Salsa Latina
Syllabus & Levels
What is My level?
We have created a comprehensive flowchart to help Bachata and Salsa students assess their skill levels and guide them on their journey to improvement in these dance styles & to help understand our levels, because each school will vary. Generally we recommend to go down one level than you might expect. It's always better for the teacher to suggest a higher level.
​Note: These levels are based on partnerwork classes which also include shines aka footwork. In our partnerwork classes, shines are always included because they’re essential—just like fundamental steps and partnerwork. They all connect. If you can’t dance confidently on your own, it’s much harder to dance effectively with a partner. Knowing your own steps is essential!
Salsa Latina Levels
What are the Salsa & Bachata Levels?
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#1 Absolute Beginner – Someone completely new to the dance style. We recommend starting with Level 1. This also applies to dancers experienced in other styles but unfamiliar with the fundamentals
#2 Beginner – A student who has been dancing consistently for less than 2 months (or hasn’t completed an 8-week Level 1 course). This stage is all about building foundations.
#3 Improver – A dancer still strengthening their basics, often by repeating Level 1 and Level 2. At this stage, progress comes through practice, repetition, and refining fundamentals.
#4 Intermediate – Typically a dancer with 6–12 months of regular training who has a solid grasp of Level 2 fundamentals. This stage bridges Improver to Intermediate, with greater confidence, timing, and partnerwork skills.
#5 Advanced – Reaching this level requires dedication and usually 2+ years of consistent training. An advanced dancer continues practicing lower-level material to perfect technique. They can comfortably dance with partners of any level, adapting their lead or follow with ease and awareness.​
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#6 Open Level (All Levels) – This usually means Improver through to Advanced. But specifically if you have done other dance training and still a beginner in that dance style you can also join.
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Salsa Latina
System & Syllabus
The Salsa Latina Method
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Warm-up, Footwork & Shines
Each class starts with a warm-up and Salsa footwork (shines). These develop timing, balance, coordination, musicality, and personal style. Our syllabus includes a wide collection of styles built up over 20 years.
Partnerwork
After footwork, we move into partnerwork. We start with the fundamentals—your building blocks for all turn patterns and combinations. Think of it like constructing a house: a solid foundation allows you to progress quickly and confidently. Our program follows a clear, structured path, advancing step by step rather than teaching random “moves of the week.”
Both teachers are full engaged in teaching rather than one teacher and a helper. This means you get a fully balanced lead and followers learning equally.
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Modules:
Modules are short 4-week sections covering different dance styles and topics. As you progress, more modules at each level become available. When you finish a module, a new one at the same level—or above—opens for you to join.
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Level 1 Fast Track: 1 module (101, 4 weeks)
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Level 1 8-Week Course: 2 modules (101 & 102, 8 weeks)
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Level 2: 8 modules (201–208, 32 weeks)
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Level 3: 12 modules (301–312, 48 weeks)
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Level 4: 24 modules (401–424, 2 years)
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Modules within a level are all the same difficulty; numbering only distinguishes topics. For example, modules 202 and 204 are both Level 2 content. Completing all modules at your current level allows you to move up.
This structure lets you join multiple classes per week and progress faster. Modules are labeled on the timetable so you can track what you’re learning.
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Salsa Dance Class
Syllabus & Style
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We teach Salsa Porto On1—a fusion of New York and Puerto Rican styles danced On1. We also teacher New York Style Salsa On2 AKA Mambo. .
Our unique Salsa Latina Foundation System is based on modern linear Salsa fundamentals, refined through inspiration from some of the world’s top Salsa dancers. Rooted in New York principles, our style blends influences from Puerto Rican, LA, Spanish, Cuban, and Afro traditions—shaping what’s known as Porto and New York Style.
We specialise in both On1 (Salsa) and On2 (Mambo), focusing on improvised, social street Salsa where strong leading and following are key. Every move is taught to be both leadable and followable, so you can dance confidently with anyone.
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What You’ll Learn
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400+ named shines (Salsa footwork)
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700+ named turn patterns, moves & combos
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Salsa timing & musical counts
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Partnering techniques & hand holds
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Body isolations & movement
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Salsa On1 to On2 Conversion
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Salsa On2 Fundamentals
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Spinning techniques
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Lead & follow connection skills
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Musicality & rhythm interpretation
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Latin dance etiquette
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Styling, expression & “dancing the dance”
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Bachata Dance Class Syllabus & Style
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Our system is built on modern Bachata fundamentals, using the Salsa Latina Foundation System, which began in New Zealand and is now new to Cyprus. It has been carefully developed and refined with guidance from some of the world’s top Bachata dancers over 17 years.
We specialise in modern, improvised freestyle street-style Bachata across Dominican, Traditional & Fusion which includes Moderna & Sensual styles. Strong leading and following are central—if a move can’t be properly led or followed, we don’t teach it. Many Latin dance schools overlook this, but it’s at the core of our approach.
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What You’ll Learn
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300+ named shines (Bachata footwork)
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500+ named turn patterns, moves & combos
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Bachata timing & musical counts
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Partnering techniques & hand holds
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Body isolations & movement
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Spinning techniques
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Lead & follow connection skills
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Musicality & rhythm interpretation
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Latin dance etiquette
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Styling, expression & “dancing the dance”