Salsa
Salsa
Salsa dancing originated in the 1960s and 1970s in New York City, blending various dance styles such as Cuban Son, cha-cha-cha, mambo, and Puerto Rican bomba. This vibrant and energetic dance form evolved from the fusion of Afro-Caribbean and Latin American rhythms, incorporating intricate footwork, body movements, and partner work. Salsa quickly became popular in dance clubs and social events, spreading globally and influencing other dance styles. Today, salsa is the most popular partner dance in the world, and is celebrated for its passion, improvisation, and connection between partners on the dance floor.
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Curriculum
Level 1 is designed for new students who want to learn all the fundamentals of traditional Salsa dancing, including leading and following, rhythm and connection, the use of hands for leading and following, and techniques for ladies' arm and hand movements. We will focus on easy-to-follow dance sequences, and develop etiquette to enhance our experience on the dance floor.
In Level 2 we keep building our dance from the foundation of the basic syllabus and rhythm for Salsa dancing.
Pre-requisite: Rhythm Basic step, Basic in place, Side basic, Cumbia step, Open break, Cross body lead, Bridge Single turn, New Yorkers Vuelta (around the world)
Level 3 TBA
By progressing through these levels, you will build a strong foundation, expand your knowledge, and develop the skills needed for confident and creative Salsa dancing.
Pricing
Drop-in
Every group class on our schedule, unless otherwise specified, is $25. Any time you take a group class at Motivo LA, you get entry into the social dance as well.
Virtual Punch Cards
Punch cards apply to all drop-in classes and series classes. You can also use your punches to get into the evening socials. A punch used for a class also includes the evening dance that night and they never expire. $190/10 classes (25% off), or $320/20 classes (35% off)