Salsa Dance Classes Christchurch

Salsa Linear On1 Improver Fundamentals Course

• Duration: 1 hour, once a week for 8 weeks x (2 Courses) = 16 Weeks of this level

Course Types:

• Salsa Improvers 201 = 8 Weeks

• Salsa Improvers 202 = 8 Weeks
These courses can be done in any order. Both courses are very different and offer different Shines, fundamentals & variations.

Tuesday & Thursdays will be different courses 201 or 202 and both Tuesday & Thursday will alternate between 201 & 202 courses.

 

You will have 3 options when you start this level:

option#1: Tuesdays once a week for a total of 16 weeks

option#2: Thursdays once a week for a total of 16 weeks

option#3: Fast track: Twice a week for a total of 8 weeks

Class Level:

Improver salsa classes are based on, On1 NY linear parnterwork 'fundamentals', Fundamentals are a foundation to all Salsa moves & combos and body movement, very easily transferable to On2 Salsa AKA Mambo. You will learn Salsa 1.5 turn patterns and spinning. These classes are aim for those just finishing Beginners or a Bridge level. This is considered the most important level to learn & master after beginners & material is progressive from Beginners, so please don't miss beginners level - these levels are worth repeating over & over.

 

You will Learn;

- 12 Shines & footwork patterns

- Body Isolations & movement

- 2 styles of Spinning, singles & doubles

- 20 Turn patterns, moves & variations

- 3 Essential Improver Salsa Fundamentals**

- 6 Improver Semi Fundamentals**

- Partnering & Lead & Follow Technique

- 2 Spining Techniques for Salsa & Mambo

Note: 16 weeks total

 

When to Join?
Join this level at the start of a 201 or 202 course, but only after completing any Salsa Latina Beginner levels

 

Progress to the Next Level

When you have completed both 201 & 202 Improvers, a total of 16 weeks (16 Improver Salsa classes) you can then you can consider progressing to the Intermediate Level. Remember if you find our intermediate a struggle repeat improvers as well. If you're not sure which level you should be in, please ask your teacher or book a private lesson to be sure.

 

FREE Practica
15mins (practice time) before class starts on Tuesdays, & Thursdays 15min after Class.

A chance to practice all those moves you've been learning in class.
Guides & Taxi dancers available to get help if needed.
FREE to current Salsa Latina Salsa students.

 

Salsa Linear On1/On2 Turn Patterns & Shine Series

• Duration: 1 hour, once a week for 8 weeks x (40 Courses) = 320 Weeks

Course Types:

Salsa Intermediate has 40 Courses, labeled 301, 302..303.... 340. These courses are 8 weeks each. Once you have completed the improver levels you will find that week#1 of one of these Salsa courses will be starting so you can join that section. You can join and complete any or all of these courses in any order. All covering different aspects in each section a total of 6.2 Years of content to learn and updating as this dance style evolves.

 

Class Level:

In this Intermediate Salsa dance level we place more emphasis on timing, leading skills, styling, variations of the fundamentals, positioning, body isolation with complex moves & combinations. This is where you get to learn how to play with the structure & fundamentals taught in beginners & improvers Salsa. Learn the 1st part of a turn pattern which is structured more on improver & intermediate fundamentals with exciting turn patterns. The Salsa Shine series is also introduced at this level, so you can learn all the types of shines that are available.
For the more Advanced levels, tips will be given to take it to a higher level i.e. Upper Intermediate & Advanced levels.

 

You will Learn;

- x350+ Salsa & Mambo Shines (40 Shine Series)

- 700+ Turn patterns, moves & combos

- Extra tricks

- Styling & Body Movement

- Advanced: Catering for Advanced level dancers as well.

- More advanced partnering techniques & dance technique

- How to dance the dance!

- Advanced Timing & understanding music & musicality better

- Salsa On1 & On2 (Mambo) Demo recordings of content welcomed at the end of class.

Note: 320 weeks total (6 years)

 

When to Join?
Join this level 'only' when you have completed the Salsa Latina improvers 201 & 202 course ...or had private lessons!
Remember you can always repeat improvers & beginners as well as this class.

 

Progress from here?

Talk to one of your teacher if you want to try take it further with advanced variations. To date there is over 6 years of content to learn before any repetition happens, this includes Shines & Partnerwork. Even after repeating 6 years, you'll find the content has updated as this style of dance is always evolving. Performance and competiting would be another possible option, but this is our highest level, you wont run out of things to learn.

 

FREE Practica
30mins (practice time) after class

A chance to practice all those moves you've been learning in class.
Guides & Taxi dancers available to get help if needed.
FREE to current Salsa Latina Salsa students.

Salsa Performance Teams & Courses

Current Salsa Latina Performance Teams:

• MamboTeam - On2 Performance Salsa Couples Team

• Salsa Team - On1 Performance Salsa Couples Team
• Bachata / Kizomba Team - Latin Dance Couples Team

• Ladies Salsa Team - Solo Shines Team

• Ladies Cha Cha Team - Solo Shines Team

...More Salsa or Latin Dance teams coming, join our newsletter for more info coming.

 

Salsa Routine Course

✪ Learn about how to perform through a new salsa team routine which will develop your Salsa tremendously! Train with some of the best salsa dancers in NZ to learn to perform & how to execute complex turn patterns, performance tricks, how to relate to Salsa music and learn a brand new Salsa routine.

✪ There's no auditioning needed, just turn up, have fun & learn.

✪ There's no pressure. No need to perform, but you can when you're ready or choose to.

✪ Great Entry level into learning the skills of performing without the same commitment or stress as a full performance team.

✪ Learn the tips and tricks, big moves 'arials' that we don't teach in our normal salsa classes. Improve your fitness and confidence.

✪ Get trained to a high standard Faster. You will look great on the social dancer floor and performing. Some of the Salsa Latina's teams will also be participating so you will learn faster.

✪ When the course finishes you can choose to carry on and possibly perform with Salsa Latina's Salsa team.
This can also be taken further to help when you audition for other teams

 

How Join a team?

Look out for advertisements on our Courses on our newsletter, usually starting nearer the start of year in
February through to April

 

Performance courses can lead into performing & competitions, but not a requirement.
Some teams require auditions while performance courses you don't need to.
We are always on the look out for new people. If you are interested in performing please get in contact with us.

If there is nothing available right now, we recommend joining our regular Salsa Classes to build your level.