Private Lessons

Why Private lesson?

It does not matter which level you are.

You do not need a partner!!!!!

Do you feel like you often have been going to crowded group lessons and going nowhere with your dancing?
How many group lessons, 3-5, do you need to go to learn what you might learn in one private lesson?
Absolute Beginner: Would you like to learn in detail from the start as an absolute beginner receiving full attention to your posture, arms, footwork, timing and musicality?
Did you notice that you are just learning moves and moves and have no style while dancing?
What makes other people "looking good"at the dance floor and you still worry about moves and moves?
Gentleman: Would you like to improve your lead? Ladies:would you like to improve your following?
For Both: would you like to learn how to make your dance flow from one move to another?
How about learn or improve your music interpretation?
Why does it cost more then a group lesson?
Because you save time, you are taught with precision and details, at your own speed and usually learn faster then group lesson.
Private dance lessons offer you much more gain in a comparable period of time than any other type.
The general rule is that you will receive as much from one private dance lesson as 4 to 5 of any other type
I will provide you with the personalized attention you need and direct 100% of my attention to you.
Can I progress faster in less time?
Private lesson or 1-1 or 1-2 enables you to progress faster and mistakes to be remedied far more rapidly than in a group lesson.
Can I get rid of bad habits?
Full attention is given to the student with emphasis on details, precision, enthusiasm, encouragement, repetition and style.
Which Salsa style do I learn?
I will teach the style you choose: Cuban Salsa, Puerto Rican, L. A., New York, London, La Rueda de Cassino,Cha Cha, Bachata, Merengue, La Rueda and Mambo.

Special offer: if you book a package of 10 lessons then you will get a 10 % OFF- discount on the overall price.

FREE- AUDIO- CD: When you book one lesson for your practice.

Maria says:

"Salsa is meaningless when it just becomes a sequence of moves to lead and follow. The social aspect only flourishes when the dancers, leader and follower, are sensitive or present with each other and the music and it will flow as one. Music+ dance+ 2 people as 1."

"Leaders need to Practice and Practice and Practice!! That is the only way to improve"

"Leaders/gentleman need to Master your Skill of Leading with precision, clarity, firm, control and ease! It is necessary lots of work/practice to become a fine leader "

"Followers/ladies need to Practice and Practice and listen to your partner. It is fundamental to develop technique, control, to be able to do spins/turns, partner work, style and musicality"

"In other words salsa dance should be about connecting = dancing with each other and just flow (for leader and follower)."

"Dancing for me is about feeling. Feeling my partner, feeling the music, being present and having Fun!"

"The best joy of Salsa for me, is to be able to be playfully, sensual, expressive and connect with the music and my partner!"

" The Fine Leader interplays with Music+ Moves and Partner"

"Listening to the Music is a must for all"

"Consisitency of training and dancing is essential for one's development"

Maria teaches with these principles in mind and it becomes fun and human!

Salsa Techniques

Techniques
	Techniques involving cross body lead, spins, Cuban style and La Rueda De Casino. Cha-cha-cha, Mambo, Bachata and Merengue.
Styling
	Focus is on a good alignment with emphasis on expression of arms, hands. Movement of the head in coordination with the salsa rhythm. Understanding of musical interpretation. Sharp, dynamic and precise footwork and shines. Body Isolation is explored with the Cuban approach.
Partner work
	Lead Techniques	Emphasis on timing of the lead. Set up for ladies spins and details of the correct hand hold. How to provide clear, firm and gentle signals for the ladies.
	Following Techniques	Preparation to respond correctly for the applicable signals from the leader. All essential footwork and posture for spins - singles, triples and doubles.
Small group classes up to 6 people
	Sessions focus on timing, rhythm and understanding of partner work. Choreography for special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, parties etc is available. Taught in a proper dance studio with mirrors to check for correct posture and technique. Please email me with any further queries.