PARTNERING COURSE LEVEL 2
THIS SERIES WALKS YOU THROUGH OUR ENTIRE LEVEL 2 PARTNERING SYLLABUS
PARTNERING SERIES 1 - LEVEL 2
This series walks you through our entire level 2 partnering syllabus.
PARTNERING COURSE LEVEL 2
THIS SERIES WALKS YOU THROUGH OUR ENTIRE LEVEL 2 PARTNERING SYLLABUS
what You get inside
Online Salsa Dance Training Program
PATTERN 1
Besides spinning in both directions, this pattern works on your upper body connection by combining 3 Closed Position moves back-to-back.
The focus is on:
- Close Position technique
- The use of double-handed turns
- Using Open Breaks: "The Basket"
PATTERN 2
This pattern uses spins to switch sides with your partner in multiple ways. We also add "Hammerlocks" and "Hair-combs" to Level-up our moves.
The focus is on:
- Proper foot placement and timing
- Cross Body Lead (CBL) Right Turn
- Leader’s Left Turn while connected
PATTERN 3
Leaders get fancy by using a "drop-catch" in between turns. While followers learn how to style the “Half Basket” and execute their traveling left turns.
The focus is on:
- Cross Body Lead (CBL) Titanic
- Leader's turning while leading
- Challenging your Level 1 material
RHYTHM TRAINING
Besides spinning in both directions, this pattern works on your upper body connection by combining 3 Close Position moves back to back. The Focus is on:
- Close Position technique
- The use of Dbl. Handed Turns
- Using Open Breaks: "The Basket"
FOOTWORK
This pattern uses spins to switch sides with your partner in a variety of ways. We also add "Hammerlocks" and "Hair-combs" to Level-up our moves. A lot of focus on:
- Proper foot placement and timing
- Cross Body Lead (CBL) Right Turn
- Leader’s Left turn while connected
PARTNER DANCING
Leader's get fancy by using a drop-catch in between turns. As the followers learn how to style the “Half Basket” and generate energy with traveling double-turns. Goals:
- Cross Body Lead (CBL) Titanic
- Advanced Leader turn combo
- Challenging your level 1 material
what our students say
"A couple years ago I decided to take lessons to learn how to follow any lead and shine. Well it didn't go so well. I took multiple private lessons and weekly group lessons from the instructors with dance companies I was told were the best. I never progressed and was extremely discouraged. In fact I quit dancing for a year... I had heard great things about their program and decided to give it another try. I'm so glad I did because their curriculum and teaching style has helped me progress and reignited my desire to learn and be able to truly enjoy salsa dancing!!!
- Lee
"These are some of the best salsa dance instructors I have had the pleasure of learning from. They are able to breakdown techniques in a way that is easy to learn, and they are quality people that love what they do. The Salsa Beat has my highest recommendation."
- Alex H.
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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS...
Erica Hernandez
Erica is dedicated to teaching people how to Salsa Dance. She believes anyone can learn how to dance by finding a program that works with their unique background and learning style. She partnered with Juan-2-3 to create a curriculum that focuses on the key fundamentals of Salsa; connection, footwork, partner moves, spin technique, rhythm and musicality. After guiding hundreds of students through their step-by-step program, she has experienced the greatest joy for a dance teacher-watching her students have fun on the dance floor!
Erica began dancing at the age of four. She learned ballet, jazz, and hip hop. She participated in Drill Team, Cheer, and Song learning about formations and how to synchronize movements on a team. While getting her BS in Electrical Engineering at SDSU, she fell in love with Salsa dancing. In 2005, she joined Majesty in Motion Dance Company and trained hard everyday. She earned a spot on the professional team where she performed and taught with her dance partner Juan-2-3. Since 2006, Erica has been teaching people how to Salsa Dance locally, nationally, and internationally.
Juan-2-3 Hernandez
Colombian, born in Brooklyn raised between Spain and New York. In 1999, while in the Military and having lived in Japan for two years, Juan-2-3 arrived to San Diego. It was then that he was introduced to Salsa group classes and dance teams. Although he struggled to learn, his passion for Salsa never stopped. In 2002 he joined Majesty in Motion Dance company and worked his way up to their professional team, then became co-director of the company and meet his beloved new partner Erica, now wife. Unfortunately, in 2010 he had to quit the team due to military injuries that kept worsening. However, his passion to teach still thrives today. Besides continuing to teach, choreograph and perform Salsa, Juan now also hopes to reach the world and inspire people from all walks of life that "Anyone Can Salsa dance".