Salsa I

In this beginner's course you will learn not only Merengue but also the basic elements of the traditional Cuban style and the modern LA style. Afterwards, turns are added and the first routines are created. Attention is also paid to recognising the rhythm of the music. A dance partner is not necessary, but it does make things easier. At the end of the course, you are ready to dance with anyone at a Salsa/Bachata party!

About the teacher

Carla Jiménez Estévez is an Austrian/Dominican dance teacher. In 2019 she graduated from the Academy of Theatre and Dance. Carla has travelled around the Dominican Republic, Cuba and Senegal where she gained a lot of experience with Afro-Caribbean rhythms and local dance styles. She puts all this experience in her lessons of Salsa & Bachata.

Wes Bodha started taking Salsa classes from dance legend Cacho Santos Zuni at the Griffioen in 1999. After that, he also immersed himself in other dance styles such as Bachata, Zouk and Kizomba. For Wes, Salsa is not only a passion, but also a mindset. In his classes you will not only grow as a dancer, but also as a person.

Additional Information

Language: English. Dutch speakers are welcome to join the course.

Please note: the courses take place on the sixth floor of the OZW building at the VU Campus (de Boelelaan 1109).