Free Salsa Lessons From I-Center

Nightclub Salsa

Born in this century in Puerto Rico and New York, salsa is just what
the name implies, a mix of African rhythms and European parter dancing
resulting in a constantly evolving dance with distinctive regional
spicing.

Come and learn the basics, or develop your existing skills. Our goal
is to get you dancing and having fun right away. Emphasis will be on
rhythm and musicality, and partnering with lead and follow techniques.
Everyone will learn to both lead and follow.

The first class will start with exercises on rhythm, walking, balance,
and connection, and will focus on basic turns and loops for leads and
follows. This quarter, the second class will work on intermediate
turns:
hooks, doubles, spins, and incorporating them into your dancing.

The classes will build skills throughout the series; so, while everyone
is welcome to drop in for the occasional class it could be confusing to
only come to the last class.

The classes will be held in the assembly room at the Bechtel
International Center (422 Lagunita Drive, Stanford University).
http://www.stanford.edu/dept/icenter/festival/directions.html

Salsa: Mondays 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27

7:00-8:15pm fundamentals
-musicality and rhythm
-basic lead and follow skills
-basic turns and loops

8:15-9:15pm intermediate
-polishing the lead and follow skills
-intermediate turns

9:15-10:00pm -free dancing

You need:
-no experience. The fundamentals class will assume no
previous dance experience.
-for the intermediate class you must be comfortable with
basic salsa rhythm and leading and following basic turns
-no partner. We will switch partners frequently.
-no $$ courtesy of Bechtel
-comfortable clothing
-comfortable shoes. Leather or suede soles are best
but not required.

For more information, contact leslie_gor@yahoo.com