Salsa 201-208 Courses

Improvers - Intermediate Level

- Beginner Grading Required to Join

- Teachers Tuesdays: Reuben &  Robyn

- Teachers Thursdays: Reuben & Grace C

- Modules: 201 - 208 (8 Modules)

- Duration: 1 hour, 1-2 times a week for 4 weeks x8 Courses (32 Classes Total)

- No Partner required 

- Start Dates above

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Requirements to Join & Grading:

You will need to complete & get a grading from the beginner 101 course before you can join this level (see above beginners about the grading & progression or click here for full info on grading options) . Once you pass the grading you can join any of the 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 207, 207 or 208 courses in any order. You can choose to do 1 or 2 courses at a time  on Tuesday or Thursday or both! You can choose to do 1 course per week or 2 courses per week and learn twice as fast and get through the level quicker. All courses are very different and offer different Shines, fundamentals & variations. You can see the timetable to see what courses are on right now. Please see the level flow chart below

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Enrolment Not Required

Typically, progression from the Beginners level to this stage occurs after successfully completing a grading. As a result, enrollment is automatic and not necessary. Nonetheless, if you are new to our classes and are visiting Christchurch, and would like to experience a casual class, or if you already have experience in this dance style, you have the option to register - enrol here >

Please see the level flow chart below

 

Salsa Class / Course Level: 

• 1 hour, once a week or twice a week for 4 weeks x (8 Modules) = 32 Classes of this level
• Learn: Partner-work x10 Fundamentals 'Layer 2' 

• Learn x22 Footwork/Shines
• Learn x6 Spinning & Turning Techniques
• Learn Body Movement

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Level

This Salsa level is focused on the On1 NY linear partner-work fundamentals, which are the building blocks of all higher-level Salsa moves and combinations. Our teaching system emphasizes progressive learning, which means that you will not be taught a random move of the week but rather will learn in a way that builds upon previously taught elements. This makes it easy for you to transfer the skills you learn to On2 Salsa, also known as Mambo.

In these classes, you will learn Salsa turn patterns, spinning, musicality, and body movement. They are aimed at those who have just finished the Beginners level up to an Intermediate level. Improvers and Intermediate levels are the most important levels to learn and master after Salsa beginners.

The material in each 4-week course is progressive from Beginners, so it is essential not to miss the start of this level if you are progressing from Beginners. Your actual level will depend on your comfort and ability to recall the main fundamentals at this level. Generally, if you have completed the Beginners level and have done at least 8 classes at the Improver/Intermediate level and feel confident with the material taught, then you would have progressed from an Improver to an Intermediate dancer.

The first two weeks (Week #1 and Week #2) of any 4-week course will generally be focused on fundamentals, while the last two weeks (Week #3 and Week #4) will be more Intermediate-level material based on the previous two weeks.

Course Content & Types:

Shines Updated 21-3-2023

• Salsa module 201 = 4 Weeks  (Partner-work Right Turns + New York Shines #1)

• Salsa module 202 = 4 Weeks  (Partner-work Left Turns + Cuban Shines #1)

• Salsa module 203 = 4 Weeks  (Partner-work Right Turns + Spining & Turns)

• Salsa module 204 = 4 Weeks  (Partner-work Left Turns + New York Shines #2)

• Salsa module 205 = 4 Weeks  (Partner-work Right Turns + Porto Shines #1)

• Salsa module 206 = 4 Weeks  (Partner-work Left Turns + Cuban Shines #2

• Salsa module 207 = 4 Weeks  (Partner-work Right Turns + Colombian Shines)

• Salsa module 208 = 4 Weeks  (Partner-work Left Turns + Porto Shines #2)

 

 

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Salsa 301-345 Courses

Intermediate & Advanced  Level

- Salsa On1 (Salsa Porto) & Salsa On2 (NY Mambo)
- Teachers: Reuben & Miléna 

- Modules: 301 - 345 (45 Modules)

- Duration: 1 hour, once a week with endless content

- Start Dates above

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Salsa Class Level:

Salsa Intermediate & Advanced On1 & On2
• Duration: 1 hour, once a week for 8 weeks x (45 modules) = 360 Weeks
• Salsa Porto & NY On1/On2 Turn Patterns
• Salsa Shine Series

- Partner-work & Footwork / Shines 

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Requirements to join & Gradings

- UPDATED Jan 2023

Starting in 2023, we have updated our requirements for joining the course. To join, you must complete all 8 of the previous '8 courses' from 201 through to 208 and feel confident at the Intermediate level. Additionally, students should be comfortable with a double spin & all the shines from the previous level. Grading is no longer required to join the course, but it is available for those who want direct feedback and potentially achieve higher markings with Platinum levels.

We have also recently integrated the 'Mambo Conversion Class' into the regular course structure. Week#1 follows the same format as the rest of the course, with both On2 shines and partnerwork. Regular classes will continue to be offered on both On1 and On2 timing.

Week#1 of the Salsa Int/Adv level is an excellent starting point as it introduces a new shine series. If you're unsure about your level, we recommend asking a teacher for guidance. Please see the level flow chart below

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Int Advanced Salsa Course Details

The Salsa Intermediate Advanced course offers 45 module courses, numbered from 301 to 345, which can be completed in any order. These courses cover a diverse range of topics, providing over 7 years of content to learn and are regularly updated to keep up with the evolving global dance scene. This level emphasizes timing, leading skills, styling, variations of fundamentals, positioning, body isolation, and complex moves and combinations. Here, students learn to experiment with the structure and fundamentals taught in beginners and improvers Salsa.
The course follows a New York Style Salsa System that can be danced on1 or on2, and our syllabus includes over 400 shines to learn.

In 2021, we have redefined this level to cater to the Intermediate through Advanced levels. The new curriculum includes the conversion of moves from Salsa On1 to Mambo, providing dancers with the ability to dance with any style Salsa On1 or Mambo, also known as Salsa On2 or Puerto Rican On2. The course starts with On1 Salsa and converts to On2 at the end. After class, students can practice doing these moves in either Salsa On1 or Salsa On2, depending on their preference. This course represents our highest level, providing ample opportunities for growth and learning. Once students reach our highest levels, we encourage them to go back and perfect their fundamentals rather than focusing solely on harder combinations. This is where true growth and development as a dancer occur.

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What is Mambo / Salsa On2?

Mambo is a variation of Salsa that is danced on the 2nd count, also known as 'Salsa On2'. This style originated in New York and is incredibly popular around the world. It's worth noting that despite the difference in timing, Mambo is still considered a form of Salsa. At Salsa Latina, we teach both Mambo and the regular Salsa style, which is danced on the first count, known as 'Salsa On1'. Our current system primarily focuses on the New York style, which includes the same shine system as the regular Salsa classes. Therefore, learning Mambo is simply a matter of understanding the music and adjusting your steps accordingly. With a bit of practice, it's easy to master.... read more >

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Salsa Int-Adv Performance

A great way to take your dancing to new heights is to join one of our performance teams, these start at the beginning of the year annually. if there are no teams & courses to join keep taking regular classes till these start up. You'll need to be at least up to improvers level and above.
 See the performance couples page here >