SALSAVERSITY
You feel the passion for dance awakening in you? With our Salsaversity program you will discover the diversity of dancing and learn step by step in a well-structured, understandable way and always with a good dose of fun the most beautiful Latin American dances. You can get our Salsaversity Pass free of charge at the reception. You will receive a stamp after each completed workshop level. So you have a great overview on your journey to become an amazing dancer!
You can become an advanced Salsero Pro in just 7 months. But your journey will continue! Very motivated dancers can receive our Supersalsero diploma in addition to the Salsero Pro diploma. You can find out how to become an excellent Supersalsero below.
STEPS TO THE SALSERO PRO DIPLOMA
1 – Salsa Basic 1
In this class you will learn the basic figures and the philosophy of this Caribbean dancing style. All the Caribbean countries with exception of Cuba and Puerto Rico dance “Salsa Clásica”. Salsa Clásica is danced “on one” in a closed position with less figures and always with the music. The couple interprets a song every moment of the musical piece with its movements, steps and figures.
Figures and steps of Salsa Basic 1:
- Pasos básicos (Basic Step)
- Cruz/Cambia
- Dile que no
- Drehung Señorita
- Enchufa
- Recoge
The program for the beginners class can be found here: Calendar Salsa Basic 1
2 – Salsa Basic 2
In this course you will learn the basic figures of Salsa Cubana and Timba. This style is danced in Cuba and from there, it has conquered the whole world. Salsa Cubana is danced “on one” and in an open position with many figures, where the man and the woman move around an imaginary circle.
Figures and steps of Salsa Basic 2:
- Abajo cruzado
- Exhíbela
- Coca Cola al revés
- Enchufa doble
- Varianten von Enchufa doble (El Uno)
The program for the Salsa Basic 2 class can be found here: Calendar Salsa Basic 2
3 – Salsa Basic 3
Besides the structure of a Salsa song you also will learn to interpret a piece of music. Moreover, the new figures will allow you to dance in a more creative way and you will get to know at least six new figures of Salsa Cubana. On this level you will see how to mix both styles, Salsa Clásica and Salsa cubana. This gives you the possibility to dance in a free and creative way and will further help you to find your own style.
Figures and steps of Salsa Basic 3:
- Enchufa los dos
- Cambia y regresa
- Vacílala
- Combinations of Vacilala and Enchufa
The program for the Workshop Salsa Basic 3 can be found here: Calendar Salsa Basic 3
During this class you will learn new figures and repeat figures from the former classes so that you improve your dancing skills. Further you will get to know new steps and at least 6 figures of Salsa Cubana.
The program for Salsa Intermediate 1can be found here: Calendar Salsa Intermediate 1
From now on you are able to understand the rhythm, you know many figures and passes of Salsa Clásica and Cubana, as well as a whole choreography for couple and single dances. What you need is a better understanding for the structure of music. This will help you to understand it properly. In this level you will learn to dance “Brava-Romántica-Cubana” with many different examples. Furthermore, you will get to know at least 6 new figures of Salsa Cubana.
The program for Salsa Intermediate 2 can be found here: Calendar Salsa Intermediate 2
In this class you will learn new combinations and steps with the music and the timing of the music. Here your ability of improvisation will increase and your tension during the dance will be reduced. This will help you to find your own style.
The program for Salsa Intermediate 3 can be found here: Calendar Salsa Intermediate 3
7 – Salsa Advanced 1
In this class you will learn new combinations and steps with the music and the timing of the music. Here your ability of improvisation will increase and your tension during the dance will be reduced. This will help you to find your own style.
The program for Salsa Advanced 1 can be found here: Calendar Salsa Advanced 1
8 – Salsa Advanced 2
In this class you will learn new combinations and steps with the music and the timing of the music. Here your ability of improvisation will increase and your tension during the dance will be reduced. This will help you to find your own style.
The program for Salsa Advanced 2 can be found here: Calendar Salsa Advanced 2
9 – Salsa Advanced 3
In this class you will learn new combinations and steps with the music and the timing of the music. Here your ability of improvisation will increase and your tension during the dance will be reduced. This will help you to find your own style.
The program for Salsa Advanced 3 can be found here: Calendar Salsa Advanced 3
Congratulations! Now you have finished the whole program to be a real Salsa dancer. In only 30 weeks or seven and a half months you can fully enjoy the magic of Salsa. Every hour, from the first to the last, will fulfill your life with joy and satisfaction. You do not have to wait until you turn into the best of al dancers; this is the real secret of Salsa. You will have fun and enjoy dancing from the beginning to the end. And if you manage to get infected with the Salsa virus …. this will never change. Warmly welcome to the club and que viva la Salsa!
„When I am dancing Salsa it does not matter what is happening in my life. I feel fulfilled, I am happy“. – Nena Verona
The Supersalsero diploma
After you have successfully completed all Salsa levels (up to Salsa Advanced) and received your Salsero Pro diploma, you can take the next step on the way to becoming a Supersalsero. The prerequisites for obtaining the Supersalsero diploma are: Salsa Supermaster, Rueda Advanced, Bachata Master, Bachata Sensual, Chachachá Advanced, Kizomba Advanced, Son Cubano Advanced and Salsa musicality.