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Classes will be broken into 5 sections at Level 1. New sessions start the first Monday of every odd month.

Warmup
Footwork
Review
Foundational move for Level 1 On2 Linear Salsa (of which there are 7)
Dance with Music

Philosophically things to be on the lookout for, the importance of melding footwork and partner-work when dancing Salsa, the importance of spaced repetition, the importance of tying everything to Social dancing, and personal convolutional schemes to try to attenuate the lead/follow dichotomy. No partner required.

*NEW* The Dance Complex requires ALL visitors to have a Membership, Guest Pass, or $5 Day Pass to access the building.

*Students who purchase a membership for the Dance Complex will get that $25 taken off their 10 class new student rate, bringing it down to $85.

Cost: $23 Single Class | $85 for 5-Class Package | $130 for 10-Class Package | $110 for new student 10-class package

Cash, Venmo (@Brendan-Folan), Zelle (bjfoley21@gmail.com)

REGISTRATION: Not Required, Drop-Ins Welcome

What is the legacy of the genre/form/style you are teaching?

Linear Salsa is a hybrid dance that comes from Mambo (a Cuban style that was popularized in the 1950’s NYC Palladium). NY Mambo is a marriage of footwork and partner-work from Cuba (Aftro-Cuban movements, Cuban Son) and the U.S. (Jazz, Swing). Salsa is a marketing term popularized in the 1970’s to commodify all Latin music and dance to a U.S. audience. Circular Salsa primarily comes from the Cuban dance Casino, which itself originates from Cuban Son. Salsa is by nature transformational, multinational, and multigenerational, embodying the shared heritage of Latin music.

What background, training, and or relationship do you have with this style/technique/class subject?

I was the assistant teacher of this class for over 2 years under Ricardo Contreras. I’ve been taking classes from Juan Lopez for over 7 years. I started my Salsa journey learning New York Style Salsa On2 in Worcester. I also work at the Havana Club, so you can catch me dancing Salsa there, and maybe the occasional Bachata.

Finish this statement: I am passionate about teaching this style because…

I think it’s nifty.

Accompanists, Assistants, or Regular Substitutes

Ricardo Contreras and Juan Lopez

How can students learn more about this offering?
Social Media: @salsa_ricura @bjfoley21
Website: salsaricura.org

Contact Information
Contact:
brendanfoley06@gmail.com

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