Martinez Dance Company Vancouver Salsa Schedule

VANCOUVER REGISTRATION LESSON PRICES

Salsa Level 1, 2, 3, and 5

6 weeks - $80.00

Salsa Level 3 & 4

Drop-Ins $15

5 Class Punch Card $60

(expires 3 months from 1st class)

10 Class Punch Card $110

(expires 6 months from 1st class)

prices are per person

punch cards are good for Salsa Level 3 & 4 drop-in only

Bachata Levels 1 - 4

6 weeks - $80.00

Cha Cha Cha Level 1 - 2

6 weeks - $80.00

Merengue

6 weeks - $80.00

Footwork

6 weeks - $80.00

(prices are per person)

PRIVATE LESSONS

Single Person

1 hour - $65

5 hour package - $300

10 hour packages - $550

Couple

1 hour - $80

5 hour package - $375

10 hour package available

please call or email for details

Wedding Package

10 hours of private lessons

Choreography

Music selection and editing

please call for info

604-874-0126

Please note: Payments for all classes, Gift Certificates, and drop-ins are

non- exchangeable

non- transferable

and non-refundable. Payments must be made in full by the first day of classes.

-Thank You-

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!