Classes March - May 2012

In all of our classes we create a fun and supportive atmosphere in which students are able to thrive. For some students, our classes are places to enjoy themselves, meet people and learn to dance. For others, the ability to overcome the challenges of latin dance and experience connection with people through music and movement has a profound impact on their lives.

Current class info can be found in the calendar

Upcoming Classes

FUNdamentals classes:

Instructors Michael and Maria create a fun and supportive atmosphere in which students are able to thrive. Students will improve their sense of rhythm, body comfort, confidence and fitness levels through Cuban Salsa (Rueda and partner dancing). NO PARTNER NECESSARY. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Just come ready to move what you've got. Class fee includes access to music and instructional videos.

Level 1 Cuban Salsa - Mount Pleasant Community Centre

Mon 6:45-8:15, Apr 16 - Jun 25 (10 Sessions - No Class May 21)
Location: 1 Kingsway - MAP
Cost: $125 (subsidies available)
Registration: 604.257.3080 (Reg. opens in March)

Level 1+ Cuban Style Salsa - Mount Pleasant Community Centre

Minimal experience useful, contact Michael with any questions - michael@masmovement.ca
Mon 8:15-9:30, Mar 12 - Apr 30 (7 Sessions - No class Apr 9)
Location: 1 Kingsway - MAP
Cost: $90 (subsidies available)
Registration: http://ow.ly/8VZeD or 604.257.3080

Level 1 Queer Cuban Style Salsa  - Ache Brazil

Creating a safe space for folks to learn Cuban Style Salsa. No experience, nor partner necessary.
Sundays 5:30-7, Mar 11 - May 6 (8 Sessions - No class Apr 8)
341 East Broadway - MAP
$70-140 (sliding scale - no one turned away for lack of funds)
Registration: Email michael@masmovement.ca 

Level 2 Cuban Style Salsa - Hillcrest Community Centre (Mini session)

Very minimal experience required. Contact Michael with any questions about a good level for you.
Thurs 7:30-9, Mar 1 - Mar 22 (4 sessions)
Location: 4575 Clancy Loranger Way (beside Nat Bailey) - MAP
$64 (subsidies available)
Registration: http://ow.ly/8VZcl or 604.257.8680
Instructor: Maria Lorenzi

Rueda classes

Rueda de casino (a group form of Cuban Salsa danced in a circle) is a great way to learn Cuban Salsa as the partner switching happens seamlessly within the dance. In our classes, we ensure that people also learn to transition these skills into partner or social dancing. No partner necessary (you'll find some there).

Level 2+ Cuban Style Salsa (Intermediate Rueda) - Mount Pleasant CC

Sun 3:30-5, Mar 25 - Apr 29 (5 Sessions - No class Apr 8)
Location: 1 Kingsway - MAP
$77.50 (Subsidies available)
Registration: http://ow.ly/8VZae or 604.257.3080

Level 3+ Cuban Style Salsa (Intermediate-Adv Rueda) - Mount Pleasant CC

Mon 6:45-8:15, Mar 26 - Apr 30 (5 Sessions - No class Apr 9)
Location: 1 Kingsway - MAP
$77.50 (subsidies available)
Registration: http://ow.ly/8VZ3w or 604.257.3080 

Level 5 Cuban Style Salsa (Advanced Rueda) - Beaumont Studios

Wed 6-7:30, Mar 21 - May 23 (10 Sessions)
316 W. 5th (RED DOORS IN PARKING LOT) - MAP
$100-170 (sliding scale...no one turned away for lack of funds)
Registration: Email michael@masmovement.ca

Partner/Social dancing classes

Partner (aka Social or Club) dancing classes are specifically about teaching skills for dancing in social situations. We use these classes to teach elements of partner dancing that are harder to teach in the rueda format and give students a chance to practice their skills as well as receive a lot of feedback from instructors.

Partner Dancing 3: Musicality and Movement with Michael and Maria - Beaumont Studios

Available to intermediate and advanced students. No partner necessary.
Tues 6-7:30pm, Mar 13 – May 1 (8 classes)
316 W. 5th - MAP
$120-200 (No one turned away for lack of funds)
Registration: Email michael@masmovement.ca
 
Learn to:
• Listen for rhythmic patterns and to different instruments: We'll give you music to practice
• Accent different musical elements as lead and follow in ways that feel (and look) good
• Improve your style and body movement
• Put some Son in your Salsa: Son fundamentals and how to transition between Son and Salsa.
• Connect your moves and movement with the flow of the music
• End dances on time and with grace

This class is inspired by Ryan and Sidney of Rueda con Ritmo in San Francisco.

Suelta Salsa Lunch Workout

This is essentially salsa "line dancing": A fun and low-pressure way to develop fitness, rhythm, body movement and footwork.
No experience necessary. All levels and drop-ins Welcome!
 
"...such a good way to break up the work day...it’s fun, easy, and GREAT music!!" - Denise, (Suelta student)
 
Tues 12:15 - 1, Mar 13 - May 1,  (7 classes)
The Dancey Ballroom (Downtown) - 2nd floor, 505 Hamilton St (@Pender) - MAP
$85 (subsidies available)
PRE-REGISTER by emailing: michael@masmovement.ca
Drop-ins: $15
 
---
*Sliding Scale: The intention of the sliding scale is that people who can afford it will pay closer to the top of the scale, which then allows people who don't have the financial resources to pay "market price" (approx. 11$ per hour of instruction) to participate in classes. The sliding scale is a way to make the classes accessible, share our resources and support one another in a severely unequal society. Payment includes HST.