Salsa Classes
Learn to Dance Salsa from NZ/AUS Salsa Champions
Salsa is the world’s most popular partner dance, born from the Caribbean and New York. It’s a freestyle, social dance you can enjoy with anyone, anywhere — or even on your own! Fun, energising, and accessible to everyone, Salsa is the perfect way to stay fit and meet new people.
Our structured syllabus, developed over 25 years, blends New York style with Puerto Rican and Cuban & Afro influences. In every class, you’ll learn stylish footwork (shines), fundamentals in Latin dance and exciting partner patterns, building your skills step by step.
Salsa Level 1
• Start Date: 9th September 2025
FREE on the Start Date / Open night
• Time: Tuesdays 7:30pm (1hr)
• 2 Modules :101 - 102
• Course Length: 8 Weeks total​
= 2 Modules x 4 week blocks
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• Level: Ideal for absolute beginners, new dancers to Salsa or those repeating their basics & fundamentals.
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This is the best place to start if you haven't learnt from our system. This Salsa on1 course is designed to cover the basics of Latin dancing with a focus on pure Salsa.
Learn 13 shines "Footwork" plus partner work basics & fundamentals.
Our Salsa classes are designed to be progressive, and after completing this level, you can continue to progress through to Salsa Level 2.
Salsa Level 2
• Start Date: 9th September 2025
FREE on the Open night
• Time: Tuesdays 8:30pm (1hr)
• 8 Modules: 201 - 208
• Course Length: 32 Weeks total
= 8 Modules x 4 week blocks
• Level: Join this level after level 1, this level is similar to improver to intermediate level
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Just finished Level 1 or dancing at an intermediate level? This level is the natural next step, building on your Salsa fundamentals with new moves and combinations.
Each 4-week module starts fresh every 4 weeks, so it’s best to join from the beginning. Every module covers different flavours & styles, but all at the same level—giving you flexibility and steady progress.
Learn 35 Shines to learn with key Salsa partner-work fundamentals & turn patterns.
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Salsa Level 3
• Start Date: Coming
FREE on the Open night
• Time: Coming
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• 12 Modules: 301 - 312
• Course Length: 48 Weeks total
= 12 Modules x 4 week blocks
• Level: Join this level after level 2, this level is similar to Intermediate to Upper Intermediate pushing into Advanced.
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To join this course, you should have completed all 8 modules from Level 2, or if you are already an advance dancer in Salsa. You’ll also need to be comfortable with double spins and all the shines covered in earlier levels.
Best Time to Start: Week 1 of any new module is ideal, as it begins with a fresh shine series.
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Learn over 50 shines to learn with some amazing Salsa turn patterns for couples.​
Salsa Latina System & Syllabus
Salsa Dance Class Syllabus & Style
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Our unique Salsa Latina Foundation System is built on modern linear Salsa fundamentals, developed and refined with inspiration from some of the world’s top Salsa dancers. Rooted in New York Salsa principles, our style blends influences from LA, Puerto Rican, Spanish, Cuban, and Afro traditions—forming what’s known as Porto Style 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 essential. Every move we teach is designed to be leadable and followable, ensuring you can dance confidently with anyone.
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The Salsa Latina Method
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Warm-up & Shines
Classes begin with a warm-up followed by Salsa footwork, known as shines. These build timing, balance, coordination, and musicality while helping you develop your own style. Our syllabus features an extensive collection of New York Shines, created by top New York, Cuban and Puerto Rican dancers over many years.
Partnerwork
After shines, 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.”
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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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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”
