PRIVATE SALSA LESSONS FOR ALL LEVELS WITH BEN

Private salsa lessons are for anyone at any level. Cross-body salsa is a freestyle partner dance, which means timing and precision is key to making the dance work in a flowing yet crisp manor. Also, parts of the dance are organic and this means that although the core form is well defined, some of embellishments are in flux, hence there are always new moves, styling and techniques to learn, and old ones to perfect. It's part of what makes the dance inspiring.

Private salsa lessons for women: I normally drive the focus onto mastering techniques and tools that make the student feel confident and look good on the dance floor. Core basics often form the framework of lessons, and attention to getting the pathological moves of cross-body salsa pristine and smooth. There are some fundamental core moves that underpin all women's steps, and once these are understood and banked then becoming a good follower is effortless. Timing with particular attention to getting the natural salsa movement from head to foot are part of what a lot of students like to concentrate on. And, of course, the art becoming a good follower (i.e. being able to follow any man with confidence and style) is not easy, but with the right exercises can be mastered in quite a short space of time. Some ladies have a fear of style/styling, but here, also, I have some techniques and exercises that will dispel that claustrophobia and allow the woman to truly express herself on the dance floor. If you have danced for years, and still find some of the moves are not feeling comfortable or throw you off balance then I have remedies for these too - most can be fixed in 2 -3 lessons. If you are advanced and find nothing in your dancing a challenge, think again - don't become bored by your own dance: there is always extra polish to add to your core moves, there is always opportunity to define your own expression without interrupting the lead and still keeping total connection with your partner - after all, the reason you started in the first place was probably driven by a desire to express yourself...

Private salsa lessons for men: It's completely up to the student, but again I always try and drive the focus to techniques - failure of move execution is nearly always down to either the incorrect implementation of a particular technique, or incorrect timing, that is at root cause of most problems. It is especially important for men to understand and perfect their basics so they can develop their lead into a velvet, but irresistible connection. Many men dance for years, even rising to advanced level, yet getting their lead perfect still eludes them. Concentrating on moves, and forgetting the form is a story that applies to the vast majority of men. So, sorting out leading techniques, controlling the dance space, and keeping your partner exactly where you need them is a main thrust of private salsa lessons. Style is another casualty of learning ever more esoteric moves, but is another crucial aspect tackled in order that one can really connect in the dance. Once timing and precision are honed for the core moves, then links are introduced in order that the leader can keep the dance flowing and exciting without the need to remember long sequences of turn patterns. I will also break down and rebuild turn patterns if that's what the student requires.

It's virtually impossible to make someone a good dancer by simply teaching them complex and intricate moves. Private lessons can be based on particular moves, but focus on the execution - timing, leading, following, positioning and style. Some students have a particular move that they want to achieve (360-cross-body is a popular one), so with these they can broken down and built back up in order that they can be understood, and executed with panache and style.

Private salsa lessons are an excellent way of boosting your salsa ability. Our regular salsa classes are well structured and taught by accomplished instructors, but if at any level from absolute beginner through to advanced student, you feel that you need to focus on an aspect of salsa, then a tailored private salsa lesson or course can help enormously.

Some find that they have become an accomplished dancer, but still want to push their dancing further with advanced basics, improving the style of their lead, sharpening their following, work on core body movement. Others have specific techniques that they need to perfect, like spinning or advanced versions of pathological moves. Some feel they have plateaued and need some direction to get them to the next level. Even beginners can massively boost their learning if they feel that class groups are moving too slow for them. If you want your wedding dance to be salsa, or you are going to a salsa ball and need a fast track to get you dancing then, again, private salsa lessons can be a massive benefit.

Contact Ben to find out more about private salsa lessons. Private salsa lessons in Harpenden, private salsa lessons in St Albans, private salsa lessons in Luton, private salsa lessons in Redbourne, private salsa lessons in Welwyn Garden City, private salsa lessons in Berkhamsted, private salsa lessons in Hitchin, private salsa lessons in Hatfield, private salsa lessons in Watford.

Contact Ben on 07941 315364, or email ben@salsamachine.co.uk.

Private salsa lessons fees are structured as follows;

Private salsa lessons per person per consecutive hour:Private salsa lessons Harpenden, private salsa lessons St Albans, private salsa lessons Luton, private salsa lessons Redbourne, private salsa lessons Welwyn Garden City, private salsa lessons Berkhamsted, private salsa lessons Hitchin, private salsa lessons Hatfield.

1 Person 2 People (pp) 3 People (pp) 4 People (pp)
1st Hour £40 £25 each £22.50 each £19 each
2nd Hour £35 £20 each £17 each £15 each
3rd Hour £30 £18 each £16 each £14 each
4th Hour £25 £17 each £15 each £13 each

Rates for dance partners (i.e. couples) are £50 for first hour and £40 for subsequent consecutive hours.

Long courses can be negotiated. For example 10 private salsa lessons for a couple could be £20/hour pp (i.e. £40/couple), and for a single student would be £35/hour for a course of 10 or more lessons. For 2 people (not dance partners) the rate would be £22.50/h per person for a course of 10 or more.

Cancelling lessons: Cancellations within 48 hours (2 days) 100% of the lesson fee is due. Cancellations within 72 hours (3 days) 50% of the lesson fee is due. Cancellations within 96 hours (4 days) 25% of the lesson fee is due. Cancellations before 96 hours (4 days) 0% of the lesson fee is due.