**Next Bachata Level 2 & 3 cycle begins Mon Mar 20th!**
**Bachata Workshop @ Toronto Dance Fridays (1133 Dupont st) Fri Mar 24th @9pm**
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Afro-Cuban; Elegua, 5-class series w/ Sarita Leyva (Mar 5th- Apr 2nd)
5-class series focusing exclusively on the Orisha dance of Elegua, with Sarita Leyva, professor of Cuban dance in York University's School of Fine Arts. Explore the roots of Rumba & Salsa dance steps & body movement in this 5-class Afro-Cuban series through the most seminal Orisha; Elegua. He is the opener of ways & keeper of the crossroads, his steps & dance had a profound influence on Rumba & Salsa steps/body movement. When people refer to "Afro" in Salsa dance, its often referencing one of the Elegua steps or rhythms...come explore the roots with us! REGISTER NOW
Salsa Foundations (Level 1), bi-monthly, next cycle begins Mar 4th.
The foundations, no decorations! Our Salsa Foundations class is a 4-class course (bi-monthly) where you'll learn the fundamental Salsa steps and patterns for social dancing. We teach the most basic forms at this level, and their more advanced variations in higher levels. This course's goal is to emphasize the same essential material to ensure learners retain the steps, movements, lead/follow techniques, and an understanding of Salsa music in relation to the steps. The course is structured to ensure we cover the foundation moves in detail every class. Students can join this level anytime, drop-ins welcome! REGISTER NOW
Bachata Foundations (Level 1), bi-monthly, Next cycle begins Mar 4th.
The foundations, no decorations! Our Bachata Foundations class is a 4-class course (bi-monthly) where the fundamental steps, musicality, and partner work of Bachata dancing are taught. The goal is to establish a firm foundation in learning the steps, rhythm, hip movement and technique of this sensual Dominican dance. We cover & review the crucial material to ensure students understand Bachata music (both Traditional & Modern) in relation to the basic steps and their variations, and the techniques required to dance them with a partner. Students can join this level anytime, drop-ins welcome. REGISTER NOW
Salsa Intermediate, On2 timing, 6-classes; Feb 9th - March 16th
This series begins by diving deep into On2 timing & how our steps synchronize with the Conga percussion of this timing. We explore shines taken from different layers of Salsa (NY Mambo, Rumba, Son), then focus on more intricate partner work, connection techniques, ladies' & mens' styling, and spins & pencil turns to reflect the eclectic roots of Salsa dancing. Musicality in our shines and partner work are emphasized as well as different Salsa genres (Salsa Dura/Salsa Romantica/Cuban Salsa/Jazzy Salsa) & their relation to Salsa dancing. Social dancing experience is a must for this class, our weekly practice is not enough. REGISTER NOW
Salsa Beginners (Level 2). On1 timing. Next cycle begins Mar 9th
An 8-class course (divided into two 4-class series) for learners that feel comfortable with the material in the Salsa Foundation class and would like to explore Salsa further. In this level we chain the foundation moves, introduce & emphasize different types of Salsa music, explore more complex partner work variations of the foundation moves as well as lead/follow connection techniques for a deeper understanding of Salsa partner dancing. Due to the structure of the classes & constant focus on the foundation moves, students that have completed our foundation course can join this course anytime. Drop in welcome! REGISTER NOW
Bachata Intermediate (Level 3). Next cycle begins Mar 13th
This course is an ongoing series for students that feel comfortable with the material in the Bachata Foundation class and would like to explore Bachata further. In this level we start to combine the foundation moves, introduce some simpler variations & concepts, and introduce the concept of body isolations & body movement in Bachata as you continue your Bachata journey. Also, these classes explore the most common elements & musicality of the different styles of Bachata dancing: Traditional, Modern, & Sensual. Partner connection techniques are always emphasized to reinforce the basic concepts of social dancing. Due to the structure of the classes, students that have completed our foundation course can join this course anytime. Drop ins, who have done an assessment, are welcome! REGISTER NOW
Bachata Beginners (Level 2). Next cycle begins Mar 13th
An 8-class course (divided into two 4-class series) for students that feel comfortable with the material in the Bachata Foundation class and would like to explore Bachata further. In this level we start to combine the foundation moves, introduce some simpler variations & concepts, and introduce the concept of body isolations & body movement in Bachata as you continue your Bachata journey. Also, these classes explore the most common elements & musicality of the different styles of Bachata dancing: Traditional, Modern, & Sensual. Partner connection techniques are always emphasized to reinforce the basic concepts of social dancing. Due to the structure of the classes, students that have completed our foundation course can join this course anytime. Drop ins, who have done an assessment, are welcome! REGISTER NOW
UPCOMING COURSES
Salsa Pre-intermediate (Level 3, mostly On1 timing). Next cycle begins Apr 6th.
An 8-class course (divided into two 4-class series) that explores more advanced variations of foundation moves & introduces 2 new concepts to our Salsa repertoire. More advanced Shines (solo steps) are introduced at this level, and the concept of breaking On2 vs On1 timing. We always combine the previous week’s material with the current week, so the more regularly one attends the more they get out of the classes. An assessment by one of our instructors, either by appointment or during our practice sessions, is required before joining. Students need to come to our weekly practice or have social dancing experience before joining this level. REGISTER NOW
5-class series focusing exclusively on the Orisha dance of Elegua, with Sarita Leyva, professor of Cuban dance in York University's School of Fine Arts. Explore the roots of Rumba & Salsa dance steps & body movement in this 5-class Afro-Cuban series through the most seminal Orisha; Elegua. He is the opener of ways & keeper of the crossroads, his steps & dance had a profound influence on Rumba & Salsa steps/body movement. When people refer to "Afro" in Salsa dance, its often referencing one of the Elegua steps or rhythms...come explore the roots with us! REGISTER NOW
Salsa Foundations (Level 1), bi-monthly, next cycle begins Mar 4th.
The foundations, no decorations! Our Salsa Foundations class is a 4-class course (bi-monthly) where you'll learn the fundamental Salsa steps and patterns for social dancing. We teach the most basic forms at this level, and their more advanced variations in higher levels. This course's goal is to emphasize the same essential material to ensure learners retain the steps, movements, lead/follow techniques, and an understanding of Salsa music in relation to the steps. The course is structured to ensure we cover the foundation moves in detail every class. Students can join this level anytime, drop-ins welcome! REGISTER NOW
Bachata Foundations (Level 1), bi-monthly, Next cycle begins Mar 4th.
The foundations, no decorations! Our Bachata Foundations class is a 4-class course (bi-monthly) where the fundamental steps, musicality, and partner work of Bachata dancing are taught. The goal is to establish a firm foundation in learning the steps, rhythm, hip movement and technique of this sensual Dominican dance. We cover & review the crucial material to ensure students understand Bachata music (both Traditional & Modern) in relation to the basic steps and their variations, and the techniques required to dance them with a partner. Students can join this level anytime, drop-ins welcome. REGISTER NOW
Salsa Intermediate, On2 timing, 6-classes; Feb 9th - March 16th
This series begins by diving deep into On2 timing & how our steps synchronize with the Conga percussion of this timing. We explore shines taken from different layers of Salsa (NY Mambo, Rumba, Son), then focus on more intricate partner work, connection techniques, ladies' & mens' styling, and spins & pencil turns to reflect the eclectic roots of Salsa dancing. Musicality in our shines and partner work are emphasized as well as different Salsa genres (Salsa Dura/Salsa Romantica/Cuban Salsa/Jazzy Salsa) & their relation to Salsa dancing. Social dancing experience is a must for this class, our weekly practice is not enough. REGISTER NOW
Salsa Beginners (Level 2). On1 timing. Next cycle begins Mar 9th
An 8-class course (divided into two 4-class series) for learners that feel comfortable with the material in the Salsa Foundation class and would like to explore Salsa further. In this level we chain the foundation moves, introduce & emphasize different types of Salsa music, explore more complex partner work variations of the foundation moves as well as lead/follow connection techniques for a deeper understanding of Salsa partner dancing. Due to the structure of the classes & constant focus on the foundation moves, students that have completed our foundation course can join this course anytime. Drop in welcome! REGISTER NOW
Bachata Intermediate (Level 3). Next cycle begins Mar 13th
This course is an ongoing series for students that feel comfortable with the material in the Bachata Foundation class and would like to explore Bachata further. In this level we start to combine the foundation moves, introduce some simpler variations & concepts, and introduce the concept of body isolations & body movement in Bachata as you continue your Bachata journey. Also, these classes explore the most common elements & musicality of the different styles of Bachata dancing: Traditional, Modern, & Sensual. Partner connection techniques are always emphasized to reinforce the basic concepts of social dancing. Due to the structure of the classes, students that have completed our foundation course can join this course anytime. Drop ins, who have done an assessment, are welcome! REGISTER NOW
Bachata Beginners (Level 2). Next cycle begins Mar 13th
An 8-class course (divided into two 4-class series) for students that feel comfortable with the material in the Bachata Foundation class and would like to explore Bachata further. In this level we start to combine the foundation moves, introduce some simpler variations & concepts, and introduce the concept of body isolations & body movement in Bachata as you continue your Bachata journey. Also, these classes explore the most common elements & musicality of the different styles of Bachata dancing: Traditional, Modern, & Sensual. Partner connection techniques are always emphasized to reinforce the basic concepts of social dancing. Due to the structure of the classes, students that have completed our foundation course can join this course anytime. Drop ins, who have done an assessment, are welcome! REGISTER NOW
UPCOMING COURSES
Salsa Pre-intermediate (Level 3, mostly On1 timing). Next cycle begins Apr 6th.
An 8-class course (divided into two 4-class series) that explores more advanced variations of foundation moves & introduces 2 new concepts to our Salsa repertoire. More advanced Shines (solo steps) are introduced at this level, and the concept of breaking On2 vs On1 timing. We always combine the previous week’s material with the current week, so the more regularly one attends the more they get out of the classes. An assessment by one of our instructors, either by appointment or during our practice sessions, is required before joining. Students need to come to our weekly practice or have social dancing experience before joining this level. REGISTER NOW