Salsa is very flashy, sensual and sometimes overtly sexual in style. Originating from the Cuban Mambo and influenced by both African and Latin American music, Salsa is Mambo's 'streety' descendant.

Being a nightclub street dance, rather than a formal dance (ie. Ballroom) where the steps are agreed upon, salsa has many different styles. Dance teachers often teach slightly different basics; for example, some people start or 'break', as it's called, on the 1 beat, the 2 beat or even the 3 beat. The easiest and most common beat to start on is the 1 beat, which is why we teach starting on the 1 beat.

It's best to think of the dance as having several "basic" steps rather than just one basic step. These would include a "forward and backward" basic and a "side to side" basic. The forward and backwards style is by far the most common in Vancouver. Because it is the most common, we emphasize the forward and backwards version although in our beginner classes you will learn both.

Remember that good dancers learn technique. Mediocre dancers learn steps. No matter how many steps you learn, you will always feel uncomfortable and look out of control unless you understand the principles of 'connection' (following/leading) and good dance technique.

Double your classes (no extra charge)

As we have multiple Salsa classes running at the same time, once you've paid for one series - say Friday beginners - you can also attend the Wednesday and/or Thursday class for no extra charge. This gives you a great deal more flexibility and practice time.