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Updated Jun 2 2010

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Classes run Mondays to Thursdays at the Bentall Centre Athletic Club, and Fridays at the Baila Vancouver Studio. To register pick the class you want and click on the " How to Register " Page.

Locations:

Mondays to Thursdays

Bentall Centre Athletic Club

Lower Plaza 4 - 1055 Dunsmuir St

Across from Burrard Skytrain Station

Fridays and Weekends

Baila Vancouver Dance Studio

Downtown Location

AUGUST CLASSES
mondays	tuesdays	wednesdays	thursdays	fridays	saturdays	sundays
BENTALL CENTRE	BENTALL CENTRE	BAILA STUDIO	BAILA STUDIO	BLU LAGUNA	BAILA STUDIO	BAILA STUDIO
Salsa Styling Men and Ladies Welcomed! Drop In Every Monday 6:45-7:45 REGISTER NOW Intermediate Tango Drop In Every Monday 7:45-8:45 REGISTER NOW Salsa Level 2 Jun 14 to Jul 19 8:45-9:45 REGISTER NOW Salsa Level 1 Jul 26 to Aug 30 8:45-9:45 REGISTER NOW	Salsa Level 1 Aug 31 to Oct 5 6:45-7:45 REGISTER NOW Adv Salsa Combos Drop In Every Tuesday 7:45-8:45 REGISTER NOW Beg/Int Salsa Combos (Level 1 and 2 a requirement) Drop In Every Tuesday 8:45-9:45 REGISTER NOW	Tango Feeling/Technique Level 1 Drop In Every Wednesday 6:45-7:45 Different Location Given upon Registration REGISTER NOW Call Nina to Book A Private Lesson Check our FAQs for what's happening in Tango and Salsa Scene	Call Nina to Book A Private Lesson Check our FAQs for what's happening in Tango and Salsa Scene	Call Nina to Book A Private Lesson Check our FAQs for what's happening in Tango and Salsa Scene	Call Nina to Book A Private Lesson Check our FAQs for what's happening in Tango and Salsa Scene	Call Nina to Book A Private Lesson Check our FAQs for what's happening in Tango and Salsa Scene

SEPTEMBER CLASSES
mondays	tuesdays	wednesdays	thursdays	fridays	saturdays	sundays
BENTALL CENTRE	BENTALL CENTRE	BAILA STUDIO	BAILA STUDIO	BLU LAGUNA	BAILA STUDIO	BAILA STUDIO
Salsa Styling Men and Ladies Welcomed! Drop In Every Monday 6:45-7:45 REGISTER NOW Intermediate Tango Drop In Every Monday 7:45-8:45 REGISTER NOW Salsa Level 2 Sep 6 to Oct 11 8:45-9:45 REGISTER NOW	Salsa Level 1 Aug 31 to Oct 5 6:45-7:45 REGISTER NOW Adv Salsa Combos Drop In Every Tuesday 7:45-8:45 REGISTER NOW Beg/Int Salsa Combos (Level 1 and 2 a requirement) Drop In Every Tuesday 8:45-9:45 REGISTER NOW	Tango Feeling/Technique Level 1 Drop In Every Wednesday 6:45-7:45 Different Location Given upon Registration REGISTER NOW Call Nina to Book A Private Lesson Check our FAQs for what's happening in Tango and Salsa Scene	Call Nina to Book A Private Lesson Check our FAQs for what's happening in Tango and Salsa Scene	Call Nina to Book A Private Lesson Check our FAQs for what's happening in Tango and Salsa Scene	Call Nina to Book A Private Lesson Check our FAQs for what's happening in Tango and Salsa Scene	Call Nina to Book A Private Lesson Check our FAQs for what's happening in Tango and Salsa Scene

Intro to Dance:
Tango/ Salsa Rotated every 3 weeks:

This Class teaches you the basics steps of each dance getting you ready to jump in to a Level 1 Salsa afterwards or a Tango element Class. This class is a requirement for any beginners. We will go over all fundamentals and give you an overall understanding of the key elements of the dance. You can repeat this course as often as you like to solidy your foundation.

Salsa Level 1:
You will be introduced to the amazing world of salsa and we will show you the commonalities between walking and learning to dance! We focus on the basic fundamentals of leading and following while showing you some basic turns and steps so that you have enough to get on the dance floor as soon as possible. We also spend time helping you learn about rhythm… there is no dancing without the understanding of rhythm! Last but definitely not least, we teach you how to establish the great connection needed to have a wonderful dance communication with your partner while reviewing all you learn. This level is commonly repeated a couple of times as it will act as your foundation for all the higher levels, and a strong foundation always translates into easier and quicker learning.

Salsa Level 2:
Now that you have your feet wet, we will move on to a more advanced way of movement. We teach you how to relax your body into the moves and also integrate the basic fundamentals for dancing in a line and in a circle. The two different styles will become clear to you with our explanation of the Cross Body Lead Fundamentals and Ocho fundamentals. You will learn easy-to-lead-and-follow patterns as well as reinforce your foundation. You will also start to feel more like a dancer as you start combining moves together.

Salsa Level 3:
You will learn popular salsa patterns seen on dance floors and the key elements that make them work. All patterns were chosen to give you insight into what is possible in the dance, and are broken down thoroughly. This is where Salsa Addicts are born!

Salsa Beg/Int Combos
In this class you will learn to link all elements, patterns and feelings together. This is a very important course as it will allow you to move to the next level of your dancing and to start creating your own combinations. This level was created due to the constant need to repeat and solidify student’s knowledge and learn to link the moves the same way you would on the dance floor. We could call this level “Intermediate Dance Floor practice”.

Adv Salsa Combos
Moves! Moves! Moves For Men! and Possibilities! Possibilities! Possibilities For Ladies!
This class provides the leads with lots of repertoire and provides the follows the practice of being ready for anything anytime! A much needed course for both leads and follows. After the foundation of leading and following sinks in the leads want more and the follows need to learn how not to anticipate. Instead, follows will have a clear mind and be ready for anything. This course provides tips to keep your foundation solid and your learning at its peak.

A new pattern is taught in every class for the leads and the follows are tested constantly ensuring they do not memorize the move but practice their following skills at their highest level. Drop-in style so you do not need to have attended the previous week.

Salsa Level 5 Review Class:
This course is a review of the last 4 moves done in the Salsa Level 5 Combo Class, so that you get additional repetition just in case you forgot any elements or key points. The requirement of this class is that you attended 3 of the 4 moves that will be reviewed.

Tango Leading and Following Basics
This course will introduce you to the Art of Argentine Tango and the way the lead communicates with subtleness, the movement to the follows. We will uncover the language needed to understand each other and give you the tools to make your conversation a harmonious one. No experience in Tango needed. Feedback from students tells us this course has been beneficial in other partner dances as the exercises taught in class can be applied to any dance.

Tango"The Sandwich " "The Cross" " Molinetes " "Ochos" "Sacadas" " Barridas"

All these course focus on different ways to do the element specified. We work on all the technique of the element, how to get into it in different ways and really understand the fundamentals of the movement. This later allows you to make up your own tango combination and steps as you will know how to do this element from all angles. Your understanding of what you are doing is the key to be able to improvise on the dance floor.

Tango Level 1
In this course you will learn all the basic fundamentals of Argentine Tango, from steps, to posture, to the feeling of the dance! All you need to know to navigate the dance floor and introductory patterns to start you in the world of improvising tango steps.

Convert your Salsa to Cha-Cha
This course is for people that have been introduced to Salsa but have never taken a Cha-Cha course. We will show you ways to convert your Salsa timing to Cha-Cha timing, thus allowing you to see knowledge of the dance that you didn’t know you knew!

Cha Cha Level 1
In this course you will learn the basics of cha- cha steps and footwork as normally danced by advanced dancers in Cuba and around the world. We will show you Club-Style Cha Cha where you will connect shines, moves and learn to play with the music.

Salsa Styling for Men and Ladies
A course that will let you add spice and personality to your dance. You will learn how to liven up your dance with just the right movement of your arms, body and feet allowing your creative expression to come out with ease. Learn footwork and styling patterns to add individualistic interpretation to all dances. Come alive on the dance floor while maintaining your following techniques.

Ladies Tango Technique
In this course you will learn: How to look the most elegant while still following the man’s lead. How to maintain your balance and embellish within the tango patterns, and how to respond quickly and be graceful in your tango dancing.

Salsa Shines Only
This is a really fun course aimed at learning salsa footwork patterns that can be executed when you are not connected to your partner. During the dance the lead may choose to do solo footwork thus giving each a chance to shine! Learn easy to execute footwork shines that can be used for any speed of salsa music, incorporating spins, body movement, arms and footwork styling for both leads and follows.

Salsa Rhythm Recognition
This is a great course for understanding the different types of Latin Rhythms. We will also show you how to train your ear to listen to different instruments that give you clues on how to find the Rhythm. Then we will put it all together and teach you how to move to the different musicalities. Great for all levels.

Bootyology

A course that focuses all on you! Your body movement, body isolations. How to warm up and let go. Really great for learning how your body moves.

Adv Salsa + Guest Instructor i.e. Choco Style!

This class has advanced leading and following combos with a guest instructor. It is great to get the collaboration of great dance colleagues and work to give you a different perspective.