Intermediate Advanced Classes


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	Intermediate to advanced level classes with pre-requisites.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS


Ongoing Thursdays 8:00- 9:00pm Cafe Casablanca 2524 Bridge St $10 drop in, $45 for 5 class card (plus $2 min charge at the cafe)		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. An intermediate version of the partnerwork will be taught first and then we will work on adding elements to the combination to make it more advanced helping you take your dancing to the next level. Must have completed an LA Salsa ON 1 Beginner series parts 1, 2 & 3 or have instructor permission. No partner required.

Wednesdays 5 week series Sept 16,23,30, Oct 7,14 5 week series Oct 21,28, Nov 4,11,18 $40 for 5 weeks 5:30- 6:30pm Cafe Casablanca 2524 Bridge St (plus $2 min charge at the cafe)		Learn to dance Cha Cha the way they do in Salsa clubs! This class will teach you the Cha Cha rhythm and how to take the steps you know from Salsa and apply them. Have fun playing with rhythms! Must have completed an LA Salsa On 1 or NY Salsa On 2 Beginner series parts 1, 2 & 3 or have instructor permission. No partner required. This series is by pre-registration only. To register call 250-881-6141 or click to email.

Ongoing Tuesdays 6:00- 7:00pm Cafe Casablanca 2524 Bridge St $10 drop in or $45 for 5 class punch card. (plus $2 min charge at the cafe)		Have you completed Beginner Parts 1, 2 & 3 but aren't quite ready for the Intermediate/Advanced class? Get really comfortable with all of your foundations and learn how to combine the moves you already know into smoothly flowing combinations that are great on the social dance floor! Must have completed an LA Salsa On 1 Beginner series parts 1, 2 & 3. No partner required. To register call 250-881-6141 or click to email.

SECRETS OF SALSA! PART 1
Wednesdays October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18 $40 (plus $2 min charge at the cafe per class) 6:30- 7:30pm Cafe Casablanca 2524 Bridge St		Learn how to create a good connection with your partner and be a better leader or follower. You can have a good dance no matter what the level of your partner is! Find out what you can do to push your dancing to the next level and encourage your partner to do the same. Learn how to better understand timing and tell the difference between styles of music. Learn how and when to add styling so that it matches the music and does not affect the lead or the follow. Must have completed an LA Salsa On 1 or NY Salsa On 2 Beginner series parts 1, 2 & 3 or have instructor permission. No partner required. This series is by pre-registration only.

Saturday Oct 3, 24, Nov 7, 21 8:30- 9:30pm Cafe Casablanca 2524 Bridge St $10 each class 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 5 week series Sept 16,23,30, Oct 7,14 $40 for 5 weeks 6:30- 7:30pm Cafe Casablanca 2524 Bridge St (plus $2 min charge at the cafe per class)		Learn the techniques for spinning, balance, and multiple turns. This class is for men & women and will cover drills to help eliminate dizziness when spinning, improve balance, preparations for turns and more. No partner required. Must be familiar with Salsa basics On 1 or On 2. This series is by pre-registration only. To register call 250-881-6141 or click to email.


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 information.		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.

Thursdays 5 week series Sept 10, 17, 24, Oct 1, 8 5 week series Oct 15, 22, 29, Nov 5,12 5:00- 6:00pm Cafe Casablanca 2524 Bridge St $40 (plus $2 min charge at the cafe per class)		Want to add some sexy new moves to your Bachata repertoire? Learn to dip & sway your way into a dance to remember! WARNING- This workshop is going to get sexy!!! Must be familiar with the Bachata basics. No partner 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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