Dance Schedule at The Studio
205-2050 Scotia Street, Vancouver, BC
Buzzer #41
(604) 874 0126
Salsa Level 1
Starts Wednesday September 15th
8:45pm - 9:45pm
Our 6 week Intro to Salsa Series will teach you all the fundamental steps to this highly addictive dance. We put emphasis on listening to and understanding salsa music, music timing as well as partner connections. In just six weeks we will help you to establish a solid foundation essential to all the levels of salsa!
* No prerequisites – Everyone Welcome!
Salsa Level 2
Starts Tuesday September 14th
8:45pm - 9:45pm
For my lovely beginners, this is my beginner transitional course. I understand how difficult it is to jump from the basics to combinations so we will spend the first quarter of this series re-enforcing all of the basic moves taught in the Salsa Level 1 class. The rest of this series puts together these basics, creating simple but fun combinations to give you a taste of how Salsa combos are taught and learned.
* Prerequisites – knowledge of:
Basic steps
Inside turns
Outside turns
Cross body leads
Note: these are taught in Salsa Level 1
Salsa Level 3 - Continuous Class (drop-ins welcome)
Every Tuesday
6:45pm - 7:45pm
For Vancouver's Intermediate salsa dancers, this drop in class offers easy and danceable combinations that will have you dancing the night away.
* Prerequisites – knowledge of:
Basic steps
Cross body lead inside turns
Cross body lead outside turns
Double turns
Note: these are taught in Salsa Levels 1 & 2
Salsa Level 3 - by registration only! -
Starts Thursday September 16th
6:45pm - 7:45pm
For Vancouver's Intermediate salsa dancers who prefer a more structured class. This class offers easy and danceable combinations similar to the Tuesday night drop-in Salsa 3 class but with more emphasis on a progressive learning of leading and following techniques.
* Prerequisites – knowledge of:
Basic steps
Cross body lead inside turns
Cross body lead outside turns
Double turns
Note: these are taught in Salsa Levels 1 & 2
Salsa Level 4 - Continuous Class (drop-ins welcome)
Every Tuesday
7:45pm - 8:45pm
If you are ready to spice up your dance patterns, you’re ready for Level 4! IIn this advanced-intermediate class, I'll teach you The hot new moves with all the essential techniques needed to execute them. All patterns are thoroughly broken down and easy to understand.
* Prerequisites – solid understanding of and comfort with:
Cross body lead inside turns
Cross body lead outside turns
Axel turns
Copas
New Yorkers
Double turns
Salsa Level 5 - by registration only!
Starts Wednesday September 15th
7:45pm - 8:45pm
You have asked and we have answered! Salsa Level 5 is back as a progressive registration course this time. Throughout this 6 week course I want to really drill my dancers with advanced techniques and unique leadable combinations. Advanced ladies styling techniques will be incorporated as well.
* Prerequisites - for advanced salsa dancers only
Bachata Level 1
Starts Thursday September 16th
7:45pm - 8:45pm
Bachata is one of the world’s hottest dances! Come and learn the essential steps plus the sensual hip movement of this highly romantic dance from Vancouver’s finest Bachata dancer. In just 6 weeks, you will walk away with a new understanding of body movement and leading and following. No partner necessary, however bringing your own partner ensures a spot in the class. If you don't have a partner, ask to be paired when registering.
* No prerequisites – Everyone Welcome!
Bachata Level 2
Starts Thursday September 16th
8:45 - 9:45
This class is a continuation of the Level 1 Bachata series. I take all the fundamental steps of Level 1 and add spicy variations to create unique yet danceable combinations. I will teach you how to break away from the simple side-to-side basic and bring you into Bachata Martinez Style! No partner necessary, however bringing your own partner ensures a spot in the class. If you don't have a partner, ask to be paired when registering.
* Prerequisite – Bachata Level 1
Bachata Level 3
Starts Wednesday September 15th
6:45pm - 7:45pm
Learn to mould with your partner to create that sensual unified movement. This class will definitely make your hair flow and your knees shake. No partner necessary, however bringing your own partner ensures a spot in the class. If you don't have a partner, ask to be paired when registering.
* Prerequisite – Bachata Levels 1 & 2
Latin Footwork (aka Salsa Aerobics)
Starts Friday September 17th
7:45pm - 8:45pm
I mix Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and Cha Cha Cha footwork techniques with upper body isolations, to create my very own Latin Footwork Class. Popularly referred to as "Salsa Aerobics", this class is an amazing workout. We concentrate on connecting your upper body with your feet while learning simple footwork patterns from all the popular Latin styles. I will challenge you by stepping out of the regular dance beats and introducing half counts.
* Prerequisites – knowledge of:
Basic steps
Latin dance rhythms and timing
Cha Cha Cha Level 1
Starts Friday September 17th
8:45pm - 9:45pm
In this 6-week course I will help you understand the Cha Cha Cha basic step and how to lead and connect to your partner. We will work through fun and danceable combinations. I'll also throw in a couple footwork pattens, teaching you how to make this complicated dance look simple yet elegant.
* No prerequisites – Everyone Welcome!
Merengue
Starts Friday September 17th
6:45pm - 7:45pm
This incredibly fun dance is one of the best ways to learn, practice, and perfect your cuban motion, frame and partner connection. Merengue is one of the most ignored dances on the dance floor. This 6 week course will prove to you how Merengue can be one of the most entertaining dances.
* No prerequisites – Everyone Welcome!
Currently I am not teaching the following classes. If you would like to see any of these classes on the Martinez dance schedule please let me know at info@martinezdancecompany.com
If there is enough interest and we can find a time that works, I will teach the class.
Bachata Level 4
Coming Soon!!
Just when you thought there wasn’t anything more you could possibly do with Bachata! In this class I will take all of the foundations taught in the lower levels and combine them to create advanced routines for the dance floor.
* Prerequisite - Bachata Levels 1 - 3
Cha Cha Cha Level 2
Coming Soon!!
This course will help you strengthen your Cha Cha Cha basic and then stray from the ordinary back and forward steps. I will help you to incorporate the salsa steps you already know into this very popular dance.
* Prerequisites - no Cha Cha Cha experience necessary, Intermediate dancers please!
Martinez Dance Company Studio
205-2050 Scotia Street,Vancouver, BC
Buzzer #41
(604) 874 0126