Salsa & Bachata is an umbrella term for a mixture of musical and
dance styles that came together in Cuba to form what we know today as Salsa &
Bachata.
Today, around the world, Salsa & Bachata is danced as a social dance as well as
performance art.
Typically, Salsa & Bachata is danced as a partner dance with a leader and a
follower.
Disambiguation: Salsa & Bachata- A saucy condiment that goes with your
tortilla chips.
You won’t find that here.
We are a dance school.
Our instructors are not good cooks.
When one says that they “have two left feet”, they usually refer
to a general awkwardness that they feel while dancing. To this, we say, dancing is a
skill. Skills can be learnt. Your perceived awkwardness on the dance floor can be
combated by going to a class, where, under the guidance of expert teachers, you can
learn to master the dance form.
Additionally, Salsa & Bachata is a social dance. The nature of social dance is that
anyone, and we mean absolutely anyone, can enjoy it!
No.
Clothes- We suggest comfortable clothing that you can move easily
in.
For example, track pants and a T-shirt.
Footwear- If this is your first Salsa & Bachata class, you could bring a pair of
socks to dance in.
There are however specialised dance shoes designed for Salsa & Bachata dancing and
we recommend investing in a pair if you intend to-
NO. Bringing a partner to class is not compulsory.
Many people come to Salsa & Bachata classes by themselves, so it’s okay to come
alone. Typically we switch partners every few minutes in class so that everyone gets
to dance with everyone else.
It takes about 24 hours of class to complete our beginner level
syllabus. The goal is to equip you with all the tools you would need to social dance
comfortably by the end of this period.
However, having said that, it also depends on how a student assimilates the
information provided in class and practises the skills taught.
“Practice makes perfect” is a saying as old as the hills, but it’s also as true as
truth itself.
NO. Age, in and of itself, is not a barrier.
Several of our classes are Open Classes so one doesn’t need to
wait for a new batch to start to join a beginner level class. We have multiple
instructors at every location to cater to students at various levels.
Intake of new students occurs every 2-8 hours depending on which location you’re
looking at joining.
In an open class format, one has a bit more flexibility and can join a batch pretty much anytime. However, consistency is recommended and we suggest that you attend classes regularly till you complete the syllabus set for your level.
We usually allow you to take our 8-hour packages for over 10 hours. If you do miss more than 2 hours, however, we may not be able to compensate you for it.
“How do I help Thee? Let me count the ways…”
~Salsa & Bachata Dance
The average Salsa & Bachata dancer spends per week- 4 hours sweating it out in a
dance studio to upgrade their skills, and another 3 to 4 hours at a Salsa & Bachata
club, dancing all night. That’s your cardio already taken care of, not to mention a
host of other benefits like reduced stress, increased endorphins, diminished
depression and dementia and better balance amongst others.
Physical activities like dancing help you switch off from the world while keeping
you engaged in the movement of your body. While dancing, you are focussed on the
moment, leaving your cares to melt away.
You develop a better ear for rhythm and music.
You develop a whole new Social Circle. Not only will you meet new people in the
class and hence expand your circle in your city of residence, but also be connected
to a worldwide network of Salseras and Salseros.
Salsa & Bachata socials around the world are warm and welcoming and you need never
feel lonely again in any part of the world.
You become a much better communicator, having learned to speak and listen in turns
in a partner dance!
You are the master of your own Salsa & Bachata Destiny!
You could social dance, perform, travel to Salsa & Bachata festivals, take part in
competitions…
There’s a host of things to do, and a large and robust Salsa & Bachata community
around the world, for you to find your niche.
We’re good dancers and good teachers. Our “credentials” can be
found here.
But here’s what we think helps us to be a good dance school that gives you great
dance education and experiences-