All Group Class Levels

Room full of student Salsa dancing in couples at Joel Salsa

Level 1: Beginner

Level 1 is for Absolute Beginners. We will cover basic steps & turns, shines, leading & following skills, timing & musicality and variations of the turns to get creative.

This course is for new students who want to learn or master their fundamentals, steps & turns, footwork and ensure you are confident on the dance floor!

Room full of student Salsa dancing in couples at Joel Salsa

Level 2: Beginner

Must have completed at least two cycles of Level 1 and/or have a strong foundation of the Beginner Fundamentals in Salsa On2 style, known as NY Style, before taking Level 2.

We will dive deeper into the creativity of the turns and you must have a strong foundation of the beginner fundamentals before taking this course.

Room full of student Salsa dancing in couples at Joel Salsa

Level 3: Advanced Beginner

Must have taken at at least 4-6 months in Level 2 before moving on to this level.

Learn new and creative ways to become a better social dancer! We will cover different variations of turn patterns plus different hand rotations to throw a spin on the fundamentals.

You will also be challenged by learning some new partnerwork “tools” and by adding some style and sharpness to it all.

Room full of student Salsa dancing in couples at Joel Salsa

Level 4: Intermediate

* Must have at least 6-9 months of consistent classes in Advanced Beginner level AND at least 1 year of dancing in NY Salsa socials. Must have a very strong understanding of Salsa On2 style and able to execute more advanced shines and turns on the social dance floor. 

We dive deeper into more advanced concepts! We add dynamic, control, and style into more challenging turn patterns & shines.

Each week progressively adds more complex tools building up to a full pattern so you will be able to continue practicing and build muscle memory.