Frequently Asked Questions

Millennium style salsa is taught in an eight week course, which costs $120.

If you are unable to commit to a course, then Cuban Salsa is taught on a casual basis. You pay $13 for each class you attend and you can attend whenever you are able.

Finally, if you would like some special one-on-one attention, private lessons are available through the studio.

For more information on any of these options, see the “Class Information” page.

• Millennium style salsa is currently the most popular style in the world. It combines both LA and New York style salsa to provide spectacular moves perfect for exhibitionists and performances.
• The footwork for Cuban salsa is more simplistic but this is off-set by the use of plenty of arm entanglements. Cuban salsa can also be danced in a Rueda, which means you not only get to dance all your couple moves but can also take advantage of the cool group moves that are unique to this style.
• On 2” style, is more commonly referred to as New York salsa or Mambo. Instead of breaking on the first count (as with Millennium and Casino), you actually break on the second count of the music, slowing the dance down and giving you more time to show off your body movement

To improve your salsa technique, take advantage of the special technique classes running on Saturday afternoons. They are casual classes that cost $10 and more information can be found on the “Class Information” page.

You can also contact the studio to arrange a private lesson for one-on-one attention. They cost $60 per hour for either one person or two. More information on private lessons can be found on the “Class Information” page.

Finally, if you feel the urge to show off your dancing on a stage rather than just the social dance floor, performance groups are the way to go. The groups are put together at the start of the year and work towards performing at major events, such as the West Coast Salsa Congress (Australia). For more information, see “Performance Groups”.

No. All classes and courses are designed so that everyone rotates partners on a continual basis. This means everyone gets to dance with everyone else, making a very social environment where friends are made right from the first class. This also means that you will learn proper technique to either lead or follow and not form bad habits.

Basically wear whatever clothes you feel comfortable in, whether it is jeans and a t-shirt or a skirt/dress (for women) or trousers. It is the choice of footwear that is more important when it comes to dancing.

• Make sure they are comfortable.
• Ensure the shoe holds your foot at both the toe and heel. You are going to be spinning and turning and we don’t want you to fall out of your shoes!
• Have shoes that have a smooth sole (leather or suede is the best), so you can spin and turn with ease.
• Finally, for the ladies we recommend that you have a heel on your show so your weight is coming forwards. If you do not normally wear high heels, then don’t start wearing them just for dancing. A slight heel will work just as well.

• Courses cost $120 for the full eight weeks. You can take advantage of the Silver Package and pay $150 for the course PLUS a private lesson (half price private lesson).
• The casual salsa classes cost $13 each. You can also buy a five class pass card for $55, which is $11 per class.
• Private lessons cost $60 per hour for one or two people.
• The casual technique classes on Saturday afternoon cost $10 per class.

More information about all these options is available on the “Class Information” page.

You can join the course for the second week, but it will still cost you the full amount. If you are concerned about missing out on the material, upgrading to a Silver Package will give you a half-price private lesson to use before the end of the course.

You can join the class late, provided it is before the first song (approximately 15 minutes after start of class). The start of class usually focuses on the footwork required for the steps taught in that level, so missing this will mean you will not receive the full benefit of the class.

If you are joining a casual Cuban salsa class, come to the venue early and ask for one of the instructors to dance with you. They will put you into the appropriate class based on the steps you know and you ability to lead or follow.

If joining a course, it would be advantageous to have a private lesson first. Discuss with the instructor your previous experience and they will be able to take you through the steps covered in the curriculum. This will potentially allow you to commence a higher level course at the next intake.