|| Genres

Salsa

Reviews the influence of music and body motions elements from Rumba, Mambo, Cha-Cha-Cha and Merengue. Teaches three basic foot patherns, nine ways to execute them and circular figures. There is progression from the Beginners to Intermediate level focusing on the linear steps, circular turns and communication patterns that now form the main curriculum of this modern dance. This genre is danced by natives throughout the Caribbean basin and beyond. Each geographical region has a particular valid variation in their style that reviews at the advance level.

Bachata

The newest musical expression and dance form coming from the Caribbean region. This style of dancing is known by various names in the Latin World. The newer song recast the lyrics of older songs of Latin music and dance renditions are still evolving and this music is being frequently played and danced in the New England area of the USA.

Merengue

Dance with a mix of African and Spanish elements. It combines a simple one step timing with the hip motion also know as the Cuban Motion into a brisk side-way-stepping 2 step which sharpens your coordination of body motions and timing to interpret this sensual musical rhythm. This genre seems to be simpler to learn as a building block for other Caribbean forms of dancing.