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We're back! DTL is excited to share their love of dance and Salsa with you once again!When: Friday September 22nd, 2023
Are you looking for Toronto salsa lessons/salsa classes because... We invite you to come and learn to salsa dance in one of the most respected and longest standing studios in town, Dance to Live Studio. Run by Paula and Jose - entertainers, teachers and choreographers - Dance to Live teaches salsa in Toronto since 1996. Paula and Jose are Directors and Founders of Dance to Live Studio, now Dance to Live INC., one of Toronto’s longest standing training grounds for Latin Dancing and Performing. They have been able to maintain their longevity in the Salsa community by continuously striving for precision and excellence (and a little fun as well!) in everything that they endeavor regarding Latin dance, performance and instruction. They are well known for their charisma, professionalism, infectious performance energy on stage, and strong adherence to dance technique in their instruction. Free Online Training VideoOur progressive system teaches you the foundations of salsa with greater retention because every lesson builds upon the previous one at a comfortable speed. In-between your salsa courses, your your watch-at-home video helps you refresh your memory before club-hopping. Here is an example of a move that you will be able to do after our first level salsa classes: Alemana & Half Turn
Why video?Science has proven again and again that for your brain, watching the move is about as effective as doing it. For example, beginner men often find it difficult to remember combinations of salsa moves to lead. They forget proper hand positions of moves as their brain doesn't want to retain so much new information at once. Watching the video where Paula and Jose dance the moves that you have learned in your Toronto salsa class helps you to remember them so that you can practice them over and over again, correctly. Research on dance skill acquisition, in this case your salsa dance skills, indicates that continuing practice improves motor skills. At Dance to Live, we understand and stress the importance of repetition as our Toronto salsa class program is also set up to always repeat what was learned in the class before. Once the appropriate neurological pattern is set up (i.e., the movement is being executed correctly and efficiently), repetition will ingrain the skill into the body. Similarly, ladies can always check their salsa steps, and practice their styling. It is not easy to start doing sexy body and shoulder rolls. Practice at home not only facilitates the acquisition of this skill at a quicker pace, but it also allows you to go from feeling awkward to looking and feeling more fluid on the dance floor. Just several minutes a day of watching and doing the moves with proper technique goes a long way. When we get to repeat previously learned information we are allowing our brain to recall and access this information, creating stronger connections in the brain. The stronger and more accessible the information becomes, the less time it takes us to express it. Learning salsa language and dancing with any partner in our Toronto dance studioAfter passing through our specialized course for beginners, you'll receive the technical "know how" to excel in your dancing no matter where you go....nightclubs, salsa practice sessions, weddings, corporate engagements, etc. Additionally you'll learn the etiquette and language of salsa, which transfers easily to the Toronto salsa scene. The Toronto dancing scene is very active and inclusive, welcoming people of every age and level. Unlike ballroom dancing, salsa is much more inclusive and relaxed. Check out this video where Paula casually dances with the SalsaCEO, Juan Calderon of Cultural Explosion from NJ, USA. This is the club-style salsa that you will be learning:
After learning specific techniques on how to lead, or how to follow salsa moves, these moves will become a second language. The beauty of Salsa is in being able to dance with anyone, from any level, simply by knowing and understanding the signals to give (as a leader) and by understanding how to read/interpret the signals (as a follower). In a fun, encouraging environment, Dance to Live ensures that each time you take a Toronto salsa class, you leave with that extra little bit of knowledge that you can apply successfully within the Toronto salsa scene or simply with your partner at home. Switching partnersEach person in salsa brings in a new dynamic. At Dance to Live, we make sure to change partners in our classes so you can experience the nuances and patterns that you can take out on the town. Salsa is the most popular dance style in the Toronto clubs, so you will expand your circle of like-minded people faster with salsa than with any other dance. Free AssessmentIf you already took some salsa lessons, call us to schedule a free 10 minute assessment. No need for you to start from scratch. We will place you in the class that you will benefit from the most. Intermediate and Performance Salsa Classes in TorontoIf you're an intermediate or advanced dancer, you will find 6- 9 levels of salsa classes that you can choose from. We also offer an intimate performance salsa class in Toronto for refining those skills and taking them to a whole new level. Our salsa dance classes for amateur adults teach complex choreography and help you refine your dancing and polish your moves so that you look like a pro! Check out our student performance video here:
And the result....
Cha-cha, hip hop, bachata and hustle classesFor those who want to shake, rattle, and roll to other beats, we also teach how to dance the hustle, how to hip hop, and how to do the cha-cha slide just to name a few. Benefits of dancing salsaDancing is a wonderful exercise. If you want to keep your mind and body in the best possible shape - replace that gym workout with salsa classes in our Toronto studio. You'll find that class time breezes by while you dance out your stress, burn calories, and just have a great time. In our comfortable atmosphere you can meet new people or put a whole new spark into your current relationship. Dancing together is a great way to rekindle and fan the flames of romance - it never goes out of style! Whether you want to dance for exercise, enjoyment or even for competition, our instructors facilitate your success. Here you'll be learning with other people passionate about dance, and enjoying their company - it's a great social outlet that inspires creativity and supports your overall well-being. We offer classes for adults, teenagers and children in downtown Toronto just two blocks south of St. Clair on Bathurst St. Salsa dancing in Toronto has never been easier or more accessible! At DTL, we offer a wide variety of group classes including:
We also offer private instruction in Salsa, Merengue, Cha Cha, Cumbia, Bachata, Flamenco & Hip Hop. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just starting out, Dance To Live guarantees to have a class that will have you dancing new moves in no time!
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