CURRENT CLASSES

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Avoid learning bad dancing habits at a club! Join a dance studio so you learn correct technique! Not all good dancers are good teachers! Do your research before taking salsa classes. If you are an intermediate dancer, you can always continue improving--join us!

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CLASSES:

MONDAYS:

***ADDITIONAL LOCATION!! (starts again in September)***
Beginning Salsa I
6:30pm to 7:30pm
Portland Metro Arts: 9003 SE Stark St. Portland, OR

This class is for people with no experience or with very limited experience dancing salsa. The focus is on developing a strong foundation in technique, music timing, leading and following. Basic spins and basic concepts of men and women styling are also introduced.
No dance experience is necessary. No partner is necessary. This is a 4-week session.
Cost: $45 adults $40 13-18 yrs old $12 drop-ins

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TUESDAYS:

Intermediate Salsa
7:00pm to 8:00pm
Ankeny Street Dance Studios: 975 SE Ankeny St. Portland, Oregon.

This class will teach you a variety of combinations that are easy to execute on the dance floor, as well as a a variety of shines and styling. You will also learn spins, leading and following technique. This is for dancers with at least 6-8 months of formal salsa dance instruction. Drop-ins are welcome. If you have not gone through formal beginners classes, this class may be extremely frustrating, as it is expected that you have already mastered the most basic principles of dancing, such as mambo, side, and cumbia steps, cbl, cbl w. turn, under arm turn, open breaks, hammer-lock, sliding doors, basic shines, single solo spins, and back spot turns.
Cost: $45 for 4 week session, $12 per drop-ins Summer session

WEDNESDAYS:

Beginning Salsa I
7:00pm to 8:00pm
Ankeny Street Dance Studios: 975 SE Ankeny St. Portland, Oregon.

This class is for people with no experience dancing or with limited experience dancing salsa. The focus is on developing a strong foundation in technique, music timing, leading and following. Basic spins and basic concepts of men and women styling are also introduced.
No dance experience is necessary. No partner is necessary.
Cost: $45 for 4 week session, $12 per drop-ins

WEDNESDAYS:

Advanced Beginners Social Dance Class ** Not in session during summer**
8:00pm to 9:00pm
Ankeny Street Dance Studios: 975 SE Ankeny Street

Advanced Beginners Social Class takes it up a notch. It is for dancers who have three to six months experience taking classes. In this class our focus is partnering, dance technique, styling and shines. Different ways of spinning are also introduced, and You Master the moves BEFORE you hit the dance floor !!
Cost: $55 for 6 week session, $12 per drop-ins

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Call Antonio with any questions: 503.980.8578

* You may join a session in progress at any time. If needed, you may take a private lesson to catch up.
* There is no credit for missed classes. If class is canceled by instructor, it will be made up.