2025 Salsa Training Teams
$189 MONTHLY
MEMBERSHIP
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
TRAINING TEAM PROGRAMS
90 minute weekly in person classes. Month to month membership
WEEKLY PRACTICAS
Each week we hold 1.5 hr practicas so you can practice what you've learned in class.
FREE CLASSES + SOCIALS
SCT drop-in classes and socials are free for team members. Free exclusive member workshops.
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FREE SPACE RENTALS
Use the studio for personal practice at no additional charge
DISCOUNTED RATES
Discounts on all artist workshops, drop-ins, and private lessons.
As a reminder, if you have taken 2 or more Beginner Salsa series,
you are automatically eligible to our join Salsa Level 1 Team.
To join team, simply email: teams@salsacontodo.com
To try out for an upper level team,
assessments will be held at Orientation Day on Dec. 8th, 2024
salsa
level 1
w/ kate + scott
SUNDAYS at 3:00pm-4:30pm
Experience: Two Beginner Salsa series or equivalent experience
Rolling Enrollment: Yes
Start Date: January 5th, 2025
Performance: No
Join our Salsa Level 1 membership program, featuring ongoing open enrollment. Whether you're a beginner or seeking to refine your fundamentals, this program offers an ideal starting point. Dive into a term of enjoyable learning, where you'll integrate body movement, musicality, timing, and joy on the dance floor. Embrace a supportive community atmosphere as you enhance your social dancing skills. Throughout the term, expect a focus on social dancing technique, body-mind connection, spinning, timing drills, continuous growth as a dancer, unlocking creativity, and finding comfort dancing On2.
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There will be a heavy focus on:
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Social dancing and technique
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Getting out of your head and into your body
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Spinning and timing drills
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Progressing as a dancer throughout the year
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Unlocking inspiration and creativity
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Getting comfortable dancing On2
salsa
level 1
w/ connie h. + vassili
MONDAYS at 8:30pm-10:00pm
Experience required: Two Beginner Salsa series or equivalent experience
Rolling Enrollment: Yes
Start Date: January 6th, 2025
Performance: No
Join our Salsa Level 1 membership program, featuring ongoing open enrollment. Whether you're a beginner or seeking to refine your fundamentals, this program offers an ideal starting point. Dive into a term of enjoyable learning, where you'll integrate body movement, musicality, timing, and joy on the dance floor. Embrace a supportive community atmosphere as you enhance your social dancing skills. Throughout the term, expect a focus on social dancing technique, body-mind connection, spinning, timing drills, continuous growth as a dancer, unlocking creativity, and finding comfort dancing On2.
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There will be a heavy focus on:
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Social dancing and technique
-
Getting out of your head and into your body
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Spinning and timing drills
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Progressing as a dancer throughout the year
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Unlocking inspiration and creativity
-
Getting comfortable dancing On2
salsa
level 1.5
w/ connie h. + vassili
WEDNESDAY at 6:30pm -8:00pm
Experience required: Completion of Salsa Level 1 Team or equivalent, instructor approval
Rolling Enrollment: Yes
Start Date: January 8th, 2025
Performance: No
Join our Salsa Level 1.5 membership program. Designed for those with prior Salsa on2 experience, this team focuses on refining fundamentals while fostering a vibrant community atmosphere. Throughout the term, you'll enhance your social dancing skills, deepen body awareness, and master spinning techniques and timing drills. Embrace a journey of growth as you unlock creativity and comfort dancing on2, all while enjoying a supportive and exciting learning environment.
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There will be a heavy focus on:
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Social dancing and technique
-
Getting out of your head and into your body
-
Spinning and timing drills
-
Progressing as a dancer throughout the year
-
Unlocking inspiration and creativity
-
Getting comfortable dancing On2
salsa
level 1.5
w/ kate + vassili
THURSDAYS at 6:30pm-8:00pm
Experience Required: Completion of Salsa Level 1 Team or equivalent, instructor approval
Rolling Enrollment: Yes
Start Date: January 9th, 2025
Performance: No
Join our Salsa Level 1.5 membership program, offering ongoing open enrollment. Designed for those with prior Salsa on2 experience, this team focuses on refining fundamentals while fostering a vibrant community atmosphere. Throughout the term, you'll enhance your social dancing skills, deepen body awareness, and master spinning techniques and timing drills. Embrace a journey of growth as you unlock creativity and comfort dancing on2, all while enjoying a supportive and exciting learning environment.
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There will be a heavy focus on:
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Social dancing and technique
-
Getting out of your head and into your body
-
Spinning and timing drills
-
Progressing as a dancer throughout the year
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Unlocking inspiration and creativity
-
Getting comfortable dancing On2
salsa
level 2
w/ haley + angela
WEDNESDAYS at 8:15pm-9:45pm
Experience Required: Completion of Level 1 or equivalent, with instructor approval
Rolling Enrollment: Yes
Start Date: January 8th, 2025
Performance: No
The Salsa Level 2 membership program is tailored for seasoned salsa dancers aiming for honing skills for social dancing. Dive deeper into musicality while integrating intricate footwork and partner-work, all while maintaining your natural flow and timing. Prerequisite: confidence in On2 timing, gained through prior salsa level 1.5 training or equivalent experience.
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Expect intensive sessions covering:
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Precision in footwork execution and mastery of timing nuances including syncopation.
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Exploration of complex patterns involving multiple spins, redirections, and advanced CBL theory.
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Advanced social dancing skills refinement to elevate your presence and connection on the dance floor.
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salsa
level 3
w/ angela + sophal
THURSDAYS at 8:15PM-9:45pm
Experience: Completion of Level 2 or equivalent experience, with instructor approval
Rolling Enrollment: Yes
Start Date: January 9th, 2025
Performance: No
Prepare to be pushed to new heights in our Salsa Level 3 membership program, where you'll tackle advanced footwork, body movement, arm styling, spinning, and partner work combinations. Each session kicks off with a dynamic progressive footwork warmup, engineered to enhance your ability to absorb and retain information rapidly. Following the warmup, dive into intensive spin drills aimed at refining your lead/follow technique.
Additionally, every class features an intricate partnerwork combination, offering detailed insights into body positioning and timing, tailored for both performance prep (if desired in future) and social dancing contexts.
salsa
level 4
w/ huong + sophal
TUESDAYS at 8:15pm-9:45pm
Experience: Completion of Level 3 or equivalent, with instuctor approval
Rolling Enrollment: Yes
Start Date: January 7th, 2025
Performance: No
Join our Salsa Level 4 membership program, dedicated to the artistry of social dancing in the captivating rhythms of salsa on2, New York style. Embrace the challenge as you embark on a journey to refine your dancing in seamless leading and following, lightning-fast spinning, graceful body movements, and sophisticated styling. Immerse yourself in a fusion of drills, diverse footwork variations, and intricate turn patterns designed to elevate your dance skill to new heights. And remember, while performance opportunities abound, they are optional—allowing you to focus solely on honing your craft and immersing yourself in the joy of dance.
salsa on2
solo technique
w/ liz
TUESDAYS at 8:15pm-9:45pm
Experience: Confidence in On2 timing and approximately 6 months of salsa dance experience.
Curriculum Length: 3 months
Rolling Enrollment: Yes
Start Date: January 7th, 2025
Performance: No
Join our Specialty Solo Salsa On2 Team for dancers eager to improve technique. Dive into solo techniques, including body movement, musicality, and footwork, in a supportive environment dedicated to refining your skills. Seamlessly integrate intricate footwork, body movement, and musicality into your dance repertoire, enhancing confidence and flair on the social dance floor or stage. The more you invest in your individual journey alongside partnered practice, the more enjoyable and rewarding your dance experience becomes.
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This team will focus on solo fundamentals including:
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Basic body movement development: Refine isolations and coordination to elevate salsa basics and footwork
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Musicality comprehension: Elevate understanding of salsa music, the instruments, rhythms, and accents, translating it into dancing that complements the music
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Dynamic footwork exploration: Enhance footwork patterns with timing, body movement, and musicality
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Spin technique and conditioning: Incorporate drills and exercises to improve spin technique, balance, control, and overall conditioning
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