Salsa Salamanca

Beginners Lessons

This class is for complete or recent beginners. The class uses a four week rotation, but it is designed so you can join in at any week, as each week we will cover the basic step. The programme for the beginners class is as follows;

• Week 1: Basic & Rumba
• Week 2: Basic, Rumba & Back Step
• Week 3: Basic, Rumba & Clockwise Turn
• Week 4: Basic, Rumba & Spot Turn

In theory you could move up to the next class after attending these four classes. However, we recommend that you remain in the beginners class until you are really comfortable with these basics as they will not be re-taught at the higher levels. You can repeat these classes as many times as you like and there is no pressure to move on until you are ready.

Technique

At this level you will be introduced to the cross-body lead with a combination of inside and outside turns. The cross-body lead is the fundamental move in the cross-body style of salsa, also known as New York Style.

The class starts off with a simple warm-up, to practice foot-work and shines and then emphasis is on partner-work.

The concepts of leading (usually men) and following (normally women) will be taught. The aim is to build a repertoire of basic moves in order to build your confidence on the dance floor and prepare for improver level classes.

Improvers Lessons

This class also starts off with a warm up of comprising of footwork and shines usually at a faster pace than the previous class. Here you will build on what you have learnt in the Beginners Plus level. At this level different and more complex moves are introduced and are built into routines, also known as “turn patterns”.