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, 6-8 pm, at our 901 Yonge Street Studio
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: $75.22 + HST (valid for 7 weeks, $10 savings)
Card of 10: $137.17 + HST (valid for 14 weeks, $35 savings)
Card of 20: $247.79 + HST (valid for 6 months, $100 savings)
AfroFit Dance Fitness Packages
We offer a wide variety of payment packages for our dance fitness classes:
Monthly Membership: $87.61/month + HST (single payment on a month to month basis
- on avg. equivalent to $8.25/ class - Works like the metropass: VALID FROM THE FIRST DAY of a month TO THE LAST DAY of the same month)
Card of 5: $57.52 + HST (valid for 7 weeks, $10 savings)
Card of 10: $106.19 + HST (valid for 14 weeks, $30 savings)
Card of 20: $176.99 + HST (valid for 6 months, $100 savings)
Drop-in: $13.27 + HST
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, Son, Cha Cha Cha, Kizomba, etc.
Main benefits of private classes:
Go at your own pace
Focus on what you need more
More individualized attention
Prices
For 1 person:
$66.37 + HST per 1-hour lesson
$309.73 + HST for 5 lessons ($25 savings)
$553.10 + HST for 10 lessons ($125 savings)
For 2 persons:
$75.22 + HST per 1-hour lesson
$353.98 + HST for 5 lessons ($25 savings)
$641.59 + HST 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 $35.40 + HST 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.
Every week there will be a 20-min mini-lesson of varied topics (partner work, salsa suelta, styling, etc),
in addition to some amount of individual feedback from the instructors should you wish so.
Saturdays, 6pm - 8pm starting April 14, 2012 (No practice on April 7, May 19, June 30, October 27, 2012)
Please note that on days that we will be having our Salsa Klimax Party at the studio there will not be a Salsa Social.
Cost: $4.42 per person + HST
Additional: your entrance fee will also give you access to our Kizomba & Bachata Social running in Studio C
Kizomba Social
(All Levels)
Your opportunity to practice your kizomba 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.
Note that this is happening at the same time as the Salsa Social on Studio A, so admission to one will grant you access
to the other one as well.
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 Enchunfla 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).
Demo video of AfroLatino teachers dancing to Cuban Salsa Beginner 1 level figures.
Schedule
Current courses:
Mondays, 8pm - 9pm
@ 901 Yonge Street
Mar 18 - May 13, 2013
(No class on Easter Monday, April 1)
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.
Schedule
Next course:
T.B.A.
Price:
$106.19 + HST
Cuban Salsa Advanced 1
Taught by Cesar Salazar
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!
Demo video of AfroLatino teachers dancing Cuban Salsa (Casino).
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 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 or Yareneys Montes de Oca. 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.
Demo video of samba no pé with Albena de Assis.
Schedule
Current course:
Thursdays, 8pm - 9pm
@ 901 Yonge Street
Apr 25 - Jun 20 (No class on June 6, 2013)
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 4 weeks you will learn intricate footwork compinations, body and arms movement commonly used by the passistas (soloists samba dancers) and
rainhas de bateria (bateria queens) in Brazil. It is assumed a certain proeficiency with the basic steps taught in our
Brazilian Samba 1 course
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.
Demo video of Rumba (Guaguancó) with Albena de Assis and Yunier
Dance is an excellent way for your child to stay fit, attain coordination, musical and spatial awareness, discipline, concentration, and confidence.
Latin dance in particular helps increase your child's self esteem, team work and social circle.
Another great news is that most of the classes will be paid by the government! The Canadian Children's Fitness Tax Credit is a non-refundable tax
credit that enables parents to claim up to $500 in fees for enrolling their child under the age of 16 in a program of physical activity. For programs
to be eligible for this deduction, they must:
Be continuous by lasting at least 8 weeks with at least 1 session per week
Be supervised
Include a significant amount of physical activity contributing to cardio-respiratory endurance and at least one of the muscular strength,
flexibility or balance
Provide a receipt at time of filing
Kids performing in Havana, Cuba
Juniors: 5 to 7 Year Olds
A class where younger children will learn to dance to the rhythms of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Conga and more! Each class will consist of a warm up,
dance instruction and games.We work on rhythm, musicality and just having FUN while dancing to music children love!
Schedule
Ongoing:
Saturdays, 11:00am - 11:50am
@ 901 Yonge Street
Classes starting on February 2, 2013; No classes on March 16 and 30, 2013
Price:
$48.67 + HST Monthly Membership ($55/monthly)
$119.47 + HST for 3 Monthly Membership ($45/monthly)
Pre-Teens: 8 to 12 Year Olds
A class that will introduce children to the musicality and proper dance technique of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Mambo, Rumba, Conga and more! Each class will
consist of a warm up and dance instruction. Children will learn footwork, body movement, and some partner work.
Schedule
Ongoing:
Saturdays, 11:00am - 11:50am
@ 901 Yonge Street
Classes starting on February 2, 2013; No classes on March 16 and 30, 2013
Price:
$48.67 + HST Monthly Membership ($55/monthly)
$119.47 + HST for 3 Monthly Membership ($45/monthly)
Teens: 13 to 16 Year Olds
A class that will introduce children to the musicality and proper dance technique of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Reggaeton, Mambo, Cha Cha Cha, Rumba, Conga and more! Each class will
consist of a warm up and dance instruction. Children will learn footwork, body movement, and partner work.
Schedule
Ongoing:
Saturdays, 12pm - 1pm
@ 901 Yonge Street
Classes starting on April 6, 2013
Price:
$48.67 + HST Monthly Membership ($55/monthly)
$119.47 + HST for 3 Monthly Membership ($45/monthly)
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Registration is accepted on first come first serve basis. Classes will be closed to further enrollment once maximum capacity has been reached.
A monthly membership is valid from the first day of a month to its last day.
FINANCIAL CREDIT IS NOT ISSUED FOR MISSED LESSONS.
The monthly payment is based on the full season of classes and is not based on the number of classes that fall into each month. All holiday breaks
have already been considered into your monthly payment.
You do not pay more for longer months nor do you receive a discount for shorter months.
When paying on a month to month basis, payments are due on the first day of the month.
Bachata (Dominican & Nightclub Style Bachata)
(Level 1 - Fundamentals)
Taught by Cesar Salazar or Yareneys Montes de Oca
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 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:
Tuesdays, 8pm - 9pm
@ 901 Yonge Street
Apr 9 - May 28, 2013 (8-Week Course)
Price:
$106.19 + HST
Bachata (Dominican & Nightclub Style Bachata)
(Level 2)
Taught by Cesar Salazar or Yareneys Montes de Oca
Building up on the basics learn in level 1, this 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
Next course:
TBA
Price:
$53.10 + HST
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: $87.61/month + HST (single payment on a month to month
basis - on avg. equivalent to $6.12/ class - Works like the metropass: VALID FROM THE FIRST DAY of
a month TO THE LAST DAY of the same month
Card of 5: $57.52 + HST (valid for 7 weeks, $10 savings)
Card of 10: $106.19 + HST (valid for 14 weeks, $30 savings)
Card of 20: $176.99 + HST (valid for 6 months, $100 savings)
Drop-in: $13.27 + HST
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: $87.61/month + HST (single payment on a month to month basis - on avg. equivalent to $8.25/ class)
Card of 5: $57.52 + HST (valid for 7 weeks, $10 savings)
Card of 10: $106.19 + HST (valid for 14 weeks, $30 savings)
Card of 20: $176.99 + HST (valid for 6 months, $100 savings)
Drop-in: $13.27
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.
Monthly Membership for all AfroFit classes: $87.61/month + HST (single payment on a month to month basis - on avg. equivalent to $8.25/ class)
Card of 5: $57.52 + HST (valid for 7 weeks, $10 savings)
Card of 10: $106.19 + HST (valid for 14 weeks, $30 savings)
Card of 20: $176.99 + HST (valid for 6 months, $100 savings)
Drop-in: $13.27
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.
Monthly Membership for all AfroFit classes: $87.61/month + HST (single payment on a month to month basis - on avg. equivalent to $8.25/ class)
Card of 5: $57.52 + HST (valid for 7 weeks, $10 savings)
Card of 10: $106.19 + HST (valid for 14 weeks, $30 savings)
Card of 20: $176.99 + HST (valid for 6 months, $100 savings)
Drop-in: $13.27
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
Monthly Membership for all AfroFit classes: $87.61/month + HST (single payment on a month to month basis - on avg. equivalent to $8.25/ class)
Card of 5: $57.52 + HST (valid for 7 weeks, $10 savings)
Card of 10: $106.19 + HST (valid for 14 weeks, $30 savings)
Card of 20: $176.99 + HST (valid for 6 months, $100 savings)
Drop-in: $13.27
Kizomba
Level 1
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.
Level 2
This course will focus on one of the most sensual partner dances that exist. In the course of 8 weeks
you will learn intermediate to advanced 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.
Couples dancing Kizomba to a Semba song
Schedule
Current course:
Mondays, 7pm - 8pm
@ 901 Yonge Street
May 13 - Jul 8, 2013 (No class on Canada Day, Jul 1)
Price:
$106.19 + HST
Salsa Styling (Men & Women)
(All levels)
Take your salsa dancing to a higher level by learning how to add authentic Cuban flavour and impress
on the dance floor! This 8-week course will focus on body movement for shoulders, arms, torso, and hips
that will change your dancing in no time.
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 the Brazilian Beat Congress and one of our parties,
that will focus on samba no pé.
For 13 weeks (19.5 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.
AfroLatino's 2nd Student Samba Performance Group
Schedule
Pre-requisites:
Having completed our Brazilian Samba Beginner course
Choreographer:
Yareneys Montes de Oca
Price & Spots:
$290 + HST
(not incl. costume)
LIMITED SPOTS
Registration Deadline:
Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 9pm
Rehearsals:
Sundays, 4pm - 5:30pm (901 Yonge St.)
January 13 - April 14, 2013
Exceptions: No class on March 31 (Easter Sunday)
Shows:
Brazilian Beat Congress - April 21, 2013
AfroLatino's Salsa Klimax Party - April 20, 2013
Ladies Sexy Salsa Performance
(For Women Only)
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 Anniversary party in June,
that will focus on ladies sexy styling! We will seek other performance opportunities at various salsa socials
around the same time.
For 9 weeks (18 hrs) you will learn a choreography that will challenge you with its different influences and styling.
Presentation (stage presence) and energy will be very emphasized.
AfroLatino's 2nd Student Salsa Performance Group
Schedule
Pre-requisites:
Completed Cuban Salsa Intermediate 1 or higher;
Afro-Cuban and Rumba recommended
Choreographer:
Yareneys Montes de Oca
Price & Spots:
$269 + HST
(not including costume)
LIMITED SPOTS
Registration Deadline:
Wednesday, April 10, 2013, 9pm
Rehearsals:
Thursdays, 7:30-9:30pm
Apr 11 - Jun 13, 2013 (not including Jun 6, 2013)
Show:
AfroLatino's Anniversary Party
June 15th or 16th, 2013
Reggaeton Performance
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 Anniversary party in June,
that will focus on Cuban reggaeton! We will seek other performance opportunities at various salsa socials
around the same time.
For 8 weeks (16 hrs) you will learn a choreography that will challenge you with its different influences and styling.
Presentation (stage presence) and energy will be very emphasized.
AfroLatino's Student Salsa con Reggaeton Performance Group
Schedule
Pre-requisites:
Reggaeton 2 highly recommended
Choreographer:
Yunier Zunzunegui
Price & Spots:
$239 + HST
(not including costume)
LIMITED SPOTS
Registration Deadline:
Saturday, April 13, 2013, 9pm
Rehearsals:
Sundays, 3-5pm
Apr 14 - Jun 9, 2013 (No class on April 28, 2013)
Show:
AfroLatino's Anniversary Party
June 15th or 16th, 2013
Cuban Son
All levels
This 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").
Demo video of AfroLatino teachers dancing Cuban Son.
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.
.
This course is by registration only and requires a minimum number of registrations.
Demo video of legendary Angel Santos dancing Cha Cha Cha.
Have you been to Cuba? Loved the music and dance? Or seen a Cuban style dancer in Toronto and thought their
movements were cool? Now is your chance to become a more VERSATILE salsa dancer, as Toronto’s salsa scene
becomes more dynamic and diverse!!!
This 8-week course is a FAST TRACK to learning Cuban style and will have you discovering a new community of salsa
lovers in no time!! It is specially desined for intermediate level dancers.
Come learn from Toronto's best in Cuban style - including professional dancers from Cuba!! We also have years of experience in linear styles of salsa and know just how to help you quickly bridge the gap.
These 2-hour workshops are a perfect way for those interested in reviewing all the figures taught in a given level of our Cuban Salsa curriculum, from
Beginner 2 all the way to Intermediate 3 level.
Please note each of these workshops is geared towards those who have done the given level before, and wish to refresh/solidify their knowledge. They
are run at a faster pace than our regular Cuban Salsa courses.
Regular class flexible cards (non AfroFit) are valid for these workshops, with 2 boxes out of a card being used
Spring Special Workshops
May 3 - 5
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.
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
people while practicing salsa dancing! Our classes are fun, with levels
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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Toronto Dance Classes -
Salsa in Toronto and North York
AfroLatino Dance Company offers great Salsa Dancing Lessons in
Toronto, Ontario. Get in shape, meet new friends and have a great time
in our Salsa classes. Located in downtown Toronto, we offer classes and
private lessons throughout the GTA - Scarborough, North York, Richmond
Hill, Etobicoke and Mississauga.
Salsa Dancing Lessons in
Toronto
Enjoy a Salsa Dancing Lesson in Toronto with the AfroLatino Dance
Company. We offer Cuban Salsa, Brazilian Samba, Afro-Cuban. Latin Cardio,
Ladies Styling, Kizomba, Bachata, and Merengue group and
private lessons in downtown Toronto and the GTA. Dance lessons in salsa
not only keep you fit, but also give you the confidence and edge in
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CUBAN SALSA Dance Lessons Toronto - AfroLatino Dance Company offers
great Salsa Dance Lessons throughout various locations in Toronto
locations. Get fit, meet new friends, and have a blast while learning
salsa, samba, afro, hip-hop or reggae! E-mail: info@afrolatinodc.com
Dance Classes in Toronto for Salsa Dancing
Why not take a Salsa Dance Lesson in Toronto today. With the AfroLatino
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along with various other dances. We are located in Toronto and offer
courses in Etobicoke, Scarborough, Mississauga, Richmond Hills and North
York. Call for a Salsa Dance Lesson today! E-mail: info@afrolatinodc.com
Salsa Dance Classes, Scarborough, Ontario
Take a Salsa Lesson today. We offer a wide range of dancing including
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and can put you in the 'salsa' groove in no time. Call for a Salsa
Dancing Lesson today! E-mail: info@afrolatinodc.com
Salsa Lessons Toronto now in Etobicoke, North York, Richmond Hills and
Scarborough
Take Salsa Lessons today and have your life change in seconds. The Dance
Company offers a wide range of dancing including Salsa dancing lessons.
We provide lessons to the entire Greater Toronto Area market and can put
you in the 'salsa' groove in no time. Call for a Salsa Dancing Lesson
today!
Toronto Salsa Lessons
in the Heart of Downtown Toronto
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Salsa Lessons in
Toronto from the AfroLatino Dance Company
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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.
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 Enchunfla turn for men.
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.
Dance is an excellent way for your child to stay fit, attain coordination, musical and spatial awareness, discipline, concentration, and confidence.
Latin dance in particular helps increase your child's self esteem, team work and social circle.
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.
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 Cuban flavour and impress
on the dance floor! This 8-week course will focus on body movement for shoulders, arms, torso, and hips
that will change your dancing in no time.
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 the Brazilian Beat Congress and one of our parties,
that will focus on samba no pé.
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 Anniversary party in June,
that will focus on ladies sexy styling! We will seek other performance opportunities at various salsa socials
around the same time.
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 Anniversary party in June,
that will focus on Cuban reggaeton! We will seek other performance opportunities at various salsa socials
around the same time.
Learn awesome body movement for Reggaeton, one of the fastest growing Latin styles to hit the dance floor in the past few years!
