SALSA CLASSES and LESSONS in BERKHAMSTED
Our Friday Salsa club in Berkhamsted starts at 8:00pm.
It is structured with five levels so that novice students can join any time and move at their own pace through the stages. The higher T (Technique) and P (Partnerwork) classes are challenging for the more experienced students.
As a beginner you don't have to pre-book, you don't need to bring a partner, and you don't have to join a course (if you can't make a week you won't miss out). Instructors are expert, friendly and professional and will guide you through your salsa learning experience. The club has a fun and friendly atmosphere, and welcomes all levels of dancer. See our "Frequently Asked Questions" for answers to popular questions.
The T1 "Absolute Beginners" class starts with the assumption that students have no previous dance experience; Here we teach students how to execute the most important salsa component with perfect rhythm and style - the "basic step".
There is a dependant progression through the T (Technique) classes and the P (Partnerwork) classes. You must complete all content in a T classes of the same level as the P class for the P class to be fully understood.
| Time | Level | Duration in class | Comment |
| 8:00pm | T1: Absolute Beginners' Techniques | 2 weeks | All we assume here is that you can walk: We teach you the basic salsa steps, rhythm, salsa music, and dancing to the beat. You learn how to execute the basic step with perfect rhythm, timing and style. |
| T2 + P2: Improvers Techniques and Improvers Partnerwork | 3 weeks | More basic footwork and understanding of how various foot patterns fit in with the cross-body salsa dance, plus partnerwork that fits with these techniques. | |
| S2: Shines/footwork | 20 weeks | Challenging shines and footwork we use at Salsa Machine. | |
| 8:40pm | P1: Absolute Beginners' Partnerwork | 2 weeks | Partner work begins: Some basic "bread & butter" moves to get you dancing with partners. How to lead and how to follow. |
| T3/4: Level 3/4 Techniques | 4 weeks | Progression of Core Moves on from T2 | |
| T5: Level 5 Techniques | 4 weeks | Progression of Core Moves on from T3/4 | |
| 9:20pm | S1: Shines/footwork | 8 weeks | Introduction to shines, and some basic footwork. |
| P3/4: Level 3/4 partnerwork | 15 weeks | Progression of partnerwork on from P2 | |
| P5: Level 5 partnerwork | Advanced and challenging turn patterns. | ||
| 9:55pm | Warm Down | For everyone. We use the shines taught in S1 and S2. | |
| 10pm | Club: freestyle social dancing, salsa DJ. | This where it's at: practice and dance the night away. |
(*) T1 can be started any time as it is the same every week.
Examples:
Absolute Beginner: Start in T1, then do P1, then S1.
Intermediate: S2, then T3/4 followed by P3/4.
Experienced/Advanced: S2, then T5 followed by P5.
Below is a graphical representation of how you progress through the classes:
Large wooden dance floor, licensed bar, comfortable seating.
Admission £9 includes all classes & club.
£6 after 10:00pm
Style is the popular L.A. or "cross-body" style.
In addition we also do private salsa lessons. Private classes in salsa are afantastic way to get started and build confidence. Private lessons in salsa for experienced dancers are a superb way of perfecting technique, and understanding exactly what is requred in any dance situation. Call Ben on 07782 503325 for private salsa lessons. Click here for more details on private salsa lessons.
Salsa Machine.
Berkhamsted Town Hall, 196 High Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 3AP.
ben@salsamachine.co.uk or 01582 621812.
Hope to see you there - the Machine Team.
