"I left salsa in the worst mood", said no one, EVER.

SALSA CLASSES COPENHAGEN

Salsa is happiness, passion, and swinging rhythms. Get ready to sway your hips! Choose the training team that fits you best: age doesn’t matter, just a desire to learn and be part of a vibrant dancing family. No partner needed, just come as you are, or with a friend or two!

ABOUT SALSA: history and styles

Salsa as we know it today originates from a mix of Caribbean rhythms and dances, mostly from Cuba and Puerto Rico, with roots in the Afro-Cuban rhythms. Music genres such as Son, Cha Cha Cha and Mambo came to USA from Latin America in the 1960’s and 70’s, and the term Salsa was born when those styles met American Jazz and Blues.
In the 1980’s professional teaching methods was developed, salsa dancing combinations and figures became standardized, and salsa began to be taught at dance schools. From here the development has progressed into new ways of interpreting both the music and the dance.
Today Salsa dancing can be dIvided into several styles: Cuban Salsa (also known as “Casino” in Cuba), LA-Style (“On 1”), NYStyle (“On 2”), Colombian Salsa etc. The first three are the most popular styles in Copenhagen, with Cuban salsa having the largest group of active dancers. Cuban salsa is danced around each other in a circular motion and can also be danced with many people together in a circle, commonly known as a Rueda (which means “wheel” in Spanish). LA- and NY-style is danced strictly on a line.
No matter which style you choose to learn, one the greatest experiences of salsa dancing is to be able to dance with everyone, so therefore we recommend learning different styles. At CSA we teach mainly Cuban Salsa and L.A. style, with a fusion of techniques and elements from all other salsa styles.

 SALSA PARTNERWORK


CUBAN SALSA
LEVEL 1  |  beginner

Never tried Cuban Salsa before or would you like to review the basics? Then this class is for you!

CLASS INFO

We are dancing in a easy-to-follow tempo and we will guide you through each move step-by-step in our stress-free & friendly learning environment! No partner needed and no previous experience in salsa or other dance is required, only a desire to learn and having fun!

IN THESE CLASSES YOU WILL LEARN:
✧ The basics calls of cuban salsa.
✧ Fundamental partnering techniques and roles.
✧ Understanding of salsa timing and rhythm, as well as posture, turns and more.
✧ The salsa basic steps and turns.

WHERE TO NEXT?
Take the level 1 class more than once, and work on details with your basics. If you can lead/follow the moves taught in this class with ease and good technique, you are ready for the level 2 class! Many also take both levels 1 and 2, to get more repetition while learning something new. Try also social dancing: it is a great learning experience and lots of fun!

LEVEL 1  |  beginner youth class 15-29

Get started with latin dancing in a friendly environment with other young dancers. Note: special price for young adults!

CLASS INFO

Are you dreaming of becoming a skilled dancer, or do you simply want to try salsa? We are dancing in a easy-to-follow tempo and we will guide you through each move step-by-step in our stress-free & friendly learning environment! No partner needed and no previous experience in salsa or other dance is required, only a desire to learn and having fun!

IN THESE CLASSES YOU WILL LEARN:
✧ The basics calls of cuban salsa.
✧ Fundamental partnering techniques and roles.
✧ Understanding of salsa timing and rhythm, as well as posture, turns and more.
✧ The salsa basic steps and turns.

WHERE TO NEXT?
Take the level 1 class more than once, and work on details with your basics. If you can lead/follow the moves taught in this class with ease and good technique, you are ready for the level 2 class! Many also take both levels 1 and 2, to get more repetition while learning something new. Try also social dancing: it is a great learning experience and lots of fun!

LEVEL 2  |  improver

Go into more depth with basic salsa combinations and footwork, and improve body movement & technique.

CLASS INFO

ATTEND THESE CLASSES, IF YOU:
✓  Are familiar with: Dile Que No, Enchufla, Dame Una, Vuelta (particularly for leaders).
✓  Understand salsa timing and basics.
✓  Salsa dancing experience: min. 2 months. You have completed at least one beginner’s course, and/or dance at social parties.

IN THESE CLASSES YOU WILL LEARN:
✧ All the most common combinations and calls in Cuban Salsa.
✧ Basic footwork and body movement.
✧ Musicality and leading/following techniques.

HOW LONG SHOULD I STAY IN THIS LEVEL?
We recommend to move on to level 3 only if you master the combinations and leading techniques from this course: they are the base for everything you will learn in the higher levels. Feel free to take this course 2 or more times. If you are unsure, ask your teachers or contact us.

 

LEVEL 3  |  intermediate

Further develop your salsa dancing and learn more intricate Cuban salsa combinations and footwork.

CLASS INFO

ATTEND THESE CLASSES, IF YOU:
✓ Are familiar with: Setenta, Sombrero, Vacilala, and other basic combinations (particularly for leaders).
✓ Have no problems with correct timing and leading/following basics when dancing.
✓ Salsa dancing experience: min. 4 months, ideally 6 to 12 months. You have completed at least one level 2 course, and/or dance regularly at social parties.

IN THESE CLASSES YOU WILL LEARN:
✧ More advanced combinations and footwork.
✧ How to create a good connection with a partner.
✧ How to add styling and shines to help you becoming more confident on the social dance floor.

HOW LONG SHOULD I STAY IN THIS LEVEL?
We recommend taking level 3 more than once (most of the combinations/footwork change every season). Many dancers can be in this course for 6 months while improving. Don’t move to level 4 unless you really are ready for it, since it is a more challenging class. If you are unsure, ask your teachers or contact us.
Check out these classes as well: Body MovementLadies’ Styling.

 

LEVEL 4  |  interm./adv.

Ready for a challenge? Get inspired with funky footwork, cool combinations and fast music!

CLASS INFO

ATTEND THESE CLASSES, IF YOU:
✓ Can lead/follow all kinds of combinations and turns with a nice flow, already use footwork and styling and feel confident and relaxed when dancing.
✓ Salsa dancing experience: 1 year or more. You have completed at least one ( level 3 course, and dance regularly at social parties.

IN THESE CLASSES YOU WILL LEARN:
✧ Complex combinations and footwork with musicality.
✧ Dancing to higher-tempo music.
✧ Challenging turns and more advanced partnering techniques.

HOW LONG SHOULD I STAY IN THIS LEVEL?
Most social dancers will be challenged in this class and can attend it for many seasons with lots of benefits while still improving. If you need more, consider joining challenging solo classes or even a performance team!

LEVEL 5  |  advanced

A new and exciting concept for experienced dancers, touching the various styles in the Salsa world.

CLASS INFO

If you are ready for a challenge and want to work on a higher tempo and more complex steps and figures, this is the class for you!
Note: we are screening the participants in this group to make sure to have a high level in the group; please contact us before registering.

ATTEND THESE CLASSES, IF YOU:
✓ Can lead/follow all kinds of combinations in Cuban Salsa or L.A. style with a nice flow, already use footwork and styling and feel confident and relaxed when you dance.
✓ Are ready to be challenged, and want to work on better technique, musicality and speed.
✓ Salsa dancing experience: 1-2 years or more. You have to have participated in our level 4 for 2-3 seasons, and ideally have tried other styles besides Cuban. We expect you to dance on a high level and to have very clean basics.

IN THESE CLASSES YOU WILL LEARN:
✧ To deal with longer and more complex challenges, both in solo and partnerwork, and to follow/lead with lightness and poise in any situation.
✧ How to combine the various rhythms and styles into a unique fusion of Contratiempo, L.A. style, Cuban Salsa, Rumba and more.
✧ New ways to move your body, express yourself and interpret the music, both in solo and partnerwork.

SALSA L.A. STYLE (Crossbody)
SALSA L.A. STYLE  |  improver/intermediate

This course will focus on how to better connect with your partner and dance L.A. style, with smooth combos and soft leads.

CLASS INFO

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 SALSA SOLO CLASSES


Salsa Ladies Styling
LADIES’ STYLING  |  intermediate

Learn essential body movement, arm styling and how to move correctly in your salsa dancing, unlocking your femininity.

CLASS INFO

ATTEND THESE CLASSES, IF YOU:
✓ Want to learn how to style and make your dancing look elegant and feminine.
✓ Are not too comfortable with styling/footwork yet, and are looking to improve.
✓ Salsa dancing experience: from 6/9 months and up. You have completed at least one level 2 course, and/or dance regularly at social parties.

IN THESE CLASSES YOU WILL LEARN:
✧ Essential body movement, arm styling and how to move correctly in your salsa dancing.
✧ Improve your general flexibility and balance.
✧ Fundamental footwork and fun steps, turns and ladies’ styling.

Salsa Ladies Styling
LADIES’ STYLING CHOREO  |  intermediate/advanced

You will learn, train and repeat a Rumba Columbia choreography, so you can feel your improvements from week to week.

CLASS INFO

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SALSA BODY MOVEMENT & FOOTWORK  |  intermediate

Are you looking for a class with good energy and loads of fun footwork, focused on the fantastic salsa music? Then join us!

CLASS INFO

ATTEND THESE CLASSES, IF YOU:
✓ Want to learn how to use your body when you dance, and develop a better balance and control of your feet.
✓ Are looking to understand how to use the music to your advantage when you dance, and have fun while doing it!
✓ Salsa dancing experience: from 6/9 months and up. You have a basic knowledge of salsa dancing and timing.

IN THESE CLASSES YOU WILL LEARN:
✧ Body movement techniques and footwork sequences, with both basics and more challenging elements.
✧ Get in the spotlight with fun exercises to challenge your abilities.
✧ Musicality and how to adapt your dancing to the music.

AFROCUBAN MOVEMENT with salsa |  open level

Join Reinier in a journey though the roots of Cuban dancing in an energetic class!

CLASS INFO

Discover movements and steps from Rumba and the most prominent Afrocuban dances of the Yoruba tradition while learning how to use them in your Salsa.

ATTEND THESE CLASSES, IF YOU:
✓ Want to improve your overall knowledge of latin dancing and learn techniques to improve your body movement and coordination.
✓ Are curious about the roots of Salsa and Cuban folklore, and want to explore new ways of moving to enrich your understanding of dancing.
✓ Salsa dancing experience: from 6/9 months and up. We strongly recommend you being already comfortable with solo salsa dancing – maybe you already took a solo course in the past.

IN THESE CLASSES YOU WILL LEARN:
✧ How to incorporate Afrocuban body movement and footwork in your Salsa dancing.
✧ Foundations and principles of movements, rhythms, meaning and steps of the main Afrocuban dances.
✧ Understand the different styles of Rumba, like Columbia and Guaguanco, and how to dance them.

SALSA MUSICALITY  |  int./adv.

Wether you want to make your Salsa more playful focusing on musicality on a higher level, or just improve your timing and expand your knowledge in Salsa rhythms and music, this class is for you!

CLASS INFO

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SALSATÓN  |  open level

Train the entire body and learn fun footwork sequences, so you can start developing your own, unique style!

CLASS INFO

In this course you will learn how to improve your turns, balance, body control, footwork and everything which makes salsa more juicy, with a twist of Reggaeton and urban moves! The tempo will be relatively slow, with a lot of time to train without having to think about a partner. Recommended for everyone who is dancing in level 2 and above!

ATTEND THESE CLASSES, IF YOU:
✓ Want to learn how to use your body when you dance, and develop a better balance and control of your feet.
✓ Are looking to understand how to coordinate your body better and gain confidence.
✓ Salsa dancing experience: from 4 months and up. You have a basic knowledge of salsa dancing and timing.

IN THESE CLASSES YOU WILL LEARN:
✧ Essential body movement (hips, upper body, weight distribution, spotting) and reggaetón basics for salsa dancers.
✧ Become comfortable in solo dancing, and how to free your mind from judgement so you can focus on enjoying!
✧ Footwork variations and the most used steps in solo and partnerwork.

SALSA MEN’S STYLING  |  int./adv.

Salsa is not only about combos and technique, but also very much about confidence, expression and intention.

CLASS INFO

Be part of an awesome group of motivated and passionate guys, and let’s help each other bringing our dancing to new heights!

ATTEND THESE CLASSES, IF YOU:
✓ Wish to learn how to make your movements more controlled, stronger and powerful.
✓ Are already fairly comfortable using footwork bin your dancing, but want to feel more confident and free to express yourself.
✓ Salsa dancing experience: from 9 months/1 year and up.

IN THESE CLASSES YOU WILL LEARN:
✧ Essential body movement (shoulders, upper body), and also more advanced techniques.
✧ Musicality and how to adapt your dancing to the music.

CHOREO CLASS |  int. & adv.

Improve your skills, learn a choreography and be part of a team of motivated and passionate students!

CLASS INFO

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CSA PROJECT  |  choreo team

For the experienced dancer who is looking for new inspiration and challenges! We’ll work intensively on learning Dennis and Christina’s newest choreography.

CLASS INFO

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