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They Call It AdeLAide Style Salsa

Chile, Mexico, Germany, Malaysia, Japan, China… They come from everywhere and anywhere to learn AdeLAide Style Salsa… The fastest and most affordable system for learning salsa dancing currently on offer…

Adelaide Dance "Let's Give It Another Shot"

Palms sweating, knees shaking, an awkward step forward and a clumsy step backward – these are the characteristics of someone who is trying out one of our salsa classes for the first time. For a “noobie” it can seem like an impossible challenge to master all of the steps and to execute them with grace, poise and elegance and unfortunately many who do try it out will give up before they’ve even really started. The initial learning curve is just too great. Fortunately, however, there is only six moves that you really need to learn as a beginner and we have found that the more quickly we can get someone from beginner to intermediate, the more likely they will transition psychologically from a state of salsa-curious to salsa-lover to salsa-addict. Many participants tend to pick up these six basic moves within a span of 4-8 lessons which at a cost of $5 per lesson works out to be $40 for the knowledge, experience and confidence to break through the initial learning curve… only after that can you really appreciate how much fun salsa dancing can be.

The Hybrid Kinetic Dance Group

The Hybrid Kinetic Dance Group was formed by a team of Baha’i youth whose purpose is to promote unity within the community via salsa dancing. The Baha’i Faith is an independent worldwide religion with the unity of humankind being it’s main objective. The group started at the beginning of 2006 and has been offering inexpensive salsa classes to all those who wish to attend. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced salsa dancer there is a class to suit everyone.

Adelaide Dance Review By Cristobal

“Cristobal, studying PhD in Mech Eng, Chile, lots of friendly people and great music, good teaching also.”

Adelaide Dance "Time For Another Spin"

7 Reasons Why You Should Check Out The Friday Night Salsa Sessions At The North Adelaide Community Centre

1. No cultural barriers – participants come from all cultures, ethnicities, religions and it is particularly popular with international students.

2. No dress code – participants can come dressed in whatever they feel most comfortable, some do get dressed up and others come in their track pants.

3. No pressure – to purchase any alcoholic beverages.

4. No age restrictions – participants come from all ages and all walks of life.

5. No grading system and no competitions – we do it simply for the fun and love of it.

6. Break through the initial learning curve within 4-8 lessons (an investment of just $40).

7. Inexpensive - classes used to be free however due to the cost of hiring the hall we now have a $5 cover charge.

Adelaide Dance Review By Deborah

“Deobrah, Mexico, I am a visitor student, working at a lab of the school of molecular and biomedical science. I have danced almost all my life, I think dance is a beautiful way of expression. Particularly, this class is so funny and every one is so kind.”

AdeLAide Style Salsa Is Derived From L.A. Style Salsa

L.A. Style Salsa is danced on the 1 and the 5 count of an 8 part musical composition. It is highly influenced by both the Mambo and Swing Style of dancing. L.A. Style Salsa emphasises sensuousness, theatricality, aerobics and most importantly musicality. The two essential elements of this dance are the forward / backward basic step and the cross over body lead. AdeLAide Style Salsa is heavily influenced by L.A. Style Salsa but with one major difference – we don’t care about whether the music is “authentically” Latin or not. As long as it has an 8 count it is suitable for salsa dancing which means that a lot of popular music including R&B and Hip-Hop can be added to the playlist. Some basic terminology to help you get started:

• Basic step – a forward and backwards movement which is danced in time with the music (usually 8 counts – 1,2,3,4 + 5,6,7,8).

• Break step – a deliberate step signifying the intent to move away from the basic step into another dance move.

• Cross body lead – since L.A. Style Salsa consists of a linear backward and forward motion, sometimes a cross body lead is used so that the two dancers can switch positions, with a cross body lead, the lead steps to one side allowing their partner to cross and therefore switch positions.

• Spin – salsa consists of many different types of spins that both the lead and the partner can do.

• Dips – a dip is a move where the lead is able to safely and securely allow their partner to lean down or bend backwards in a mini-pose position.

• Lifts – a lift allows the lead to demonstrate his strength by lifting his partner off the ground and into the air.

• Styling – this is your personal “modus operandi” the extra head, hand and body movements that you include to personalise salsa dancing and make it unique to who you are as an individual.

• Shines – this is a solo performance, a set of moves that you perform by yourself as part of a routine allowing you to show off your own individuality and talent.

Adelaide Dance Review By Hendrik

“Hey, I’m Hendrik from Germany (Electrical Engineering) 4th year. Salsa is great, the group was very welcoming and we have a great time here.”

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Where To Begin?

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Salsa classes are held every Friday Night at the North Adelaide Community Centre (with some exceptions), 176 Tynte Street North Adelaide SA 5006, in the big hall directly behind the library (bus stop 4 on O’Connell Street in North Adelaide). Class times:

• 8.30PM: Intermediate / Advanced Salsa.
• 9.30PM: Introduction / Beginners’ Salsa.
• 10:30PM: Social Dancing.

The cost is $5 per lesson, $30 for 10 lessons or $70 for a 12 month membership. For the latest Adelaide dance – news, reviews and event updates be sure to subscribe to our mailing list and / or follow us on FaceBook! http://www.adelaidedance.com/facebook.