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Class Descriptions
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What Class to Take and When ...
Our classes are listed as 1, 2, or 3 which means there are different sections that run back to back.  Different moves are taught in each one, so you're encouraged to take them with no breaks in between! They automatically rotate so that you can develop your dancing smoother, easier and stronger!  Start at any number and continue until the series is complete so you get all the moves you need to move on to the next level! 
Note! Code 1, 2 or 3 = Series theme, NOT level!
   
 
Salsa! Salsa! Salsa! ( listed in order of difficulty from lowest to highest )
A Taste of Salsa (A):

Anyone can register for this class!  Perfect if you are just starting! 
3 Basic steps, how to connect them, lead/follow, 3 basic
turn combinations, one sixteen turn combination.  We also help
with your timing so you understand the rhythm!

One Section

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Hot Chips N’ Salsa 1, 2

Complete at least 1 Taste of Salsa Class Session to enter. 

More turns & combinations added with brand new footwork, closed position and tap step introduced.

Two Sections

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Blind Salsa

Must complete both Sections of Hot Chips N’ Salsa to sweat here! Work out all those kinks and get your transitions really smooth!  A  “time out” to get stronger as a lead/follow.  Dancers test their dancing skills eyes closed and put all the moves together from 4 wks of Taste to 8 wks of Chips, Can also be taken at the same time as your 1st kick it.

One Section

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Follows Fearless Footwork/Ladies’ Styling/Sassy Salsa
(optional fun!)

Complete two Chips or higher to slither in here!

Styling class for Follows only! Develop your style early! 100% Salsa! Let loose! “Who’s Sexy?”  Fundamental styling, balance, coordination and ladies footwork class with lots of attitude! Themes change monthly and the class can be taken for extended time frames and feel like you are continuously learning new things! Themes rotate!

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Afro Cuban Moves & Isolations: (A)
(optional fun)

Open to all levels!  Great class to start considering if you haven’t done so already!  Excellent to get you aware of body movement and expression through the roots of Latin music.  All moves can be applied to your Salsa Repertoire!  Dress comfortable and flat dancing shoes highly recommended.

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Kick-It Klass 1, 2, 3

Complete both Sections of Hot Chips N’ Salsa & 1 Blind to warm up here!  To get in earlier, sign up for Blind and your 1st Kick It class session at the same time.  Must complete 1 Blind Salsa before you can continue into your 2nd Kick It Session. Intermediate footwork class runs in a series of three different themes …

Spins and Multiple Turns; Cross Body Leads; Stationary and Traveling, to learn all the moves.  Highly recommended to take all 3 in a row and not to miss one, as to not Kick yourself out of sequence!

Three Sections

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Precision Salsa 1, 2, 3

Must complete one Blind & three consecutive Kick-It Klass sessions to prior that will be covered to enter. Themes change each session and are posted.  Precision themes and Kick It themes do not overlap the same moves in the same session.  Try taking Precision at the same time as your 3rd Kick-It Klass if you qualify! Master the steps you have learned until now.  Move faster, Lead better, Follow phenomenally around the floor! 

Classes rotate in series of three sessions.

Themes are:

  • Cross Body Leads & Spins
  • Cross Body Leads, Stationary & Traveling
  • Spins & Stationary & Traveling

Three Sections

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Fancy Footwork 1, 2

Complete 1 Blind, 3 Kick-It Klass sessions and at least 2 Precision to enter. Can also be taken at the same time as your 2nd Precision! Experience the fun of good footwork and “shines” on the dance floor!  A way to connect your personality with the music you hear, express yourself by playing with musicality and feel good about your advanced timing skills in each dance.  The focus is advance footwork patterns and free styling.  Taught on 1 and on 2.  So the next time you want to freestyle dance with your partner, you’ll feel lots more confidant! Enjoy!

Two Sections

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NY Style Shines
(optional fun!)

Complete two sessions of Fancy Footwork. More intricate shines, class will be taught NY Style “On 2”

One Section

Cha Cha Cha for Salseros
(optional fun!)

Cha Cha Cheros would need 1 Fancy Footwork (or taking it at the same time of this class) and 2 Precisions under your belt to play here.  Ready to use your Salsa skills to master a brand new dance?  Try our fast-paced Cha Cha class!  You already know how to lead/follow, so now it’s time to take what you know and incorporate it into the rhythm of Cha Cha Cha!  Class is fast-paced with an emphasis on timing and footwork rather than lead/follow technique.  Both Cha Cha “on 1” and “on 2” will be covered!  Get ready to “play” a lot more on that dance floor!

One Section

 
  *NOTE* You need to complete 1 Blind, 3 Kick-It Klass sections, 2 Fancy Footwork sections and 3 Precision sections before dancing on form here! Your feet and your dance partners will THANK YOU!
   
 
Advanced Salsa
Advance Cross-Body Leads 1, 2, 3

Complete 1 Blind, 3 Kick-It Klass sessions, 3 Precisions, and 2 Fancy Footwork to get with the program! Cross body leads make up 60% of Salsa dancing in this town.  Are you ready to improve your dancing with Chicago-Style moves? Different style and techniques shown by each instructor but same moves covered. You can CBL all you want at this level!

Three Sections

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Spinzzz 1, 2

Complete 3 Precisions & 2 Fancy, 1 Adv CBLeads.  Understand how to use your body to actually “spin”!  Opens up a whole new dimension of understanding timing, body movement, posture, frame, center of balance, spotting, what’s your core? and learning to be lighter on your FEET!  Overall great class to help you dance better!

Two Sections

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Marking With Style
(optional fun!)

Complete 1 Blind, 3 Kick-It Klass sessions, 3 Precision, and have either  taken 2 Fancy Footwork, 1 Adv CBLeads, 1 Spinzz or will take it at the same time to style here!  Marking is a style and dancing technique that makes Chicago unique. Learn how to accent a move, hit a musical beat with dancing, show off your partner and add a new dimension to your dancing!  Different moves and techniques shown by each instructor and the instructors rotate their moves so they keep you challenged!  You can take this class as long as you like so you can see how much variety there is!

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Let’s Start Turning Heads
1, 2, 3

Complete 1 Blind, 3 Kick-It Klass sessions, 3 Precisions, 2 Fancy Footworks, 2 Adv CBLeads, & 2 Spinzz to drill here! Intermediate turning combinations and patterns.  Runs in series of 3 and can be taken for as long as you wish! Class preps you for Advanced Turn classes.

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Let’s do NY Style Turns
(optional fun!)

Same Prerequisites as Let’s Start Turning Heads, Class will be taught NY Style, “On 2”

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Advance Turns

Complete 3 sessions of Let’s Start Turning Heads, 2 Spinzz and 3 Adv CBLeads to show off here!  Can be taken with 3rd Lets Start Turning Heads. You are now dancing at this time and are looking for more complicated turning combinations and can take on a much faster pace of learning and dancing!  Enjoy the sweat!

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Advanced Turns  NY Style
(optional fun!)

Same prerequisites as Advanced Turns, Class will be taught NY style, “On 2”

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La Rueda/Casino Salsa (on rotation)
La Rueda Part 1 = 2 Hot Chips and 1 Blind
La Rueda Part 2 = Complete 1 sessions of La Rueda 1
La Rueda Part 3 = Complete 2 sessions of La Rueda 2
La Rueda Student Performance Team = You are eligible at this time to join!  Don’t hesitate!
La Rueda Part 4 = Complete 3 sessions of La Rueda 3

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Dip Into Sexy Salsa: (optional fun!)

Same level as Advanced Turns! By now, you are dancing and know the fundamental ins and outs of dancing and understand fun and safety!  Now it’s time to end that dance with a great DIP or any time you want during a song and not worry about going down with your partner!  See you in class!  Learn half and full dips.

One Section

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Salsa 2008: (Advanced) (optional fun!)

Complete one Dip into Salsa class to enter.

You are already out at the parties and clubs. A great class to learn more moves and add more technique to pull it all together!

Bring your dancing up another notch!

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Kids! Teens! Adults! Other Classes on Rotation
Kids, ages 5 to 8

A Little Taste of Latin

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'Tweens, ages 9 to 12

Latin Dance Hour

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Teens, ages 13 to 15 Hot Latin Grooves

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Adults

A Taste of Rhythm
A Taste of the Caribbean
Salsa 2007
ExerSalsa
Palladium Mambo 2
New York Style “On 2”
Men’s Styling
Bailes Showtime Moves
Yoga Fitness
Stretching and Fitness
Salsa With a Purpose
Congas y Claves
Salsa Aerobics
Fancier Footwork
Sexy Salsa
Belly Dancing
Chili Cha Cha Cha ( C )
Latin Cardio Funk
Chicago Mambo
Clave Caliente
Smooth Salsa
Flick, Tricks & Salsa Illusions
Salsa to Mambo
Marking with Style

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More Hot! Hot! “HOT!” Rhythms
Note! No dance experience needed for all LEVEL (A) classes!
Direct from the Dominican Republic

Mad Merengue: (A)
Merengue Mix : (A)
Mas Merengue: (B)
Merengue 2008: (C )
Bachata Sexy: (A)
Bachata Super Sexy: (B) Complete Bachata Sexy to enter
Bachatazo 2008: (C ) Complete Bachata Super Sexy to enter.

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Welcome to Cuba!
Chase Me Cha Cha Cha: (A)
 
Catch Me Cha Cha Cha (B)
Complete Chase Me Cha Cha Cha to enter
Chili Cha Cha Cha: (C) Complete Catch Me Cha Cha Cha to enter

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Proud of the U S of A!

Kids and Adults  (4-6 yrs)  (7-9 yrs old)  (10-12yrs)
Hip Hop (A)
Hip Hop (B)  Complete 1 session of A  to pop it here.

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Hola Puerto Rico!

Reggaeton PG-13 (A)
Reggaeton Rocks (B) Complete 1 session of A  to groove here.

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Swing here Mexico/Colombia!
Cumbia para Todos (A)  
Super Cumbia (B) Complete 1 session of A  to swing here.
Advanced Cumbia (C) Complete 1 session of B to turn here

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Belly Dancing!

Belly Dancing (A)
 
Belly Dancing (B):  Ask your instructor when you should move to this level!

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Latin Nights!

Get down with some Salsa, Merengue, Bachata & Cha Cha Cha club style!  Learn the basic steps to 4 Latin dance styles while getting a high energy pumped up workout.  No partner necessary…non-stop dance class!

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