A Beginners Guide To Salsa Dancing in Cheltenham
Thomas & Anna are the number one Salsa in instructors in Cheltenham and Gloucestershire
At our classes you will be learning with the most experienced, established and professional salsa dance company in the area.
Our students say...
‘It was so much fun! Thomas & Anna have such enthusiasm and energy! They make the classes really clear and I felt as if I was on holiday with the music and atmosphere’ Jennifer Evans
‘Any anxieties I had were quickly dismissed by Salsa del Sol teachers Thomas & Anna Melendez….it came as a real disappointment when the class ended!’ James Davis Stroud News and Journal
Why learn salsa?
Salsa is sociable, healthy, cultural and above all fun! Salsa Cheltenham have been teaching salsa as part of a local and national NHS scheme where doctors refer patients to classes. (See classes page for information about this initiative).
There is no need to bring a partner, just come on your own or with friends. No experience is necessary as we teach the foundations in the beginners classes which include:
- Steps
- timing
- dancing with a partner
- simple turn patterns for ladies and men
- interpretation of the music
These are crucial for progressing to the next level and once you have mastered these with our structured fun approach, you will be ready to progress to our improvers class. Here you’ll learn how to do Cross-body lead, turn patterms and spins. After a few weeks with regular attendance you will have your own routines to use on the dancefloor!
Unique to salsa lessons with salsa Cheltenham are the fun merengue, Bachata, cha cha and Kizomba sessions where all levels join together for a fun upbeat session to create a vibrant atmosphere and get everyone dancing.
How long will it take me to learn?
- We recommend at least 2 classes a week
- aim to stay and practise after the classes, this wll help you to reinforce what you have learnt and practise your technique
- Repetition helps! If you take lessons in the beginning, many times a week, it reinforces things your learning.
- after two to three weeks of group classes you will usually be ready to progress to the next level,
- Private lessons really help you pick up the style, and leading/following technique which can also really help. (we are available for bookings, please call for information).
‘if you can walk you can dance!’
salsa is energising, exciting, stimulating and above all fun!
Salsa Dance Tips from Salsa Cheltenham
- Don't expect it to happen overnight - give yourself time, remember it's fine to make mistakes!
- Purchase some salsa music - at least one salsa album (ask us about our favourites for beginners)
- When in class, always face the same direction as the teachers you are following, so you can copy movements
- Count out Loud - all the time, until it becomes second nature with your movements.
- Plan on taking at least two classes a week, with at least one practice session, if you want to learn (more is better)
- Take Small Steps, and practice shifting your weight from foot to foot, staying on the balls (front) of your feet.
Intermediate and Advanced
Our weekly intermediate and advanced classes are taught in New York and Cuban Style and we focus on teaching the necessary techniques to make you the best dancers.
- Intermediate and advanced turn patterns.
- Leaders and ladies confidence on the dancefloor.
- Sexy New York and Latin Cuban styling for ladies and men.
- Fabulous footwork to build into your repertoire.
We also bring UK and International guest teachers regularly to our special Master class events in Cheltenham UK. Check the events page for further information.
A Beginners Guide To Salsa Dancing in Cheltenham
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