VANCOUVER SALSA LESSONS / BACHATA CLASS PRICES


Salsa Level 1 - 2 - 3  &  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 to 4

6 weeks  - $80.00


Cha Cha Cha Level 1 & 2

6 weeks - $80.00


Ladies Styling 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 packages available - please call or email for details



Wedding Package

includes:
10 hour private lessons
Choreography
Music Selection and Editing

please call for info:
at 604-614-6670

















Please note:  Payments for all classes, courses 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 Class Schedule in Vancouver




Salsa Level 1 


Starts Wednesday March 17, 2010 at 8:45pm - 9:45pm   (call or email to register)
Starts Friday March 19, 2010 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm  (call or email to register)

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! 

* prerequisite – Everyone Welcome!


Salsa Level 2  


Starts Tuesday March 16, 2010 at  8:45pm -9:45pm   (call or email to register)
                          
By request from our lovely beginners, we introduce to you our beginner transitional course.  We 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 will be combining these basics into simple but fun combinations to give you a taste of how dance combos are taught and learned.

*prerequisite -  salsa basics, inside turns, outside turns, cross body leads


Salsa Level 3  - Continuous Class (drop-ins welcome)


Every Tuesday at 6:45pm-7:45pm

Just for Vancouver's Intermediate salsa dancers, this drop in class offers easy and danceable combinations that will have you dancing the night away

* prerequisite – should have knowledge of basic steps, Cross body lead inside turns and cross                               body lead outside turns (Taught in Salsa Level 1 & 2)


*NEW*    Salsa Level 3    *NEW*  by registration only!  -


Starts Thursday March 18, 2010 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm (Call or email to register)

By request, for Vancouver's Intermediate salsa dancers, this class offers easy and danceable combinations similar to the Tuesday night drop ins but with more emphasis on leading and following techniques.

* prerequisite – solid understanding and comfort of salsa basics. Cross body lead inside turns and cross body lead outside turns (Taught in Salsa Level 1 & 2)


Salsa Level 4   - Continuous Class (drop-ins welcome)


Every Tuesday at 7:45pm-8:45pm

If you are ready to spice up your dance patterns, you’re ready for Level 4! This Advanced - Intermediate class teaches you all the hot new moves with all the essential techniques needed to execute them.  All patterns are thoroughly broken down and easy to understand.

* prerequisites – should have knowledge of Salsa Cross Body Lead Inside Turns, Cross Body Lead                           outside Turns, Axel Turns, Copa’s and New Yorkers.


*NEW*    Salsa Level 5    *NEW*  by registration only!


Starts Wednesday March 17, 2010 at 7:45pm - 8:45pm (call or email to register)

You have asked and we have answered!  We have brought back Salsa Level 5 but as a progressive  registration course this time.  Throughout this 6 week course we want to really drill our 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 March 18, 2010 at 7:45pm - 8:45pm (Call or email to register)

Bachata is becoming 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 dancers.  In just 6 weeks, you walk away with a new understanding of body movement and leading and following.  No partner necessary!

* prerequisite – Everyone Welcome!


Bachata Level 2


Starts Thursday March 18, 2010 at 8:45-9:45 ( Call or email to register)

This class is a continuation of our Level 1 Bachata series.  We take all the fundamental steps of Level 1 and add some spi cy variations to them to create some unique yet danceable combinations.  We will teach you how to break away from the simple side-to-side basic and bring you into Bachata Martinez Style!   No partner necessary

* prerequisite –  We highly recommend taking Bachata Level 1 with Martinez Dance Company.


Bachata Level 3


Starts Wednesday March 17, 2010 at 6:45pm - 7:45pm (Call or email to register)

Learn to mould with your partner to create that sensual unified movement.  This class will definitely make your hair flow and your knees shake.  Just like the first two, bring your own partner to ensure a space or ask to be paired when registering.

*prerequisite – We highly recommend taking both levels 1 & 2 with Martinez Dance Company


Bachata Level 4


Coming Soon!! 

Just when you thought there wasn’t anything more you can possibly do with Bachata, we introduce to you, our highly anticipated level 4 class.  In this class you will take all of the foundations taught in all 3 Levels and combine them to create leadable and fun routines for the dance floor.

*prerequisite - We highly recommend Level 1-3 Bachata with Martinez Dance Company


Latin Footwork      "New Time"


Starts  Monday  March 15, 2010 at 7:45pm - 8:45pm (call or email to register)

If you mix Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and Cha Cha techniques with upper body isolations, you get Ronald's  very own Latin Footwork Class.  This class is also known to some as Salsa Aerobics for it’s amazing workout.  We concentrate on connecting your upper body with your feet while learning simple footwork patterns to all the popular Latin Dances.  We will challenge you by stepping out of the regular dance beats and introducing half counts.

* prerequisites –  Knowledge of Basic Steps and understanding of common Latin Dance Rhythms                                and Timing!


Cha Cha Cha Level 1


Starts Friday March 19, 2010 at 7:45-8:45 ( call or email to register)

In this 6-week lesson / course we will help you to understand the Cha Cha Cha basic and how to lead and connect to your partner.  We will work through fun and danceable combinations.  We'll also throw in a couple footwork pattens as well.  Essentially, we will teach you how to make this complicated dance look simple yet elegant. 

*prerequisite - No Cha Cha Cha experience necessary, Absolute Beginners Welcome


Cha Cha Cha Level 2


Coming Soon!! 

In this 6-week lesson / course we will help you to strengthen your Cha Cha Cha basic and learn to stray from the ordinary back and forward steps.  Learn how to make this complicated dance look simple yet elegant.  We we help you to incorporate the salsa steps you already know into this very popular dance.

*prerequisite - No Cha Cha Cha experience necessary, Intermediate dancers please!


Salsa Ladies Styling 1     "New Time"


Starts Monday March 15, 2010 6:45pm -7:45pm (call or email to register)

In this 6 week series we will combine the rhythms and movements of latin dance to take you to the next level as a dancer. We will further enhance your understanding of both dance foundation and your own body to allow you to express your personality through styling. By teaching choreographed styling, we will be paying special attention to arm-body coordination and assist you in understanding core connection.

In 6 weeks I will transform your basics into sexy and sizzling arm, body, and foot movements that will turn heads on the dance floor.



Salsa Ladies Styling 2     "New Time"


Starts Monday March 15, 2010 8:45pm -9:45pm (call or email to register) 

This class is what every lady needs to spice up her moves on the dance floor. In this 6 week series we will work on creating some of Salsa's sexiest cross body leads, open breaks, and spins.  Along the way we will be paying special attention to arm-body coordination.

* prerequisite - Understanding of Salsa Basics

Merengue


Coming Soon!! 

This incredibly fun dance is one of the best ways to learn practice and perfect your cuban motion, frame and connection. Merengue is one of the most underminded dances on the dance floor. This 6 week course will prove to you how Merengue can be one of the most entertaining dances amongst all the others.                                    














Martinez Dance Company Studio

205-2050 Scotia Street,Vancouver, BC, V5T 4T1
Buzzer #41   
Phone # 604-614-6670 or 778-386-0850