Studio classes are 1 hour and 15 minutes in length and $15/person, private lessons are 1 hour in length and $70/1-2 people, payable in cash, check, or PayPal (plus processing fee paid to: mambobot@spokanesalsa.com). Discounts often available for pre-paid session packages. All regular studio classes are progressive, you must attend all classes in a session in order to graduate to the next level class. Instructor approval is required for walk-ins after the first scheduled class of a session.
Salsa Track 1
This is an introductory level session covering the basic fundamentals of Salsa (dancing, history, and musicality), no experience required, prerequisite to all other classes. All students regardless of prior experience start in this track. Any student wishing to challenge this session and move into a higher level session must schedule a private lesson to demonstrate a solid understanding of all Salsa Track 1 material for both leads and follows (i.e. 5 Points of Posture, Frame, Connection, In-Place 8 Count Basic, Forward Breaks, Back Breaks, Side Breaks, Cross-Over Breaks, Cumbias, Right Turns, Left Turns, Cross Body Leads, and basic musicality). Salsa Track 1 is a ten week progressive class session, students are expected to practice 1-2 hours per week outside of class.
Salsa Track 2
This session is where we make a real commitment to Salsa. Salsa Track 2 moves from the Salsa Track 1 intro level into advanced beginning techniques including basic step variations, framing, connection, double turns, spinning, slot management, drills, and footwork. Students wishing to join this class must have completed a full Salsa Track 1 session in the last year and are strongly encouraged to continue attending Salsa Track 1 classes along with 1 or more private lessons per class session. Salsa Track 2 is a ten week progressive class session, students are expected to practice 2-3 hours per week outside of class and should be traveling to further their Salsa training and exposure.
Salsa Track 3
This is an advanced beginning to intermediate level session, focusing on partner work/patterns and footwork/shines in conjunction with a clear interpretation of musicality. Salsa Track 3 is an invitation only class and students wishing to join this class must have completed a full Salsa Track 1 session and a full Salsa Track 2 session in the last year. A minimum of 1 private lesson is required per session. Salsa Track 3 is typically a six to ten week progressive class session, students are expected to practice 2-3 hours per week minimum outside of class and should be traveling to further their Salsa training and exposure.
Casino Rueda Track 1
Cuban Salsa danced in a "wheel", possibly the most fun to be had dancing Salsa. This class focuses on Casino basic steps, wheel awareness, lead and follow connection, and base calls. Students must have completed Salsa Track 1 within the last year. Casino Rueda 1 is typically a ten week progressive class session, students are expected to practice 1-2 hours/week outside of class.
Casino Rueda Track 2
This class continues from Casino Rueda Track 1 into more complex calls. Students must have completed Salsa Track 1 and Casino Rueda Track 1 sessions within the last year. No basic steps or calls are reviewed in this class. Students are expected to practice 2-3 hours/week outside of class and should be traveling to further their Casino training and exposure.