Our Salsa Classes - Improvers 1 helps to increase dance confidence while learning new moves. On this course, you’ll learn a range of techniques while having the chance to inject your own personality and natural creativity into your movement combinations.
Salsa - Improvers is split into two levels; you need to complete Salsa - Improvers 1 before you can shimmy your way to Salsa - Improvers 2. This ensures everyone progresses properly – and gives you the opportunity to build total confidence in your moves.
What Is the difference between a Leader and a Follower
The leader is the dancer who gently shows where the movement will go. They give clear signals—using their hands, body, and timing—to invite the other dancer to move in a certain way.
- They start the dance.
- They decide when to step, turn, or change direction.
- They use body movement (not words) to guide the partner.
A good leader doesn’t force or drag—they move clearly and with care, like saying, “Let’s go this way together.”
The follower is the dancer who listens to those signals and responds with their own movement. They don’t guess—they feel the leader’s guidance and move with them, in the same rhythm and direction.
- They pay close attention to touch and timing.
- They follow smoothly, adding their own energy and style.
- They move with control, not just being led—they dance back.
A good follower is not passive—they are active, expressive, and always ready.
Yes! Anyone can be a leader or a follower. Some people learn both. It doesn’t depend on gender—just on who wants to guide and who wants to respond in the moment. In social dancing, partners sometimes even switch roles during the same song.
Salsa Improvers 1 Classes Content
Completion of our Beginners Salsa Class or equivalent experience of Salsa is a minimum requirement for Improvers 1. You’ll recap all the salsa essentials while developing your technical skills and confidence with a partner:
- Review of the basic steps, moves, rhythm & Musicality
- Understand the fundamentals of salsa leading & following
- Growing the vocabulary of the shines & footworks through warm up
- Learn partner work combinations: Cross body turn, checks in Cross body lead, Titanic, Caresse, Flicks, Open break
- Become familiar with the Salsa dance community and attend more Salsa nights out
As with all of our salsa classes, you'll receive friendly feedback throughout, and you don’t need to bring a partner to join the course.
Recap the Essentials
Refresh your knowledge of salsa basics—steps, common moves, rhythm, and musicality. Reinforce your foundation while gaining more control and precision in your dancing.
Lead and Follow Skills
Deepen your understanding of how salsa works with a partner. Learn to give and respond to signals clearly, improving your communication and connection on the dance floor.
Expand Footwork & Shines
Explore a wider range of solo footwork during warm-up. Build confidence, style, and musical timing through more expressive shines that complement your partner work.
Develop Partner Combinations
Work on more complex partner moves: cross body turn, checks in cross body lead, Titanic, Caresse, Flicks, and open break. Each pattern builds on what you already know.
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CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.
If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
INDUSTRY TUTORS
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CANCELLATIONS POLICY
We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
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