CLASSES
NOVICE DANCER
Note: No experience or consultation needed to register for Tier I classes.
For students who never danced before, this trial class is perfect to break the ice on the dance floor. You will learn some basic steps of Salsa and Bachata and discover how enjoyable these dance styles are and can contribute to your mental and physical health.
No partner or experience necessary.
This series is for those who have no previous experience in salsa dancing. Students will be learning the crucial basic steps that are foundation for all partnering and footwork that come in the next level classes. During the series, students will learn how to switch from one move to another and practice basic partnering patterns. This series also focuses on musicality, rhythm, lead and follow techniques. (SYLLABUS VIDEOS)
No partner or experience necessary.
This series is for students who have never taken Bachata classes before and want to explore this beautiful dance style. Beginner Bachata covers musicality, rhythm, dancing on beat, basic lead & follow techniques, basic steps and turns in Bachata, basic Bachata patterns. This series is designed to give students a solid foundation in Bachata that can be practiced on the social dance floor. (SYLLABUS VIDEOS)
No partner or experience necessary.
Join us for a fun dance fitness class where you will be burning calories while enjoying your favorite songs. Prepare to sweat!
No partner or experience necessary.
This class is a workout class where you’ll be drilling Reggaeton footwork so you have two benefits: burning calories and getting really good at your much needed Reggaeton footwork.
No partner or experience necessary.
TIER II CLASSES
RISING DANCER
Note: A tier consultation is required if you have not taken classes from the previous tier. Tip: for best results, take our 4-week series but also our practice classes.
This series is the next step after students have ventured into their absolute beginner classes and learned the very important salsa basic steps and partnering. In this series, students are building on their beginner vocabulary, learning more footwork as well as partnering moves. The social dance combos are getting more advanced and the goal is to be able to dance through an entire song without repeating one move too many times. Technique should be cleaner as we drill beginner footwork and partnering. (SYLLABUS VIDEOS)
This series is the next step after students have completed their absolute beginner and Lvl 1 salsa and learned the very important salsa foundations and partnering. In this series, students are building on their beginner vocabulary, learning more footwork as well as partnering moves. The social dance combos are getting more advanced and the goal is to be able to dance through an entire song without repeating one move too many times. Technique should be cleaner as we drill beginner footwork and partnering. (SYLLABUS VIDEOS)
This series is the next step after students have ventured into their absolute beginner classes and learned the very important salsa basic steps and partnering. In this series, students are building on their beginner vocabulary, learning more footwork as well as partnering moves. The social dance combos are getting more advanced and the goal is to be able to dance through an entire song without repeating one move too many times. Technique should be cleaner as we drill beginner footwork and partnering. (SYLLABUS VIDEOS)
This class is a workout class where you’ll be drilling salsa footwork so you have two benefits: burning calories and getting really good at your much needed salsa footwork.
You need to have done a basic salsa class first
In this drop in ongoing class students are building on their beginner vocabulary, learning more footwork as well as partnering moves. The social dance combos are getting more advanced and the goal is to be able to dance through an entire song without repeating one move too many times. Technique should be cleaner as we drill beginner footwork and partnering.
Practice makes perfect! In this class, week after week, you will solidify the moves that you have learned in our structured Bachata series and you will be able to practice them as a social dance pattern. This will improve your technique and make you a better dancer on the social dance floor.
This class is recommended for students who have taken Beginner Salsa already.
TIER III CLASSES
THRIVING DANCER
Note: A tier consultation is required if you have not taken classes from the previous tier. Tip: for best results, take our 4-week series but also our practice classes.
At this intermediate series, students will learn and practice to faster speed songs, adding more energy and style to their dancing. They should be comfortable dancing more complicated footwork and partnering to faster music. Students will be learning to be more creative in their social dancing, not having to think too much about the next move or anticipating. Feeling the music and dancing to the rhythm will become more and more comfortable as students advance into this level. (SYLLABUS VIDEOS)
This series is designed for students who have already taken Beginner Level Bachata classes and are very comfortable with Beginner Bachata footwork and partnering. In this series students will continue exploring more advanced technique and moves as well as styling, which will help grow their Bachata vocabulary and continue contributing to their social dance skills. (SYLLABUS VIDEOS)
This class provides participants with a comprehensive exploration of the rhythmic and sensual elements that define modern bachata. Participants can expect to learn and master modern Bachata techniques, footwork, and partner connections
Bachata x Elektrika Choreography to Te Extraño- Xtreme x Gipsy-Moksi: Partnerwork, Footwork & Styling
Join Aldo Ortega for a 4 week session that will strengthen your skills in social dancing, sense of timing, memory and connection by learning choreography. We begin by focusing on a specific section of a song, practicing active listening by identifying the melodies in the instruments, vocals, as well as the changes in timing and feel. From there, we start to build on that foundational understanding by adding familiar movements from social dancing that play with the vibe of the music and lyrics. Connection is vital, so a lot of time will be spent on the proper physical aspects of partner dancing; Showing the Leads how to properly support a Follow and showing Follows how to properly support themselves.
Once we’re comfortable with the partnerwork, we will begin to add flourishes in our styling and attitude, through body movements or facial and eye awareness.
From there, we move on to the footwork section, wich will include traditional bachata footwork as well as steps found in house and shuffling. In this section, you’ll be encouraged to add your own flare and energy to the moves as they’ll be performed individually.
By the end of the 4 weeks, you’ll know this song and choreo like the back of your hand and you’ll be able to take these concepts onto the social dance floor.
Unleash your inner dancer and elevate your salsa skills with our dynamic and exciting 4-week “Introduction to Salsa Acrobatics” course! This course will provide you with the fundamentals of salsa acrobatics while enhancing your overall dance technique, coordination, and creativity.
This class is designed to help you develop your individual footwork and elevate your partner dancing skills, ensuring you can shine both on and off the dance floor.
Over the course of four weeks, students will learn fundamental footwork patterns, develop precision and fluidity in executing footwork sequences, gaining a solid foundation. In addition to footwork, this course places a strong emphasis on body movement, teaching students dancing with grace, style, and expression. From isolations and body rolls to hip movements and styling, participants will learn techniques to add and personality to their Bachata.
Welcome to the 4-week beginner’s Bachata Dominicana class! In this course, you’ll learn the basic steps, techniques, and musicality of Bachata to get you started on your dancing journey.
In this ongoing class, students will explore the fundamental footwork patterns unique to Bachata Dominicana, characterized by its syncopated steps, intricate footwork variations, and smooth transitions. Through step-by-step instruction and guided practice, participants will develop a strong foundation in executing footwork sequences with precision.
Intermediate social dancing technique builds upon the foundational skills acquired at the beginner level and introduces more complex movements, patterns, and styling.
In this intermediate salsa class, dancers delve deeper into musicality, body movement, and styling to further enhance their expression and connection to the music.
This is the class where you learn new combos (patterns) and you practice executing them multiple times so you can expand your social dance vocabulary and skills.
TIER IV CLASSES
PRE-STAR DANCER
Note: A tier consultation is required if you have not taken classes from the previous tier. Tip: for best results, take our 4-week series but also our practice classes.
Designed for students who have already taken our Beginner Level and Intermediate Level Bachata series and want to start Sensual Bachata. It focuses on expressing the connection and chemistry between partners through body movement, musicality, and emotions. (SYLLABUS)
This level is a higher level Salsa class where you absolutely need to be comfortable as a lead and/or follow so you can continue learning more complicated moves and get yourself ready to be an even more amazing social dancer and maybe even a performer. Please, ask your instructor if you are ready for this level before signing up. (SYLLABUS VIDEOS)
This Intermediate Level 2 Social Dancing Technique class is designed to help you become a confident and skilled social dancer, ready to hit the dance floor with flair and finesse. So, get ready to elevate your dancing to the next level, connect with fellow dancers, and have a blast as we dance through this exciting journey together! Please ask your instructor if you are ready for this level before signing up. (SYLLABUS VIDEOS)
This class is designed for dancers with prior experience in Bachata, this class delves deeper into the dynamic footwork, and partnering techniques.
In this class, students will refine their footwork with advanced patterns, focusing on fluidity, precision, and mastering lead and follow dynamics, connection, and musicality.
In this class, we will focus on mastering spins, refining your partnering skills, and learning exciting new patterns to elevate your salsa dancing to the next level.
TIER V CLASSES
STAR DANCER
Note: A tier consultation is required if you have not taken classes from the previous tier. Tip: for best results, take our 4-week series but also our practice classes.
In advanced Salsa on 1 partnering classes, dancers refine their technique, enhance their connection, and explore more intricate and challenging patterns and combinations. (SYLLABUS)
This class is specially designed for experienced salsa dancers who are already proficient in Salsa On 1 and are looking to take their skills to the next level. In this class, we will focus on refining your footwork technique, enhancing body movement, and mastering spins to create a dynamic and captivating salsa dance style. (SYLLABUS)
This series will explore everything one needs to know to improve their Sensual Bachata dancing. The series will focus on what’s popularly known as “sensual” Bachata – exploring how to interpret the music in a unique and sensual way. By completion of the six classes, participants will gain an in-depth understanding of how to interpret or “feel” the music, and grow into their own sensual style and expression within the dance. (SYLLABUS)
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