FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

In our weekly group classes, we teach linear-style salsa on 1.  In private lessons, we also offer New York-style salsa on 2, bachata, and merengue.

Our classes are informal.  Most of our students dress very casually in jeans, shorts, t-shirts, workout attire, etc.  You can wear whatever you feel comfortable dancing in.

We recommend investing in a pair of jazz shoes, dance sneakers, or ballroom shoes for class, however it is not required. If you don’t have dance shoes, then a leather sole is preferable to rubber. Please do not wear flip flops or open-back shoes, as they are very difficult to dance in. Dance shoes are available for purchase at the studio.

Our students range from children as young as 10 to adults in their 60s and older.  We welcome students of all ages.

Yes, we offer 2 different packages to save you money!  You can buy 5 classes for $45 (avg. $9 per class), or save $20 by buying 10 classes for $80 (avg. $8 per class).  Please note that packages are only valid for our Monday drop-in classes and are not transferable (one package per person).  Visit the Class Info page to buy online.

Yes, please book your classes in advance each time you attend, preferably at least 2 hours before your class starts.  This helps speed up the check-in process for everyone and allows us to notify students in the event of any last-minute class changes or cancellations.

Our classes are structured so that you can start at any time, rather than having to wait for a new course to begin.  We break up into groups according to level, so we teach every level each class night. That way, if you miss classes here and there, you can just pick up right where you left off.

No.  We structure our classes so that you dance with everyone, rather than just one person.  This makes the class fun and sociable, plus it makes you a more versatile leader or follower.

It varies widely from one person to the next and also depends on how often you take classes and practice.

The time required to complete each level varies according to the student’s natural ability, previous dance experience, and amount of time spent practicing.  Some levels will take longer to complete than others.  Once you have learned all of the skills in a level and can execute them properly to the beat of the music, you will be promoted to the next level.  You won’t have to wait for other people if you’re a fast learner, and you won’t be holding up your class if you need more time.

It’s no problem!  You just pick up at the level where you left off.  There will always be a class at your level.  If you have been gone for an extended period, you may want to go back and review to refresh your memory.

You don’t have to start in the Intro level if you already have experience dancing NY- or LA-style salsa.   We can evaluate you before your first class to determine which level you belong in.  For people who already dance salsa but have never taken classes before (“street” dancers) or only have experience with other styles, you should start in the Intro level.

Yes, we have a syllabus that we follow for our salsa classes.  Copies of the syllabus are available in every class.

No.  We do offer packages of classes (valid for Monday drop-in classes only) at a discount (5 classes for $45, or 10 classes for $80), but you can always pay as you go.

Individual classes are non-refundable, but we will give a credit if a student has to leave within the first 15 minutes.  Group class and private lesson packages are eligible for a prorated refund within 30 days of purchase, provided that no more than 1 class or lesson has been used.