AfroLatino Dance Company brings you an exciting set of dance lessons / classes in some of the
disciplines that constitute its repertoire. We offer quality instruction in a relaxed and fun
environment that will get you moving and dancing in no time! Most of the classes are taught in a 8-week,
while some have more of a drop-in structure, or a workshop format.
Burn fat and sculpt your body with a workout that won't feel like a workout! We have the perfect set of dance fitness classes that will get you
sweating and grooving in no time:
Do you have prior salsa dance experience? And not sure of which level to choose?
Take a free assessment to find out which level would be more appropriate.
Please note that other dance schools and teachers may cover different material than us, plus different
styles of salsa may translate into differences even on some of the basic steps. Assessments can be done:
Every SATURDAY, 5-8 pm, at our 901 Yonge Street Studio
You can
register for a whole session of 8 lessons in Cuban Salsa, Afro-Cuban & Rumba, Brazilian Samba,
Ladies Sexy Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba.
8-Week Course Registration: $120(only $15 / lesson, includes HST)
Occasionally we will have shorter duration courses, such as the Cuban Son and Cha Cha Cha mini-courses:
4-Week Course Registration: $60(only $15 / lesson, includes HST)
Please note when you register for a course (session of classes), the cost of the course will not be prorated in
case you miss some of the classes. If you know your schedule will not allow you to attend all the
classes, consider instead one of our flexible packages below.
REFUND POLICY: No refunds will be issued. Exchanges are possible for
registration in another course of the same or the following session.
ENCORE Discount
Repeat a fixed-syllabus course for only $80 (you save $40!!!).
Now is your chance to refine moves you forgot or didn't quite get the first time around, or just to enjoy the thrills of a
dance class, like old times! The following restrictions apply:
Limited time offer; subject to change without notice
Available only for fixed-syllabus courses that are being held at the time you register: Cuban Salsa Beginner 1 to Intermediate 2 levels, Bachata 1, Bachata 2
Available only for full-course registrations
Cannot be combined with other discounts
Referral FREEBIE
Get a FREE lesson of your choice for each new person who takes one of our
classes because you referred them to us!!! The following restrictions apply:
Limited time offer; subject to change without notice
Cannot be combined with other discounts
The person you referred must confirm that they took our class because of your referral
The person you referred must have registered for a course or purchased a flexible card
Available only for classes being held at the time you wish to take your free class
Your free class must be taken within one month of the date of the class taken by the person you referred
Flexible Cards for non AfroFit Classes
These cards of pre-paid lessons are perfect for those who want to try different types of classes or
know that are going to miss a few.
Card of 5: $85 (valid for 7 weeks, $10 savings)
Card of 10: $155 (valid for 14 weeks, $35 savings)
Card of 20: $280 (valid for 6 months, $100 savings)
AfroFit Dance Fitness Packages
We offer a wide variety of payment packages for (all prices include HST).
Monthly Membership: $99/month (single payment on a month to month basis - on avg. equivalent to $8.25/ class)
Card of 5: $65 (valid for 7 weeks, $10 savings)
Card of 10: $120 (valid for 14 weeks, $30 savings)
Card of 20: $200 (valid for 6 months, $100 savings)
Drop-in: $15
Private Classes
If you have ever felt that regular group classes are either too fast or too slow for
your needs, or that you would like to focus on specific areas or styles of dance, then
private classes might be what you are looking for.
We offer instruction in Cuban Salsa, Afro-Cuban, Cuban Cabaret (Styling), Brazilian Samba,
Bachata, Rumba, Merengue, etc.
Main benefits of private classes:
Go at your own pace
Focus on what you need more
More individualized attention
Prices
For 1 person:
$75 per 1-hour lesson
$350 for 5 lessons ($25 savings)
$625 for 10 lessons ($125 savings)
For 2 persons:
$85 per 1-hour lesson
$400 for 5 lessons ($25 savings)
$725 for 10 lessons ($125 savings)
For 3 or more:
Contact us to get a quote
Schedule
Call 416-671-7140 or e-mail us
to book a suitable time.
IMPORTANT: Please give us 24 hrs notice for cancellations,
otherwise a $40 fee will be charged.
Salsa Social
(All Levels)
Your opportunity to practice your salsa in a relaxed environment specially geared towards students.
Take advantage of these sessions of non-stop music, where you can practice your moves with
other students, friends, and the instructors.
While it is not a class in the sense that no new moves will be
taught, you can still receive some amount of feedback from the instructors should you wish so.
Learn the basics of Cuban Salsa (rumba timing or "on 1"), with its richness of body movement derived
from their afro-cuban traditions. You will learn Guapea,
Para Arriba, Para Abajo, rock back step, basic transitions, Dile que no,
Enchunfla, Enchunfla Doble, Ronde and counter-clockwise turn for men.
These classes are taught in a progressive fashion, over a period of 8 weeks. This course may get filled up quickly so reserve a spot by
completing your registration early. Registration is on a first come first serve basis and is only complete once payment is provided
(registering online without proceeding with payment is not sufficient to guarantee a spot).
Schedule
Current courses:
Mondays, 7pm - 8pm
@ 901 Yonge Street
Dec 5, 2011 - Feb 6, 2012 (No classes on December 26, 2011 and January 2, 2012)
Build on your basics of Cuban Salsa (rumba timing or "on 1"), with its richness of body movement derived
from their afro-cuban traditions, by learning such moves as P'Adentro y P'Afuera, Exhibela,
Adios, Hecho y Deshecho, Vacilala,
Sombrero, Camínala, La Prima, La Prima y la Hermana, etc.
These classes are taught in a progressive fashion, over a period of 8 weeks.
Learn more turn patterns such as Vacílala con Engaño, Setenta Complicado,
Arco-Iris, Setenta Moderno, Crúzate, and others. Dancing a tiempo ("on 3")
will also be introduced.
These classes are taught in a progressive fashion, over a period of 8 weeks.
Learn more turn patterns such as Setenta Nuevo, Bayamo al Revés,
Bayamo por Debajo, Setenta con Setenta, Enredadera de Amor , and others. Dancing a tiempo ("on 3")
will also be emphasized as well as various enrichment options on the guapea step.
These classes are taught in a progressive fashion, over a period of 8 weeks and will provide an better preparation
for the Advanced level.
Back by demand - this course will turn you into a ‘next level’ Casinero or Casinera, so you can truly entertain (yourself and others!) on the dance floor.
Men will learn to lead, and women to follow, visually impressive salsa (Casino) moves and styling. Moves will be broken down at a pace and in a manner
to allow you to master them with ease and also look great!
Entice and impress with the strikingly sexy, yet natural movements of Cuba’s most spectacular dance style, Cuban Cabaret. These elements
will add spicy Cuban flavour to your Salsa and create a feast for the eyes!
In this 8-week course, you will learn hot Cabaret moves that are a fusion of afro-Cuban folkloric techniques and base techniques from
ballet and modern dance. This class is dynamic and energetic, so come prepared to sweat. A perfect way to enhance your confidence and make you feel sexy!
Taught by Albena de Assis in Toronto. Clothing that shows body movement is preferred.
The national dance of Brazil is perhaps one of the most energetic and exhilarating
latin dances! This course will focus on samba no pé
from Rio de Janeiro.
For 8 weeks you will learn the basic samba footwork, body movement more common in samba,
as well as basic footwork combinations in every class.
Return to the Roots of Salsa - with authentic and inspiring Afro-Cuban movement. Learn fascinating and organic body movement and musicality as
the incredible beat patterns touch your soul. Combining these movements with your salsa, will add power to your dancing and set it on fire!
This class will focus on movement fundamentals of the two most important branches of Afro-Cuban traditions:
Yoruba (ORISHAS) Dances:
the powerful and dynamic dances of Chango, Eleggua, Oggun, Yemaya, Ochosi, Obbatala, Babalu Aye, Oya, Ochun
Take your salsa dancing to a higher level by learning how to add authentic flavour and styling
through Rumba body movements and technique. This 8-week course will focus on the fundamentals of Cuban Rumba,
mainly Yambú and Gguaguancó) for both men and women.
Elements of Rumba dancing, as well as Afro-Cuban, are the most commonly used repertoire additions by salsa
dancers in Cuba to enrich their dancing. One can often see salsa couples in Cuba switching from dancing
casino (salsa) to rumba within the same song, and back again to casino. Many of the songs
themselves are Son with one or two rumba sections in them.
Bachata has been taking Toronto by storm, growing in popularity in the past couple of years as an alternative to the
salsa sets played at Latin nightclubs. whether you are new to Bachata or you are used to dance Bachata and always
wondered how to make your dancing more fun and stand out from the crowd, this course has something for you!
The answer is to make your Bachata more authentic... more Dominican! Dominican Bachata shares with Cuban salsa impressive
musicality, footwork and improvisation. The dance is sexy, fun, and very musical at the same time.
This 8-week course will teach you with the fundamentals of Dominican Bachata as well as some basic turn patterns
of "nightclub" style Bachata. It will teach you several different ways of enriching your footwork and what to listen in the music
in order to add footwork improvisation to your dancing.
Demo video of Dominican Bachata
Schedule
Current course:
Saturdays, 3pm - 4pm
@ 901 Yonge Street
Nov 26, 2011 - Jan 28, 2012 (No class on December 24 and 31, 2011)
Building up on the basics learn in level 1, this 8-week course will challenge you with ever more intricate Dominican style footwork
and sexy turn patterns. More musicality will be emphasized as well.
Demo video of Dominican Bachata
Schedule
Current course:
Mondays, 7pm - 8pm
@ 901 Yonge Street
Dec 5, 2011 - Feb 6, 2012 (No class on Dec 26, 2011 and Jan 2, 2012)
AfroFit Dance Fitness Program
(AfroFit Dance Fitness - All levels)
Bored of the Gym? Burn fat and sculpt your body with non-stop dancing to hot Latin & Caribbean music. You will learn fun yet easy-to-follow moves that make you forget this is also a workout!
Our 4 AfroFit classes focus on movements that will improve your flexibility, strength, and stamina and teach you isolations to make your dancing ultra sexy.
Make AfroFit a way of life!
This program uses the interval training principle in low and moderate intensities, to help you burn more calories even after finishing the class.
Monthly Membership for all AfroFit classes: $99/month (single payment on a month to month basis - on avg. equivalent to $8.25/ class)
Card of 5: $65 (valid for 7 weeks, $10 savings)
Card of 10: $120 (valid for 14 weeks, $30 savings)
Card of 20: $200 (valid for 6 months, $100 savings)
Drop-in: $15
Salsa Sweat
(AfroFit Dance Fitness - All levels)
Sweat and shimmy to the hottest salsa, timba, mambo, conga and Reggaeton from Cuba! In one exciting hour of non-stop dancing, you will burn calories,
increase your heart-rate and energize your body and mind.
You will learn dynamic body isolations that sculpt your core and add spicy flavour to your salsa. Plus the fun and playful footwork and movements of
Cuban suelta will not only tone your limbs, but make you feel you are at a party!
This program uses the interval training principle in low and moderate intensities, to help you burn more calories even after finishing the class.
Monthly Membership for all AfroFit classes: $99/month (single payment on a month to month basis - on avg. equivalent to $8.25/ class)
Card of 5: $65 (valid for 7 weeks, $10 savings)
Card of 10: $120 (valid for 14 weeks, $30 savings)
Card of 20: $200 (valid for 6 months, $100 savings)
Drop-in: $15
Samba Beach Body
(AfroFit Dance Fitness - All levels)
Come and shake it to Brazil’s exhilarating Samba, Axé, and Afro-Brazilian music! We customize the steps to make them easy to follow and to keep
you dancing for a full hour.
You will learn sexy Brazilian hip movements and other isolations that will sculpt your waist line and shape your abs. Plus super energetic footwork
and arm movements that will tone your thighs, calves and arms to give you that hot Brazilian beach body in no time!
This program uses the interval training principle in low and moderate intensities, to help you burn more calories even after finishing the class.
Schedule
Day & Time:
Wednesdays, 6pm - 7pm
@ 901 Yonge Street
Starting on Aug 31, 2011
Cost:
Monthly Membership for all AfroFit classes: $99/month (single payment on a month to month basis - on avg. equivalent to $8.25/ class)
Card of 5: $65 (valid for 7 weeks, $10 savings)
Card of 10: $120 (valid for 14 weeks, $30 savings)
Card of 20: $200 (valid for 6 months, $100 savings)
Drop-in: $15
Reggae Bootcamp
(Dance Fitness - All levels)
‘Work it’ and ‘pump it’ to hypnotic Reggae Dancehall rhythms from Jamaica. These Reggae-based movements are excellent for defining your abs and buns,
and shaping your hips and thighs into a sexy bootylicious figure.
We choose wildly fun and energetic yet simple steps to ensure a good cardio workout, plus intense resistance steps to strengthen and tone your muscles.
This program uses the interval training principle as well as plyometrics in low and moderate intensities, to help you burn more calories even after
finishing the class.
Schedule
Day & Time:
Fridays, 6pm - 7pm
@ 901 Yonge Street
Starting on September 2, 2011
Cost:
Monthly Membership for all AfroFit classes: $99/month (single payment on a month to month basis - on avg. equivalent to $8.25/ class)
Card of 5: $65 (valid for 7 weeks, $10 savings)
Card of 10: $120 (valid for 14 weeks, $30 savings)
Card of 20: $200 (valid for 6 months, $100 savings)
Drop-in: $15
Zumba®
(AfroFit Dance Fitness - All levels)
Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That’s exactly what the Zumba® program is all about. It’s an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow,
Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-partyTM that’s moving millions of people toward joy and health.
Since its inception in 2001, the Zumba program has grown to become the world's largest - and most successful - dance-fitness program with
more than 12 million people of all shapes, sizes and ages taking weekly Zumba classes in over 110,000 locations across more than 125 countries
We are now adding Zumba to our AfroFit Dance Fitness series, starting on October 17, 2011.
Monthly Membership for all AfroFit classes: $99/month (single payment on a month to month basis - on avg. equivalent to $8.25/ class)
Card of 5: $65 (valid for 7 weeks, $10 savings)
Card of 10: $120 (valid for 14 weeks, $30 savings)
Card of 20: $200 (valid for 6 months, $100 savings)
Drop-in: $15
Kizomba
The romantic dance of Angola
This course will focus on one of the most sensual partner dances that exist. In the course of 8 weeks
you will learn beginner to intermediate steps and combinations for Kizomba.
Kizomba is one of the most popular genres of dance and music created in Angola, that is becoming more and more popular in Europe. It is a
fusion of zouk from the French Caribbean islands with Semba, a traditional Angolan music genre. The dance is very sensual, danced usually in
closed hold position.
Demo video of Kizomba
Couples dancing Kizomba to a Semba song
Schedule
Current course:
Wednesdays, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
@ 901 Yonge Street
Jan 4 - Feb 22, 2012
Rumba Styling
(Beg. / Int.)
Take your salsa dancing to a higher level by learning how to add authentic flavour and styling
through Rumba body movements and technique. This 8-week course will focus on Cuban Rumba movement
(yambú and guaguancó) for both men and women.
Elements of Rumba dancing, as well as Afro-Cuban, are the most commonly used repertoire additions by salsa
dancers in Cuba to enrich their dancing. One can often see salsa couples in Cuba switching from dancing
casino (salsa) to rumba within the same song, and back again to casino. Many of the songs
themselves are Son with one or two rumba sections in them.
Sep 3 - Oct 22, 2011 (Merging with the Afro-Cuban course)
Brazilian Samba Performance
(2nd Student Samba Performance Group)
The perfect program to take your samba dancing to a whole new level by adding the flare and pizzaz that
only performing can bring. You will learn a group choreography to be performed at one of our parties,
that will focus on samba no pé, with a dash of afro!
For 17 weeks (22 hrs) you will learn a choreography that will challenge you with its intricate footwork, flary
and sexy arm movements, lots of hips and torso too! Presentation (stage presence) and energy will be very
emphasized.
Schedule
Pre-requisites:
Having completed our Brazilian Samba Beginner course
Price & Spots:
$375 including GST
(not incl. costume)
LIMITED SPOTS
Registration:
February 25, 9-10pm (585 Yonge St.)
Bring comfortable clothes and shoes (heels or sneakers);
you will be asked to demonstrate your basic samba
Rehearsals:
Thursdays, 9pm - 10:15pm (585 Yonge St.)
March 4 - June 24, 2010
Show:
AfroLatino's 5th Anniversary Party
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Cuban Performance
(6th Student Cuban Performance Group)
The perfect program to take your salsa dancing to a whole new level by adding the flare and pizzaz that
only performing can bring. You will learn a group choreography to be performed at our 2012 Winter Party,
that will focus on salsa suelta and/or partner work, and lots of styling!
For 10 weeks (20 hrs) you will learn a choreography that will challenge you with its different influences,
lots of styling! Presentation (stage presence) and energy will be very
emphasized.
Schedule
Pre-requisites:
Completed Cuban Salsa Intermediate 1 or higher;
Afro-Cuban and Rumba recommended
Price & Spots:
$299 + HST
(not incl. costume)
LIMITED SPOTS
Registration:
Saturday, October 29, 5-7pm
Rehearsals:
Wednesdays, 7pm - 9pm
November 2, 2011 - January 25, 2012
Show:
AfroLatino's 2012 Winter Party
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Cuban Son
(All levels)
This 4-week course will focus on the traditional Cuban dance Son. Considered to be by many the predecessor of salsa, it shares many of the
basic steps and elementary figures with Cuban salsa. It is usually danced on "contratiempo" ("On 2").
Taught by Yareneys Montes de Oca, it will focus on the timming and most used figures in Son.
Minimum Intermediate I level in Salsa is recommended in order to have an easier grasp of the timing ("contratiempo" or "On 2").
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This course is by registration only and requires a minimum number of registrations.
This 4-week course will focus on the traditional Cuban dance called Cha Cha Cha. One of the most well known Latin dances in the world, Cha Cha Cha
was created to follow the music introduced by Cuban composer Enrique Jorrin, in 1953. The rhythm was developed from the danzón by a
synchopation of the fourth beat. The name is onomatopoeic, derived from the rhythm of the güiro (scraper) and the shuffling of the dancers' feet.
Taught by Yareneys Montes de Oca, it will focus on the timming and most used figures in Cha Cha Cha.
Minimum Intermediate I level in Salsa is recommended in order to have an easier grasp of the timing ("contratiempo" or "On 2").
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This course is by registration only and requires a minimum number of registrations.
Demo video of legendary Angel Santos dancing Cha Cha Cha.
This perfect 3-day Spring program with some of the workshops that we do get inquired about will bring a touch of
inspiration and help celebrate Spring with a bang. These workshops are held at our downtown location (585 Yonge
Street).
Schedule
Tuesday, May 3
6:30-7:50pm:
Samba de Gafieira (Beginner)
Samba de Gafieira, or simply Gafieira, is a ballroom dance expression of the Brazilian Samba musical rhythm. Gafieira is therefore
a partner dance, usually of an elegant but funky nature. Taught by Goreti
Almeida and Lucas Amaral of Brazil Dance World.
Knowing some salsa is not a pre-requisite. Price: $25
8:00-9:20pm:
Musicality (All levels)
The perfect workshop to answer all your questions about the music including rhythm,
instruments, how to find the beat, which instruments to pay attention to,
the differences between the different Cuban rhythms, etc. Taught by
Joaquin Hidalgo. Price: $25
Wednesday, May 4
7:00-8:20pm:
Samba (Advanced)
Carnival style Brazilian samba, a.k.a. samba no pé, for the advanced dancer. You
will learn intricate and fast footwork combinations as well as arms and body movement
that will challenge your coordination, rhythm ability and endurance. Being comfortable
with the basic samba step is an absolute pre-requisit. Taught by Albena de Assis. Price: $25
Thursday, May 5
6:30-7:50pm:
Salsa Suelta (All levels)
High energy salsa footwork for solo or line dancing. You will learn fun steps that will challenge your
coordination and spatial awareness. Taught by Albena de Assis. Price: $25
8:00-9:20pm:
Cuban Salsa (Advanced)
If you are a high intermediate or advanced casino dancer, this workshop is your opportunity
to pick up some great moves and styling from one the best casino dancers in town. Taught by
Vladimir Aranda. Price: $25
Deals:
Get 4 workshops for $80 ($20 savings) or all 5 workshops for only $90 ($35 savings!) Please note that flexible cards are not valid for any of these classes.
Afro-Jazz
(Beginner)
Have you ever wanted to learn fundaments of dance technique but were always shy to go to a ballet class? Well, now is your opportunity to learn in
a comfortable and welcoming environment.
With our own blend of jazz dance and the Cuban school of modern dance, this class will teach you the basis
of dance technique taken from jazz, ballet, and modern dance. It adds the Afro-Cuban flavour brought by the Cuban school of modern dance, all while
it improves your endurance, strength, flexibility, coordination and musicality.
These classes are designed to introduce technical elements such as contraction-release, turns, jumps, etc, to beginner dancers, in an
easy and consistent manner. Drop-ins are available for this course throughout its duration. Please come ready to stretch and sweat, with
socks or barefeet, and an optional yoga mat or towel for the floor work.
Schedule
Current course:
Wednesdays, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
@ 585 Production Studio
Nov 11, 2009 - Jan 13, 2010 (This course has been CANCELLED)
(No class on December 23 and 30, 2009)
Rueda de Casino
(Intermediate/Advanced)
Rueda de Casino, a.k.a. Casino Rueda, is the group form of salsa dancing. It is done in a circle formation
with two couples or more. The couples execute a series of synchronized moves and
often exchange partners.
These classes will be taught by Albena de Assis
and will be geared to the students with the equivalent of our Intermediate I completed and up.
The course is taught in a progressive fashion, normally over a period of 8 weeks. Regular
attendance is very important for the ability to keep the circle moving.
Spice up your life with Salsa Dance Lessons.
AfroLatino Dance Company offers authentic Salsa Dancing Lessons in Toronto for groups and private lessons in
downtown Toronto and Toronto's west end. Get fit and have a blast while learning salsa dancing! Our classes
are fun, with levels from total beginner to advanced available.
Toronto Salsa Lessons, North York
Our Salsa Dance Lessons are now here to jazz up your life. Toronto's AfroLatino Dance Company offers 'true' Cuban
Salsa Dance Lessons in the heart of Toronto. Toronto's west end salsa lessons are also available. A Salsa Dance Lesson can
make all the difference, when stepping out on the town in Toronto.
Salsa Dancing Lessons, Toronto, Ontario
Jazz up your life with Salsa Dancing Classes! AfroLatino Dance Company
offers authentic Cuban Salsa and Salsa Lessons in Toronto for groups and
private lessons in downtown Toronto and North York. Get fit and meet
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from total beginner to advanced available.
Salsa Dance Classes,
Greater Toronto Area, GTA
Improve your life with a Salsa Dance Class! We offer genuine Salsa
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Salsa in Toronto and North York
AfroLatino Dance Company offers great Salsa Dancing Lessons in
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Salsa Dancing Lessons in
Toronto
Enjoy a Salsa Dancing Lesson in Toronto with the AfroLatino Dance
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Dance Classes in Toronto for Salsa Dancing
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The History of Salsa
Dancing – a brief look at the history of salsa, from who invented salsa
to the evolution of salsa dancing to the present day.
So who did invent
Salsa dancing - The Cubans, Puerto Ricans? Salsa is a not only a
distillation of several Latin and Afro-Caribbean dances, but also a
compilation of many dance forms.
Although salsa is similar to Mambo in many respects and have the pattern
of 6 steps danced over 8 counts of music. Both Mambo dancing and Salsa
dancing share many of the same moves, in salsa for example, turns are
important features. Salsa dancing tends to have more of a side to side
feel to the dance movements.
Salsa dancing is not limited to Cuba, but Cuba must receive some credit
– hence Cuban Salsa Dance, is often the name given to salsa dancing.
Several other countries had their influence on Cuban salsa dancing such
as the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Puerto Rico. Salsa became a
nickname to refer to a variety of different music, from several
countries of Latino influence: Rumba, Són Montuno, Guaracha, Mambo, Cha
cha cha, Danzón, Són, Guguanco, Cubop, Guajira, Charanga, Cumbia, Plena,
Bomba, Festejo, Merengue. Some of these forms of dance were mixed
thereby creating "Salsa".
Salsa dance varies from city to city. In New York, new
instrumentalization and extra percussion were added to some Colombian
songs so that New Yorkers - that dance mambo "on the two" - can feel
comfortable dancing to the rhythm and beat of the song. Even dance
schools providing dancing lessons, provide a wide range of salsa
dancing. In Toronto or the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), salsa dancing
lessons often depends on the origin of the salsa dance instructor.
Toronto is such a multicultural city, that people from various Latin
American countries set up their dance studios, based on the ‘Salsa’ they
have brought from their mother countries. In Toronto, there are vibrant
Spanish, Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban and Brazilian communities that
lend their unique ethnicity to Salsa Dancing.
If you have ever felt that regular group classes are either too fast or too slow for
your needs, or that you would like to focus on specific areas or styles of dance, then
private classes might be what you are looking for.
Your opportunity to practice your salsa in a relaxed environment specially geared towards students.
Take advantage of these sessions of non-stop music, where you can practice your moves with
other students, friends, and the instructors.
The national dance of Brazil is perhaps one of the most energetic and exhilarating
latin dances! This course will focus on samba no pé
from Rio de Janeiro.
Return to the Roots of Salsa - with authentic and inspiring Afro-Cuban movement. Learn fascinating and organic body movement and musicality as
the incredible beat patterns touch your soul. Combining these movements with your salsa, will add power to your dancing and set it on fire!
Take your salsa dancing to a higher level by learning how to add authentic flavour and styling
through Rumba body movements and technique. This 8-week course will focus on the fundamentals of Cuban Rumba,
mainly Yambú and Gguaguancó) for both men and women.
You will learn sexy Brazilian hip movements and other isolations that will sculpt your waist line and shape your abs. Plus super energetic footwork
and arm movements that will tone your thighs, calves and arms to give you that hot Brazilian beach body in no time!
Take your salsa dancing to a higher level by learning how to add authentic flavour and styling
through Rumba body movements and technique. This 8-week course will focus on Cuban Rumba movement
(yambú and guaguancó) for both men and women.
The perfect program to take your samba dancing to a whole new level by adding the flare and pizzaz that
only performing can bring. You will learn a group choreography to be performed at one of our parties,
that will focus on samba no pé, with a dash of afro!
The perfect program to take your salsa dancing to a whole new level by adding the flare and pizzaz that
only performing can bring. You will learn a group choreography to be performed at our 2012 Winter Party,
that will focus on salsa suelta and/or partner work, and lots of styling!
