12 wks Ladies' Salsa Performance Course

Starting Date the 3rd of September 2023, time 12 – 2 pm

Salsatropical Performance Course (12-Week Program)

Course Description:

Welcome to the 12-week Salsatropical Performance Course, designed for dancers passionate about salsa who want to improve their skills while preparing for a captivating stage performance. This comprehensive program focuses on enhancing technique, styling, and stage presence and building a deeper understanding of musicality and rhythm in salsa dancing. Under the guidance of our expert instructors, you will learn intricate choreography that will be showcased at a final performance event. This course is suitable for intermediate to advanced salsa dancers who wish to elevate their dancing abilities and experience the excitement of performing on stage.

Course Objectives:

To improve salsa dancing techniques, styling, and stage presence.
To better understand musicality, rhythm, and timing in salsa dancing.
To learn and master a choreographed performance routine.
To build confidence in performing in front of an audience.
To work as a team and collaborate with fellow dancers.

The shows are very technical and dynamic.

Course Outline:

Week 1: Introduction and Warm-Up
Welcome and course overview
Dance warm-up and stretching exercises
Partner work and body isolation exercises

Week 2: Musicality and Rhythm

Understanding salsa music structure
Identifying the rhythm, timing, and accents
Incorporating musicality into your dancing

Week 3: Technique and Styling

Advanced footwork techniques
Body movements and styling for ladies
Spins and turn technique enhancement

Week 4: Choreography Introduction

Introduction to the performance choreography
Learning the first section of the routine
Formation changes

Week 5: Choreography Development – Part I

Learning the second section of the routine
Styling, expression, and synchronisation
Practice and repetition for muscle memory

Week 6: Choreography Development – Part II

Learning the third section of the routine
Emphasis on transitions and smooth movement
Continued practice and repetition

Week 7: Choreography Completion

Learning the final section of the routine
A full run-through of the choreography
Tips for Performance and stage presence

Week 8: Polishing and Refining – Part I

Identifying areas for improvement in the choreography
Individual and group feedback sessions
Refining and polishing the routine

Week 9: Polishing and Refining – Part II

Further refining and perfecting the choreography
Focus on synchronisation, energy, and expression
Additional practice and repetition

Week 10: Dress Rehearsal and Stage Presence

Costume selection and fitting
Stage makeup and hair styling tips
Full dress rehearsal of the choreography

Week 11: Final Preparation and Rehearsal

Last-minute adjustments and corrections
Confidence-building exercises
A full run-through of the choreography in costume

Week 12: Performance Day

Final rehearsal and warm-up
Showcase event with an audience
Post-performance celebration and feedback

Students will receive personalised feedback and guidance from experienced instructors throughout the course. Video recordings of each class will be available for students to review and practice at home. By the end of the 12-week program, dancers will have gained the skills and confidence to deliver a mesmerising and unforgettable performance on stage.