what you're going to learn
Lesson 1
RHYTHM TRAINING
This course is part 2 of the Tumbao rhythm , where we will learn about syncopations. Rojo then adds his favorite interactive exercise to help ingrain the understanding of these rhythms into your body.
Lesson 2
REVIEW COURSE 1
We begin dancing by reviewing Course 1's material: The "Basic Step", the "Crossover Step", and "Right Turn". We will recap it all with counts and then to a new Tumbao track that Rojo's created.
Lesson 3
THE SIDE STEP
This lesson covers our third core basic step of Salsa, the Side Step. We will then learn how to lead and follow this step while in Closed Position, since we already covered Open position on Course 1.
Lesson 4
NEW FOLLOWERS RIGHT TURN
Course 1 covered how to lead the follower into a push right turn, here we will learn a second way to execute this turn, an underarm turn.
Lesson 5
LEADERS RIGHT TURN
Next we focus on how leaders turn right while connected to their partner. To step-up the challenge we will learn how to switch hands behind our backs- while turning .
Lesson 6
LET'S COMBO IT UP
Let's now make it a Combo using turns. Since followers spin to the right on 1,2,3 and leaders on 5,6,7, we can then create an infinite loop of turn combinations.
LESSON STRUCTURE
In each lesson, you will learn fundamental techniques and footwork about the core steps used when Salsa dancing. You will build upon each lesson as you continue to progress through the program, grow on your knowledge and begin to Salsa!
This is how the Zero 2 Salsa courses are structured:
- Learn the footwork associated with each move or turn.
- Layer-in technique through a series of steps and important tips.
- Practice at various music speeds to improve processing time.
- Gradually add components individually and build an entire move.
- Combine moves into complete patterns.
We spend a majority of our time dancing together in order to: help you build better muscle memory; give you added confidence on the dance floor, and continue preparing you for the next stage.
what our students say
"Prior to becoming a regular... I had taken more than a handful of classes from various teachers a... and each time I walked away feeling frustrated with the lack of significant progress. When a friend, whom is an experienced dancer himself, recommended Juan to me I thought it was going to be yet another trip around the same rodeo. I couldn't have been more mistaken… Thanks to Juan's instruction and support I feel comfortable attending social Salsa scenes without any hesitation. There isn't anyone else I would recommend ..."
- Frank V.
"I just completed a 10-week ladies' styling class with Erica. I learned so much and had so much fun! I feel like I learned more technique in these 2.5 months in her class than I did over the past year! I'll for sure use some of what I learned social dancing. :) She's a great teacher (and so is her husband Juan). Erica never turns down a question and is great at breaking down moves. On top of that, she's super nice and encouraging!"
- Lindsey J.
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