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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
FALL 2010
8-Week Courses & Drop-in Classes
September 7 - November 7, 2010
No classes during Long Weekends


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Fall 2010 Salsa On2 Group Class Schedule
September 12 - November 7, 2010

Updated - August 11, 2010

Sundays @ Martha Hicks (Yonge & Eglinton, Midtown) - STUDIO A
Time
Course
 Pre-Requisite
Dates
Instructor(s)
Registration
Cost
1:30 - 2:30
NEW SPECIALTY COURSE - Men's Shines & Styling

 Intermediate Salsa On2
Sept 12 - Nov 7
Mo


$122
Early Bird Aug 1-27 $109
2:30-3:30pm
 Beginner 1 None
Sept 12 - Nov 7
Mo & Giselle

$115
Early Bird Aug 1-27 $103
3:30-4:30pm
 Intermediate 3 - Combinations Intermediate 2 or equivalent
Sept 12 - Nov 7
Joey & Giselle

$115
Early Bird Aug 1-27 $103
4:30-5:30pm
 Intermediate 1 Beginner 3 or equivalent
Sept 12 - Nov 7
Velina
$115
Early Bird Aug 1-27 $103
5:30-6:30pm
 On2 Fundamentals
None, Salsa On1
ONGOING
see calendar
for breaks and holidays
Velina
OPEN
(drop-in)
$19 or $95 for 6 classes
Sundays @ Martha Hicks (Yonge & Eglinton, Midtown) - STUDIO B
Time
Course
 Pre-Requisite
Dates
Instructor(s)
Registration
Cost
1:30 - 3:30
NEW PERFORMANCE CLASS - Ladies Styling Technique

1:30-2:30pm - Choreography
2:30-3:30pm - Body Movement & Shines
 Intermediate Salsa On2
Sept 12 - Dec 5
Guest Instructor Gulsaya (Baila Society) & Caryl


2:30-3:30pm
 Body Movement & Shines On2 Intermediate Salsa On2
ONGOING
see calendar
for breaks and holidays
Caryl
OPEN
(drop-in) & Ladies Styling Technique Performance Class
$19 or $95 for 6 classes
3:30-4:30pm
 Advanced 1 Intermediate 6 or equivalent
Sept 12 - Nov 7
Mo & Caryl
$115
Early Bird Aug 1-27 $103
4:30 - 6:30pm
 2nd Intermediate Performance Class Minimum Beg/Int B (or equivalent) Salsa On2
Sept 12 - Dec 5
Caryl & Joey


Full for women
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Tuesdays @ Mad for Dance (Adelaide & John St. Downtown) - B30
Time
Course
 Pre-Requisite
Dates
Instructor(s)
Registration
Cost
6:30-7:30pm
 Body Conditioning for Salsa Dancers None
ONGOING-
see calendar
for breaks and holidays
Caryl
OPEN
(drop-in)
$19 or $95 for 6 classes
7:30-9:30pm
 11th Advanced Performance Class Intermediate/Advanced Salsa On2
Sept 7 - Nov 25
 Mo & Caryl
8-9pm
 Intermediate 3 - Combinations Intermediate 2 or equivalent

Sept 7 - Nov 2
(8-weeks)
Velina & Joey

$115
Early Bird Aug 1-27 $103
9-10pm
 SPECIALTY COURSE - Salsa On2 for On1 Dancers 8-Week Course Salsa On1

Sept 7 - Nov 2
(8-weeks)
Joey

$122
Early Bird Aug 1-27 $109
Thursdays @ Tula Yoga Studio (Duncan & Adelaide St. Downtown)
Time
Course
 Pre-Requisite
Dates
Instructor(s)
Registration
Cost
8-9pm
 Beginner 1 None
Sept 9 - Nov 4
(8-weeks)
Joey

$115
Early Bird Aug 1-27 $103
Thursdays @ Mad for Dance (Adelaide & John St. Downtown) - B30
Time
Course
 Pre-Requisite
Dates
Instructor(s)
Registration
Cost
8-9pm
 Advanced 3


 Advanced 2 and 3 or equivalent
Sept 9 - Nov 4
(8-weeks)
Mo & Caryl
$115
Early Bird Aug 1-27 $103
9-11pm
 11th Advanced Performance Class Intermediate/Advanced Salsa On2
Jan 6 - May 26
Mo & Caryl
 
 
 

8-Week Course Descriptions
Beginner 1
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!

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Beginner 2
Previous Name: Beginner/Intermediate (A)
Pre-requisite:Beginner 1 or equivalent
Recommended Complimentary Class: On2 Fundamentals

If you know your salsa On2 basics, your right pivot turn, cross body lead, and reverse turn, you're ready for the next level of moves!

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Beginner 3 - Combos
Pre-requisite: Beginner 2
Recommended Complimentary Class: On2 Fundamentals
*Drop-in's are welcome - see "1 hour OPEN Class" under rates for class cost.

You have your salsa On2 fundamentals, you know traveling right turns, checks. Now put it all together in shines and partner work combinations with variations that add spice to your dancing!
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Intermediate 1
Pre-requisite: Beginner 3 or equivalent

Having and using good frame is essential for effective leading and following and even in styling. This course continues to help students improve their salsa On2 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. 		TOP
Intermediate 2
Pre-requisite: Intermediate 1 or equivalent

Incorporate rotations into your dancing too add dynamic and movement with your partner. This course follows Intermediate 1 using frame to help maintain connection and awareness of your partner while doing rotations together.		 TOP
Intermediate 3 - Combinations
Pre-requisite: Intermediate 2 or equivalent
*Drop-in's are welcome - see "1 hour OPEN Class" under rates for class cost.

An essential course for dancers for intermediate level salsa On2! 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. 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.		 TOP
Intermediate 4 - Introduction to Multiple Spins
Pre-requisite: Intermediate 3 or equivalent
Recommended Complimentary Class: Body Movement & Shines

This progressive course is an introduction to salsa On2 multiple spin technique for leaders and followers. Learn essential multiple spin techniques including preparations, balance, spotting and body control needed to spin with consistency whether individually or with a partner. 		TOP
Intermediate 5
Pre-requisite: Intermediate 4 or equivalent
Recommended Complimentary Class: Body Movement & Shines

Intermediate 5 continues to build on multiple spin technique learned in Intermediate 4. This course adds multiple turns for leaders in partner work, and challenges the student more intricate preparations for a variety of multiple spins.		 TOP
Intermediate 6 - Combos
Pre-requisite: Intermediate 5 or equivalent
*Drop-in's are welcome - see "1 hour OPEN Class" under rates for class cost.

One of iFreeStyle.ca's most challenging courses! Each week students will learn a new partner work combination that focuses on multiple spins, active leading/following technique, balance, smooth transitions, speed, clean footwork through weight transfers, body positions and of course solidifying salsa On2 timing. 		TOP
Advanced 1
Pre-requisite: Intermediate 6 or equivalent and permission of instructors.

Take the next step in your salsa On2 development and learn moves for leaders and followers that are essential techniques needed for advanced level dancing. In this course, leaders will learn to coordinate timing with upper and lower body, their ability to change direction with speed and precision of lead. Followers will learn advanced “active” following techniques needed to be more responsive and quick to follow changes in direction. 		TOP
Advanced 2 - Combos
Pre-requisite: Advanced 1 or equivalent AND requires permission of instructors.
*Drop-in's are welcome - see "1 hour OPEN Class" under rates for class cost.

This course continues with more advanced partner work and shines focusing on directional changes within partner work combinations. This course will allow participants to improve their timing, balance, multiple spin technique and coordination as they work on more advanced skills that require quick changes in direction. 		TOP

Advanced 3
Pre-requisite: Advanced 2 or equivalent AND requires permission of instructors.
*Drop-in's are welcome - see "1 hour OPEN Class" under rates for class cost.

iFreeStyle.ca's Advanced 3 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, multiple spins and coca-cola variations. Followers will learn the skill of executing triple and quadruple right turns 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.

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Specialty Courses  
Salsa On2 for On1 Dancers
Pre-requisite: Salsa On1

This new 8-week course is designed specifically for Salsa On1 dancers to transition what they know On1 to On2. Each week students will work on timing, technique and ear training as both individuals and in partners. If you know how to dance On2 and want to learn to dance with someone of the most admired dancers in the word, this new class is for you!		 TOP
NEW!! Men's Shines & Musicality On2
Pre-requisite: Intermediate Salsa On2

Men, this 8-week course is dedicated to you! “Doing” footwork is one thing, but feeling it is another. Each week you'll learn a new foot work combination (with styling), with moves you can add to your social dancing repertoire. In addition to learning new material, you'll learn to dance with musicality and playing with rhythms. Men, take your dancing to the next level and let the music inspire you!		 TOP
NEW!! Ladies Styling Technique On2
Pre-requisite: Intermediate Salsa On2

The foundation for ladies styling lies in the dancer's own body awareness, and in her ability to execute and coordinate body isolations. This 8-week course will take you on a journey from the basic techniques of ladies styling including posture, feet, legs, core, arms, hands/fingers and head to coordinating it all to create beautiful and natural lines, softness, fluidity, sensuality and even some funkiness! In styling it is not just what you do, but HOW you do it. Let us show you HOW.		 TOP
Salsa On2 Technique for Intermediate to Advanced Dancers
Pre-requisite: Intermediate to Advanced Salsa On2

If you've been dancing salsa for a while and find that you might be working too hard on the dance floor with inconsistent results (whether in partnering or on your own), you may need some clean up on your technique. Each week students will work on cleaning establishing techniques that help to create more ease and efficiency as leader/follower or individual dancer. 		TOP
 
Open Classes (DROP-IN):  

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.		 TOP
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!		 TOP

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.		 TOP
Rates


*Rates are effective July 1, 2010.
Class
Rates
8-Week Course (New students)
$115
8-Week Course (*Returning students)
$110
8-Week Course Specialty Course
$122
Repeat 8-Week Course
$85
1 hour OPEN Class
$19
**6-Class Dance Card (OPEN CLASSES)
$95

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.

 
 
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.

* Please contact us for more details on how to join our next performance class.
Click here to view our Performance Class Page
Click here to read testimonials from students in past performance classes.

 
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One on One
iFreeStyle.ca instructors are available for private lessons. Private lessons provide the utmost in flexibility to your schedule and personal attention.
Click here for more information about our Private Lessons.		 All Levels Open Open GTA Click here for price list

 
 
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