Instructor Hugo Mussenden and dance partner at the Semi-Annual Awaken The Dancer Within Gala

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In this beginner-level class, students will gain a solid mastery of basic Salsa moves and will progress towards more advanced turns and combinations as the session progresses.

In addition to technique breakdown, instructors will provide constant drills in class allowing students to practice their newly-acquired skills.

But there's no better practice than actual dancing, which is why we frequently host "Salsa Socials" on Friday evenings, where students can practice their dance skills in a an event that features workshops and 2-3 hours of open dancing.

Provided that you practice outside of class and participate in our dance parties, you should expect to comfortably hold your own on a Salsa dance floor by the end of the 10-week session. But of course results may vary.

This is an Enrollment-Session class.

No dance partner is required, as students will rotate partners throughout the class.

Instructor Abdul Al and a member of B2D Conga Beat dance company perform on stage at the Semi-Annual Awaken The Dancer Within Gala

This Salsa class is a Beginner-II level and is most suitable for students with prior Beginner-I class experience or a good knowledge of Salsa dancing. Students will progress into more advanced turns and combinations, building on the core foundation from the Beginner-I class.

To encourage practice, we host monthly "Salsa Socials" on Friday evenings, where students can practice their dance skills in a an event that features workshops and 2-3 hours of open dancing.

This is an Enrollment-Session class.

No dance partner is required, as students will rotate partners throughout the class.

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This Salsa class is an Intermediate level and is most suitable for students with prior Beginner II class experience or an excellent knowledge of Salsa dancing. Students will progress into more complex turns and combinations, building on the core foundation from the Beginner III class. This class teaches Salsa-On-Two dance style.

A dance partner is not required for this class

To encourage practice, we host monthly "Salsa Socials" on Friday evenings, where students can practice their dance skills in a an event that features workshops and 2-3 hours of open dancing.

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Members of B2D Conga Beat dance company perform on stage at the Semi-Annual Awaken The Dancer Within Gala

This is an Enrollment-Session class.

Members of B2D Conga Beat dance company perform on stage at the Semi-Annual Awaken The Dancer Within Gala

This Salsa class is an Intermediate II level and is most suitable for students with prior Intermediate class experience or an excellent knowledge of Salsa dancing. Students will progress into more complex turns and combinations, building on the core foundation from the Intermediate I class. This class teaches Salsa-On-Two dance style.

A dance partner is not required for this class

To encourage practice, we host monthly "Salsa Socials" on Friday evenings, where students can practice their dance skills in a an event that features workshops and 2-3 hours of open dancing.

This is an Enrollment-Session class.

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This Salsa class is an Intermediate level and open to students with a minimum of Salsa Beginner II class experience.

The class is structured to accommodate students moving up from Beginner II level classes, as well as Intermediate students looking to broaden their dance repertoire by learning more styling movements, in addition to mastering the technique.

A dance partner is not required for this class

To encourage practice, we host monthly "Salsa Socials" on Friday evenings, where students can practice their dance skills in a an event that features workshops and 2-3 hours of open dancing.

This is an Enrollment-Session class.

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Members of B2D Conga Beat dance company perform on stage at the Semi-Annual Awaken The Dancer Within Gala

This Intermediate-level class is designed for students looking to expand their repertoire of technique and movements.

Specifically, you will:

-Spins: Learn different type of spins; how to execute them well and when to incorporate them.

-Shines: Learn to widen your repertoire of shines and understand when to apply them according to the music and the mood.

-Styling: Learn how to move your body practically, effectively and efficiently to create the best optics possible.

A dance partner is not required for this class

To encourage practice, we host monthly "Salsa Socials" on Friday evenings, where students can practice their dance skills in a an event that features workshops and 2-3 hours of open dancing.

This is an Enrollment-Session class.

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Instructor Hugo Mussenden and his dancer partner perform on stage at the Semi-

Annual Awaken The Dancer Within Gala

Instructor Hugo Mussenden and dance partner at the Semi-Annual Awaken The Dancer Within Gala

In this introductory level class, students will learn the basic movements and concepts of Salsa dancing.

This class is ideal for students looking to make a foray into the splendid work of Salsa dancing to either prepare for future classes or to simply enjoy a fun-filled and vibrant class experience.

A dance partner is not required for this class.

No prior dance experience necessary.

To encourage practice, we host monthly "Salsa Socials" on Friday evenings, where students can practice their dance skills in a an event that features workshops and 2-3 hours of open dancing.

This is an Open-Session Class.

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Joining the session late? No worries, this Catch-Up class is designed to help late-comers get caught up on the material covered in the first few weeks of the session.

Typically offered for a period of 3 weeks, the Catch-Up class will allow you to easily join a Beginner-I class even in mid session, as it review the portions of the syllabus that you missed in a structured easy-to-follow format.

This is an Open-Session Class.

Also suitable for current students looking for a little boost in their technique.

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About Salsa

The name "Salsa" is Spanish for sauce, connoting a “spicy flavor!” The dance is a fusion of various informal dance styles having roots in the Caribbean (especially Cuba and Puerto Rico), South America, North America and Africa. Salsa is usually a partner dance, but there are also many solo steps.

Instructor Hugo Mussenden and dance partner at the Semi-Annual Awaken The Dancer Within Gala

Members of B2D Conga Beat dance company perform on stage at the Semi-Annual Awaken The Dancer Within Gala

This class is ideal for students with Beginner or Intermediate class experience.

Students will learn advanced shines, turns, shoulder rolls, crossover body leads and spins; all designed to broaden their dance vocabulary, as well as improve their speed and movements.

A dance partner is not required for this class.

This is an Enrollment-Session class.

To encourage practice, we host monthly "Salsa Socials" on Friday evenings, where students can practice their dance skills in a an event that features workshops and 2-3 hours of open dancing.

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Members of B2D Conga Beat dance company perform on stage at the Semi-Annual Awaken The Dancer Within Gala

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This intermediate-level class is designed to provide female Salsa students with an extensive repertoire of body movements and shines that will enrich their dance vocabulary. 

The class is ideal for students who've completed a Beginner-I and/or a styling class previously.

No dance partner is required for this class.

This is an Enrollment-Session class.

To encourage practice, we host monthly "Salsa Socials" on Friday evenings, where students can practice their dance skills in a an event that features workshops and 2-3 hours of open dancing.

Instructor Abdul Al and a member of B2D Conga Beat

dance company perform on stage at the Semi-Annual

Awaken The Dancer Within Gala

Friday, July 15th

9:00pm to 2:00am

Hosted by

Abdul Al Ali &

Charissa Tan

With

DJ Vino

Schedule

-09:15-10:00pm: Workshops

-Salsa (Technique & Styling) w. Abdul Al Ali

-Brazilian Zouk w. Adrian "Atoro" Lopez

-10:00pm-2:00am: Dance Party

 

-Salsa, Mambo and Cha Cha in Persia room w. DJ Vino

-Zouk, Bachata, Timba and inCasablanca room w. DJ La China

Admission

-$15 for Workshops & Party.

-$10 for Party only.

Born 2 Dance Studio

305 Maple Ave. W

Vienna, VA 22180