Beginner Classes


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	Beginner level classes with no pre-requisites.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS


Thursdays 5 week series PART 3 Sept 17, 24, Oct 1, 8, 15 PART 1 Oct 22, 29, Nov 5, 12, 19 HOLIDAY SERIES* Nov 26, Dec 3, 10, 17 PART 1 Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4 PART 2 Feb 11, 18, 25, Mar 4, 11 9:00- 10:00pm Cafe Casablanca 2524 Bridge St $40 in advance for 5 week series, $10 drop in, $45 for 5 class card (plus $2 min charge at the cafe per class)		LA Style Salsa is one of the newest forms of salsa having been developed in the late 1990’s with a strong Hollywood influence. This style is characterized by large, flashy moves and is based on variations on the Crossbody Lead. This class will introduce you to the essentials by starting with the basic steps and moving through to basic partner combinations. Learn to move your body to the rhythm of Latin music and practice leading and following techniques to get you ready to move to the next level. No dance experience or partner required! Part 1, 2 & 3 do not have to be taken in any specific order, but all must be completed to move to Intermediate. To register call 250-881-6141 or click to email. HOLIDAY SERIES* If you are already taking classes with Salsa Caliente, you can bring someone that is new to Salsa Caliente to class for free! Every class we will be teaching the basics to our new friends, but for those of you that have been taking Beginner for a while...Do you still feel like there are wholes in what you know and that you are just missing a few steps before you are ready to move up? In this series we will help you figure out what you are missing!


Saturday Oct 3, 24, Nov 7, 21 8:30- 9:30pm Cafe Casablanca 2524 Bridge St $10 including dance after (plus $2 min charge at the cafe)		This workshop will introduce you to the essentials of salsa. We start with the basic steps and move through to a basic partner combination. Depending on the level of the class, an intermediate and advanced version of the combination may also be shown. Get ready to dance the night away! No dance experience or partner required.


Wednesdays (2 hours) 10 week series including practice audition September 9- November 18 (no class Nov 11) 8:00- 10:00pm Club Phoenix Aerobics Room 2122A Government St $160 Click here for more info.		Ever dreamt of being part of a touring dance group? Ever imagined yourself on an international stage? Ever wanted to improve your dancing while having fun? Get ready to audition for one of our performance groups! This all levels class intensive class for 2 hours a night will take you though all of the basics of dancing On 2 plus teach you a choreography and get you ready for the auditions on November 25th. The series ends with a practice audition and written review of your dancing. Everyone that auditions on Nov 25th will get on one of the teams. No partner or dance experience required! This series is by pre- registration only. To register call 250-881-6141 or click to email.



Mondays 5 week series Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16 5:30- 6:30pm Cafe Casablanca 2524 Bridge St $40 in advance for 5 week series, $10 drop in, $45 for 5 class card (plus $2 min charge at the cafe per class)		Add elegance, femininity and style to your dancing! Learn how to incorporate styling in your partner dancing without interrupting the lead and what to do when your partner lets go of you for an open shine. Improve the fluidity and ease of your following by working on posture and balance. Gain confidence by knowing how to add body and hip movements, arm and hand styling and how to play with the music. No partner or dance experience required! To register call 250-881-6141 or click to email.


Ongoing Mondays 6:30- 7:30pm Cafe Casablanca 2524 Bridge St $10 drop in, $45 for 5 class card (plus $2 min charge at the cafe per class)		Start your week out right with a Latin Workout! Stretch away the stiffness of a Monday and then get in shape the way dancers do to Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha Cha, Reggaeton and more! This class will also improve your body movement, timing, coordination and more and is guaranteed to make you sweat! All levels welcome! No partner required.


Ongoing Tuesdays 7:00- 8:00pm Cafe Casablanca 2524 Bridge St $10 drop in, $45 for 5 class card (plus $2 min charge at the cafe per class)		NY style Salsa (mambo) is danced to the rhythm of the congas and the techniques used allow for quick turns and direction changes, complex partner patterns and more body movement while dancing on a crowded dance floor. Each class will start with an open footwork combination (shine) and continue to a partnerwork combination. The shines portion of the class is a great way to improve balance, timing, speed and coordination and will start you on your way to being able to be creative when your partner lets go of you on the social dance floor. In the partnerwork section, increasing emphasis is placed on style and musicality as we work on more complex turn patterns and techniques. This all levels class is perfect for brand new dancers, experienced On 1 dancers looking to have the difference in styles explained to them or On 2 dancers looking for a challenge. No partner or dance experience required.






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