Tuesday, September 1 2009

This is a new Level 6 course offered only this coming session. Check back to see if Sept 22nd session still has level 6.

You made it to L6! Wohoo!

We teach an up-to-date pattern every 6 weeks! Some students stay for a year or return after a few months to learn some more material. We teach you turn patterns by Eddie Torres, Frankie Martinez, Darlin Garcia, Guesley Chery, SuperMario and more! These are the superstars of the world salsa scene.

Prerequisite: At this stage you should be going out very frequently. You've got the fever and want more COWBELL, BABY! Come for an assessment if you're not sure what level to start at with us.

You may be interested in volunteering to brush up on your technique, or start thinking about more intensive choreography and performance classes. Make sure your timing is on par, come to the social to learn shines on1 or even on2.

Instructor: Salsa Steph

Time: Tuesday, 7-8pm

Cost: $90

Packages: $180 Unlimited salsa pass for 6 weeks or $450 for 4 months
(3 six-week sessions). Repeat a class for $60 instead of $90 except L6.

Prices & Loyalty Programs

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Join the fun! This introduction to salsa is for students with little or no salsa dance experience. You don't need a partner to join!

 
You will learn the four basic steps: ladies’ and men’s right turn; cross body lead, including timing and the importance of leading/following technique.

 
Each class builds progressively with a class structure of 15 min. review/15 min. new material/15 min. practice/15 min. dance to music.

Complementary Courses: Bachata; GoDanceSalsa Shines.

 
Instructor: Bowie

 
Cost: $90 cash or cheque to SSDS
 

What to wear: Soft-soled shoes (no rubber), comfortable clothing, deodorant and minty breath! Oh yes!

Now that students know the basic building blocks, popular sequences are taught by adding new handholds on core basics. Each class builds progressively. Start with our unique Core Moves Method to fully understand salsa figures, timing and leading/following technique.

Recommended for people who know basic salsa steps from clubs or who 'wing it'. We prepare students to go out dancing with other people who take classes in the city.

Complementary Courses: Latin Dance Mix; GoDanceSalsa!

Time: Tuesdays, 8-9pm. 12 weeks.

Missed the start of the session? You can take another level 2 in 6 weeks as opposed to waiting for 12 weeks. It's also at 7pm Tuesdays.

Instructor: Karen

Prerequisite: Basics, Ladies' Right Turn, CBL, leading & following.
 Perhaps you've taken club classes before or used to dance but have taken a break, so you're not a complete beginner. Class description here.

Cost: $165 (1st class is free!). See Prices & Loyalty Programs for more options.

Register Now!

Now that students know the basic building blocks, popular sequences are taught by adding new handholds on core basics. Each class builds progressively. Start with our unique Core Moves Method to fully understand salsa figures, timing and leading/following technique.

Recommended for people who know basic salsa steps from clubs or who 'wing it'. We prepare students to go out dancing with other people who take classes in the city.

Complementary Courses: Latin Dance Mix; GoDanceSalsa!

Time: Tuesdays, 8-9pm. 12 weeks.

Missed the start of the session? You can take another level 2 in 6 weeks as opposed to waiting for 12 weeks. It's also at 7pm Tuesdays.

Instructor: Melanie

Prerequisite: Basics, Ladies' Right Turn, CBL, leading & following.
 Perhaps you've taken club classes before or used to dance but have taken a break, so you're not a complete beginner. Class description here.

Cost: $165 (1st class is free!). See Prices & Loyalty Programs for more options.

Register Now!

Now that you've done Levels 1, 2, 3 experience a higher level of turn patterns and technique. The variations start to become more intricate and challenging!

Prerequisite: You must have been practicing regulary (1x a week minimum) to start this level. Ask for an assessment if you're not sure. Class Description.

Time: Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00pm

Instructor: Michelle

Cost: $90 cash or cheque (SSDS)

Package: Take the $180 unlimited 6 weeks and take L1, L2, L3, L4, Cha Cha, or L4 and L5 on the same day. Need to be assessed to take L5. Take the $450 3-month unlimited if you're already addicted-great value!!!!

See Prices & Loyalty Programs for more options.

Check out MEN'S SALSA BOOTCAMP AND THE INTERMEDIATE STUDENT PERFORMANCE GROUP!!

Make sure you're coming out to practice at our weekly Sunday Salsa Social!

Social!

New weekly TUESDAY SALSA PRACTICE!! Come and practice with salsa students on the best dance floor in Toronto.

Open to all students across the city. 8:00-10:30pm every Tuesday night!

Why is it different than other salsa practices or socials?

Instructors will give you pointers as you dance.

Make the most of your Tuesday night:

After taking your salsa class, join the GoDanceSalsa shines and body movement class (8pm-9pm $15), or simply practice your moves to great music. Volunteers will be there to assist.

You can also book a 1/2 hour private (in the same room) for $20. Normally privates are $50-75/hr and 1/2 hours are not an option.

At the Tuesday Salsa Practice, not only can you do 1/2 hour privates, you can also split the cost with a partner ($10 each!) and do it during the 9-10:30pm slot in the same room. What great value!

Ask an instructor about:

*that turn pattern you learned and can't quite get to work

*ladies' styling

*where the '1' is in the music

*spin technique

*leading and following

*Please note that the practice will change to 9-10:30pm as of November 1st.

See you there!

The Dovercourt House

805 Dovercourt Rd., 3rd floor

Free street parking

Ossington Subway

SalsaSteph's Training Program I,
Salsa 'on 1'  (Int/Adv)

Tuesdays 9:00-10:30 pm @805 Dovercourt, 3rd floor.

A unique 13-week program that covers all fundamentals of salsa dancing. Most people rush through their basics, eager to get ahead and look impressive. They realize they can't progress due to gaps in technique. Almost everyone takes this course twice; some have even taken it three times.   
$260. Random drop-ins not recommended and disrupts partner ratios. Please let Steph know in advance.

Register for a Phase, or save if you sign up for 2 or more.
Each Phase is about 3 months. 4 Phases covers the year.

8-9pm Shines and Body Movement 
9-9:30pm Work on intensive partnerwork technique in the following areas:

Phase 1-Latin Dance Movement: Use knees, hips, ribcage, arms (whole body movement) in a basic step. Add shines in turn patterns while focusing on  Leading & Following and basic turn pattern technique.
January - March 31st.

Phase 2-Core Moves: Use the 10 core moves from the GoDanceMambo syllabus while adding body and arm styling on each one, including body waves. Men learn 3 options on each of the 10 moves, including dips.
April 7-(noJune 30) July 7

Phase 3-Spin technique: Individual technique working on balance, spotting, frame. Partnerwork: On the spot doubles, triples, travelling turns, S turns, axel turns, wrap turns, natural top and spins that turn into dips.
July 14-Sept 29 (12 weeks)

Phase 4-TBA Oct 6 -Dec 15 (12 weeks) 

salsasteph@salsasteph.com