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Please check CALENDAR for class dates, holidays, breaks, outings, performances and special events!
Partners not required. All salsa classes taught On2.
Don't know how to dance On2 but know hot to dance On1? Stay tuned for our next "From the 1 to the 2 Workshop"
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Winter 2010
January 10 - March 7
No classes
January 17 - 23, 2010
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See below for descriptions and schedule.
SPACE STILL AVAILABLE
ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS NOW!
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Winter 2010 Salsa On2 Group Class Schedule
January 10 - March 7, 2010
Updated -
January 9, 2010
| Sundays @ Martha Hicks (Yonge & Eglinton, Midtown) - STUDIO A |
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Course |
Pre-Requisite |
Dates |
Instructor(s) |
Registration |
Cost |
1-2pm |
Beginner/Intermediate (B) |
Beg/Int (A) |
Jan 10 - Mar 7 |
Joey & Giselle |
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$110 or $105 returning students
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2-3pm |
Beginner |
None, Salsa On1 |
Jan 10 - Mar 7 |
Joey & Giselle |
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$110 |
3-4pm |
Intermediate (A)
Can take concurrently with Intermediate (B)
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Beg/Int (B) |
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n/a |
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4-5pm |
Beginner/Intermediate (A) |
Beginner |
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n/a |
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| Sundays @ Martha Hicks (Yonge & Eglinton, Midtown) - STUDIO B |
Time |
Course |
Pre-Requisite |
Dates |
Instructor(s) |
Registration |
Cost |
1-2pm |
Intermediate (B)
Can take concurrently with Intermediate (A)
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Beg/Int (B) |
Jan 10 - Mar 7 |
Mo & Caryl |
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$110 or $105 returning students |
2-3pm |
Body Movement & Shines |
Beg/Int (B) |
ONGOING-
starts Jan 10, 2010 |
Caryl |
OPEN
(drop-in) |
$17 or $90 for 6 classes |
3-4pm |
On2 Fundamentals |
None, Salsa On1 |
ONGOING-
starts Jan 24, 2010 |
Caryl & Mo |
OPEN
(drop-in) |
$17 or $90 for 6 classes |
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| 8-Week Course Descriptions |
Beginner Salsa On2
Pre-requisite: NONE
Recommended Complimentary Class: On2 Fundamentals
This progressive beginner level class is designed for students with little or no salsa dance experience. Students will learn the fundamentals of salsa with On2 timing in both open shines (footwork without partners) and in partner work. Each class builds on content learned in prior classes. Partners not required! Get ready to enjoy one of the best loved freestyle social dances in the world!
Click here for more information about Salsa On2. |
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Beginner/Intermediate Salsa On2 - Beg/Int A
Pre-requisite:Beginner Salsa On2 or equivalent
Recommended Complimentary Class: On2 Fundamentals
Now that you've gained familiarity with the core components of dancing salsa, it's time to improve your leading/following skills through additional partner work and shines combinations. Improve your ability to transition smoothly between moves, all the while adding new steps to your repertoire. This course is the natural follow up to the Beginner 8-week course. |
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Beginner/Intermediate Salsa On2 - Beg/Int B
Pre-requisite: Beginner/Intermediate Salsa On2 (A) or equivalent
*Drop-in's are welcome - see "1 hour OPEN Class" under rates for class cost.
For dancers from beginner/intermediate to intermediate levels, this course challenges students with partner work transitions that help to develop leading and following skills. Focus will be on weight transfers, preparation, footwork and fluidity of transitions, all of which are an essential foundation to higher level partner work. Students will learn partner work combinations and short shines (footwork) sequences that reinforce the importance of solid timing, weight transfer and fluid connection from move to move. Multiple spin prep technique will be introduced. Prepare yourself for the complexity of more advanced dancing by learning the skill of "smooth transitions" both as an individual dancer and in partner work. |
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Intermediate Salsa On2 - Intermediate A
Pre-requisite: Beginner/Intermediate Salsa On2 (A) and (B) or equivalent
Recommended Complimentary Class: Intermediate (B)
One of three intermediate level courses, syllabus A focuses on a breadth of skills required to perform intermediate level partner work. This course will allow participants to improve their timing, balance and coordination as they work on acquiring additional intermediate level skills and develop the ability to improvise. Partner styling will also be introduced. The pre-requisite for this course is Beginner/Intermediate Salsa On2 (or the equivalent). |
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Intermediate Salsa On2 - Intermediate B
Pre-requisite:Beginner/Intermediate Salsa On2 (A) and (B) or equivalent
Recommended Complimentary Class: Intermediate (A)
Continue to improve your leading/following skills through intermediate level turn patterns and shines combinations. In this progressive course, multiple spins (leading and following spin technique) and traveling turns will be introduced and combined to challenge student's coordination, timing and balance. Improve your ability to transition smoothly between moves and start to develop the ability to improvise. Prior completion of Intermediate Syllabus (A) is not required but recommended. |
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Intermediate Salsa On2 - Intermediate C
Pre-requisite: Intermediate Salsa On2 (A) and (B) or equivalent
*Drop-in's are welcome - see "1 hour OPEN Class" under rates for class cost.
Following the completion of both Intermediate (A) and (B) (or possessing the equivalent skill set), students are taught turn patterns that combine intermediate level partner work moves, with double right turn variations for followers and turns for the leader. Focus will be on multiple spin preparation, leading/following technique, balance, smooth transitions, fluid connection to partner and music, speed, and further developing clean footwork through weight transfers, body positions and timing. Students will learn to incorporate "On2 swing" to better connect to the music and partner, and to use "swing" to smoothen lead/follow to simplify the effort used when dancing. Skills learned in this class will prepare the students for higher level classes the demand solid timing, On2 swing, speed, and the ability to connect to partner. |
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Intermediate/Advanced Salsa On2 - Int/Adv A
Pre-requisite: Intermediate Salsa On2 (A), (B) & (C) or equivalent and permission of instructors.
This course continues with more advanced partner work and shines. The focus here is on directional changes (amongst other steps). This course will allow participants to improve their timing, balance and coordination as they work on more advanced skills that require quick changes in direction. The pre-requisite for this course is the completion of all Intermediate Salsa On2 courses (syllabus A, B, and C or equivalent skill set) or the equivalent. This challenging Intermediate/Advanced level partner work course requires permission of instructors.
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Intermediate/Advanced Salsa On2 - Int/Adv B
Pre-requisite: Intermediate/Advanced Salsa On2 (A) or equivalent and permission of instructors.
iFreeStyle.ca's Intermediate/Advanced Salsa On2 (B) course is designed for students who are ready to challenge their ability to move quickly and gracefully through complex partner work and transitioning through quick directional changes. Followers will learn the skill of executing multiple turns (triples and quadruples) within partner work. Leaders will learn to use multiple turn preparations to combine follower's multiple spins with leader's multiple spins. Primary focus will be on the execution of complex turn patterns using speed, agility, balance, fluidity, and On2 swing. This challenging Intermediate/Advanced level partner work course requires permission of instructors. |
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Salsa On2 Fundamentals (for new dancers, On1 dancers, and new salsa on2 dancers)
An iFreeStyle.ca Signature Class
Pre-requisite: No experience required
This beginner level salsa on2 class is designed for students with little or no prior dance experience OR who are already familiar with some of the basics of dancing salsa On1 and would like to transfer those skills to the On2 paradigm. Each class will focus on the fundamentals of salsa intended to prepare students for beginner/intermediate level partner work and shines. A great refresher or practice for students in the Beginner to Beginner/Intermediate (A) or (B) Level courses! |
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Salsa On2 intermediate Partner work(for On2 dancers with multiple spin technique)
Pre-requisite: Intermediate (B) or equivalent
This intermediate level class is a follow-up to the Intermediate (B) 8-week course (or equivalent). The class will provide students with additional intermediate level partner work and shines. A new turn pattern will be taught each week combining fundamental moves and multiple spins into more intricate transitions and combinations. Participants can expect to continue improving their timing as well as their leading/following technique. Additional focus will be placed on spinning technique (allowing balance and control through multiple spins). Students would use these classes as a stepping stone towards more advanced level partner work. |
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Body Conditioning for Salsa Dancers
An iFreeStyle.ca Signature Class
Pre-requisite: Beginner/Intermediate Salsa On2 or equivalent.
No Partner work. Please come wearing salsa flats and "workout" clothing. Bring yoga mat and water!
Finally, a conditioning class for salsa dancers! Whether you're dancing hip hop, jazz or salsa, the fitness and condition of your body is crucial in executing controlled movements beautifully, efficiently and safely. This iFreeStyle.ca signature open class offers salsa dancers a cardio workout, while strengthening the body's core, building endurance, improving range of motion and balance. Focus will also be on improving the dancer's flexibility in arms, shoulders, hips and legs; all areas of the body that demand flexibility for fluid partner work and styling. Finally, drills for spin technique will help dancers improve their execution of all types of spins (including multiple spins). This drop-in class is open to all levels with salsa On2 basics and individual multiple spin technique. Condition your body for optimal performance in dancing and for greater general health! |
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Body Movement & Shines
An iFreeStyle.ca Signature Class
Pre-requisite: Beginner/Intermediate Salsa On2 or equivalent.
Develop body awareness, control, fluidity and more polished movements through the practice of isolation exercises . Dancers will learn to solidify On2 timing and apply body isolations through the practice of open shines (foot work without a partner). For intermediate/advanced On1 dancers, this class will also provide an additional opportunity to gain comfort with the On2 rhythm. |
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Open Practice Session!
You've learned some new moves, now it's time to practice! Need some people to practice you moves with? Drop into our unguided practice session. No lesson, just bring your shoes and dance! All levels welcome. See time table above for current schedule. |
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| *Rates are effective March 9, 2008. |
Class |
Rates |
| 8-Week Course (New students) |
$110 |
| 8-Week Course (*Returning students) |
$105 |
| Repeat 8-Week Course |
$82 |
| 1 hour OPEN Class |
$17 |
| **6-Class Dance Card (OPEN CLASSES) |
$90 |
| 4-Week WORKSHOP |
$70 |
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NOTES & CONDITIONS
Payments Accepted
Cash, Cheque (iFreeStyle.ca), Interac Money Transfer (payments@ifreestyle.ca), PayPal (payments@ifreestyle.ca).
Online payments must be made 48 hours prior the start of your class.
8-WEEK COURSE
**Returning students are students who have completed an iFreeStyle.ca 8-week course, 4-week crash course, purchased a 6-class dance card or participated in a performance class.
OPEN CLASSES
Open classes operate on a drop-in basis and are ongoing. Pre-registration is not required. Partners are not required. For OPEN CLASSES, students are not permitted 15 minutes after they start.
**6-class dance cards are valid for 6 months after date of purchase, and can be used at any OPEN Class. Dance cards offer greater savings and flexibility.
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| Performance Class (pre-registration required): |
Performance Class: Click here for start dates & details.
iFreeStyle.ca's Salsa On2 Performance Class programs are designed for intermediate to advanced dancers who are interested in taking their dancing to the stage and to experience training like professional dance teams. Classes take place twice per week, where students will be taught and will rehearse a choreographed routine, then perform as a group before live audiences around the GTA.
If you're interested and committed to advancing your dancing, iFreeStyle.ca's performance classes will challenge your coordination and precision, exercise your ability to isolate body movements, solidify salsa On2 in a focused format, and offer an opportunity to dedicate time each week to improve your dancing in a fun team environment. Visit our Performance Class page for more information.
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