You don't have to bring a partner to join the course.
How our Salsa Improvers Class is Taught
The course will be taught through:
- Explanation, demonstration, correction, copying, repetition, revision and break-down of Salsa moves
- Practicing to Salsa Music at different speeds (use of educational music with counting)
- Solo and couple work in front of the mirror
- Whole group work to consolidate learning
- Specific exercises to overhaul the most common difficulties
- Enriching ladies' and men's style separately
- Hand-out of written material to learn about the Salsa social code
- Recommendation of music to listen to
- Nights out dancing in Salsa clubs
Additional Information (Footwear recommendation)
Ladies
Court shoes with a small strong heel - NO stilettos, sandals, platforms or trainers.
Men
Leather-soled shoes with a slight heel - NO trainers.
Feedback to Confirm Progress
There is continual assessment from the tutor throughout the course, via verbal feedback, physical mirroring and Q&A. Each student will be given individual advice and the chance to dance with the teacher for tailored tips. There will also be many opportunities for self-assessment and peer assessment. At the end of the course the tutor will assess your progress and discuss which level of course to take next.
Salsa Improvers Class Progression
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Salsa Improvers Class Description
This course provides in depth practice of both Cuban Style and Cross-Body Lead Style, learning about them as well as developing “your own style”.
Completion of our Beginner Salsa Course is a minimum requirement to enter this course, or equivalent experience of Salsa Dancing (ideally the foundation of Cuban Style and Cross Body Lead Style).
Salsa Skills Development
- Acquiring awareness of the parts of the body used in Salsa Dancing
- Learning how to co-ordinate head / shoulder / upper body and hips
- Learning about musicality, unlocking your body moves and making them sensual and smooth
- Learning the most popular Cuban and Cross-Body Lead moves
- Enriching ladies and men’s styles individually. For ladies: how to be responsive as well as independent from your partner. For men: acquiring confidence in the lead
- Performing Intermediate Salsa choreography
Course Level
Improvers (Between Beginners and Intermediate)
Salsa Improvers Class Content
Example: 12 Week Salsa Improvers Course
Every Class
A warm up and cool down / Footwork / Dancing in couple / Combinations
Week 1
Course introduction; body co-ordination in Salsa; Cross-Body moves; catch-up
Week 2
Cuban style basic moves; review and consolidation; Cuban hip moves
Week 3, 4
Pivot turns left and right, combinations in couple
Week 5, 6
Cuban towels and variations; Sombrero doble and combinations in couple
Week 7
Lady’s twist; transition between Cuban and Cross-body style
Week 8, 9
Various shines; leader’s double turns; Dile Que No
Week 10
Man sweetheart and Lady sweetheart
Week 11
Enhanced footwork choreography; introduction to checks
Week 12
Coca-cola and Titanic move
Exact course content may differ as it is often tailored to the students taking the course. The length of your course will also affect the material covered but will generally follow this structure
City Academy recommends you to take this course: 2 times
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Salsa Teacher: Silvio Croce
Born in Italy, Silvio studied ballet and jazz in some of Tuscany’s most prestigious dance schools. He soon discovered an overwhelming passion for Latin dance rhythms and switched his focus to Caribbean dancing, where, using techniques acquired from his background, Silvio brought his own unique spin to Salsa. In 2003 he became a dancer of the Cubalia Caribbean Dance company and performed in theatres, clubs and at many events around Italy for 4 years. Silvio’s love for dance and his talent for inspiring that same love in others eventually led him into teaching. Having trained with top-line Salsa instructors and having taught classes for several years, he is now bringing his diverse experience to the UK.
Salsa Teacher: Magda Sobolewska
Magda Sobolewska started her dancing journey as a rap dancer, taking part in numerous competitions and shows across Europe. She went on to train in Ballet and Ballroom and after moving to London, Magda trained in Contemporary Dance. Once Magda discovered dancing Salsa she has never looked back, addicted from day one. Before teaching courses at City Academy, Magda assisted our head of Salsa, Silvio Croce, for over a year.
If you have any questions about Salsa classes, please contact the teacher silvio@city-academy.com
** Students need to attend Improver-1 before accessing to the Improver-2 level
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Teacher |
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Booking |
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Salsa Improvers 1
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Wednesday
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6.45 - 8pm
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21 Apr - 7 July
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12 weeks
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Silvio Croce
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Sadler's Wells (Studio B) - click
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£150.00
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Book
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Salsa Improvers 1
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Friday
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6.45 - 8pm
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23 Apr - 25 June
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10 weeks
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Magda Sobolewska
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Finsbury Town Hall (Studio 2) - click
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£125.00
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Book
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Salsa Improvers 2
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Wednesday
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8.10 - 9.25pm
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21 Apr - 7 July
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12 weeks
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Silvio Croce
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Sadler's Wells (Studio B) - click
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£150.00
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Book
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Finsbury Town Hall, Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4RP - Click for map »
Sadler's Wells, Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4TN - click for map »
10% discount on booking 2 or more courses (excludes Advanced Acting Classes Course)
Please email us to get the discount code for booking - click here
Salsa Class Venues
Dominion Theatre, 268-269 Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 7AQ - Click for map »
Cancellations Policy
Cancellations made more than 14 days before your course starts – full refund less a 20% administration fee.
Cancellations made less than 14 days before your course starts – no refund.
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