Syllabus & Levels
What makes our Latin dance classes different
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Focus on comfort, confidence & clarity
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Learn foundations that make dancing feel natural
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Clear structured levels & progressive courses
Why Dance Levels Matter
Dance levels exist to create the best learning experience for everyone. They help place students in classes where the material matches their experience, allowing you to progress safely, build strong fundamentals, and feel confident on the dance floor. Choosing the right level ensures steady improvement, better partner connection, and more enjoyment in every class.
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Salsa Latina Levels
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Level 1 – New Beginner
For those completely new to the dance style, usually with little to no dance experience. We recommend starting here to learn the basics in a supportive environment.
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Level 1 – Beginner
For students who have been dancing consistently for less than two months or have not yet completed an 8-week Level 1 course. This level focuses on building strong foundations. Dancers from other styles may also start here and often progress quickly.
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Level 1/2 – Improver
For dancers who are continuing to strengthen their basics. Many students at this level repeat Level 1 and Level 2 material. Progress comes through practice, repetition, and refining fundamental skills.
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Level 2/3 – Intermediate
Typically for dancers with 6–24 months of regular training who have a solid understanding of Level 2 fundamentals. This level bridges Improver and Intermediate, developing greater confidence, timing, and partnerwork. Many dancers spend a significant amount of time here.
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Level 3/4 – Advanced
For dancers with around 1-5 years of consistent training who have strong fundamentals, emerging musicality, and improving body movement. This level includes complex partnerwork, shines, and refined lead and follow skills. Dancers have good balance and can confidently execute double spins. Many dancers remain at this level for several years even if fully training every week.
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Level 5 – Advanced Plus - Master
Achieved through dedication and typically 3-10 years of consistent training. Dancers at this level often continue revisiting lower-level material to perfect technique. They can comfortably dance with partners of any level, adapt their lead or follow with ease, demonstrate excellent musicality and body movement, maintain strong balance, and perform triple spins with confidence.
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Open Level (All Levels)
Generally suitable for Improver through Advanced dancers. Beginners who have prior dance training in other styles are also welcome, even if they are new to this specific dance style.
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Amateur or Professional?
This isn't actually a level, but a Status! Usually used in competition to define if a dancer is getting paid .. read more >
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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.
Salsa Level 1
• New Beginners & Beginners
• 1 Modules :101
• Content: Partnerwork Fundamentals & Footwork Basics
• Course: 6 Weeks total​​
This is the ideal starting point if you haven’t learned within our system. The Salsa course focuses on the core foundations of Latin dance, with an emphasis on pure Salsa.
Our classes are progressive, so once you complete this level, you can move on to the next level that will be starting Salsa Level 2.
Salsa Level 2
• Improver & Intermediate
• 5 Modules: 201 - 205
• Content: Partnerwork Fundamentals & Turnpatterns & Shine Series
• Course Length: 30 Weeks total
= 5 Modules x 6 week blocks
This course builds on your Salsa fundamentals with new moves, combinations, and techniques. Each 6-week module starts fresh, making it best to join from the beginning. Every module explores different flavours and styles at the same level, allowing you to progress steadily and even join more than one module per week.
Salsa Level 3
• Intermediate & Advanced
• 8 Modules: 301 - 308
• Content: Partnerwork Turnpatterns & Shine Series
• Course Length: 48 Weeks total
= 8 Modules x 6 week blocks​
You’ll learn 50+ shines and hundreds of exciting Salsa partner patterns. Classes are mainly taught On1, with On2 conversion included at the end of class. No experience with On2? No problem—you’ll learn here.
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Level 4 will be available once we have taught through Level 3 in Cyprus
Bachata Level 1
• New Beginners & Beginners
• Bachata Style: Moderna & Traditional
• 1 Modules :101
• Content: Partnerwork Fundamentals & Footwork Basics
• Course Length: 6 Weeks total​
This is the ideal starting point if you haven’t learned within our system. The course focuses on core Latin dance principles with an emphasis on pure Bachata.
Our classes are progressive, so once you complete this level, you can move on to the next level that will be starting - Bachata Level 2
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Bachata Level 2
• Improver & Intermediate
• Bachata Style: Moderna, Fusion & Dominicana
• 8 Modules: 201 - 205
• Content: Partnerwork Fundamentals & Turnpatterns & Shine Series
• Course Length: 30 Weeks total
= 5 Modules x 6 week blocks ​
This is the natural next step, building on your Bachata fundamentals with new moves and combinations. Each 6-week module starts fresh, so it’s best to join at the beginning.
Modules explore different flavours and styles at the same level, allowing steady progress and flexibility to join multiple modules per week. Once you are at this level you can come in any week.
Bachata Level 3
• Intermediate & Advanced
• Bachata Style: Moderna, Fusion & Dominicana
12 Modules: 301 - 308
• Content: Partnerwork Fundamentals & Turnpatterns & Shine Series
• Course Length: 48 Weeks total
= 8 Modules x 6 week blocks
To join, you should have completed all Level 2 modules or already be an advanced Bachata dancer. You should also be comfortable with double spins and the shines from earlier levels.
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​Level 4 will be available once we have taught through Level 3 in Cyprus
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 25 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 in 6-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 : 1 module (101, 6 weeks)
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Level 2: 5 modules (201–205, 30 weeks)
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Level 3: 8 modules (301–308, 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 (Puerto Rican) and Salsa New York On2 which are closely linked.
Salsa Puerto On1 is a smooth, elegant style of salsa danced “on1” that is closely connected to New York–style roots. It blends classic salsa technique with flowing partner work, strong fundamentals, musical expression, and controlled turns. This style focuses on connection, timing, and clean movement — perfect for dancers who enjoy structure, musicality, and a traditional salsa feel with modern energy on easy beats.
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Salsa New York On2 is a refined, musical style of salsa danced “on2,” breaking on the second beat, which highlights the natural rhythms of the music. It emphasizes connection, precision, body control, and sophisticated partner work. This style is grounded and expressive — ideal for dancers who love musical depth, smooth flow, and dancing in harmony with the music.
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 Portorican On1 (Salsa) and NY 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 18 years.
We specialise in Bachata Moderna, it's 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”