SALSA DANCE LESSONS AT THE STARLINE

Each Salsa night that Starline is open, free Salsa dance lessons are offered for no extra charge (free with admission to the club) between the hours of 8:45 P.M. and 9:45 P.M.. A partner is not required. The class will concentrate on basic steps and new patterns. Salsa Classes are taught by Phoebe Romero on Thursdays & Pete and Carmen on Saturdays.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR THE LEADERS?

Moves! Leaders can always use more variety to their dancing to keep the followers interested. But beyond moves, learning the basics of what makes up patterns will help the leaders understand dancing better and move towards making up their own patterns or expressions of the music.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR THE FOLLOWERS?

Instructions are usually directed towards the leaders when learning patterns. So, what's in it for the followers? In addition to breaking down the leaders directions, the followers are instructed on where and how to move with each pattern. Their footwork is also broken down when the patterns require more than the basic step. This gives essential insight into the kinds of movements that they are expected to do, and how to best follow the lead. Following the lead of a variety of dancers make you more versatile and allows you to have more fun dancing with any type of dancer.

HOW DO THE CLASSES WORK?

Classes at Starline appeal to a beginner and intermediate dancers. For the beginners, all classes start with the basic step, so that people just starting out can learn the step and participate in the dancing later to get more practice. The first part of the lesson typically includes the basic footwork and rhythym, and a single turn for the followers. Several patterns are usually taught, which employ the basics and also go beyond to new types of moves. Often times both a beginning and intermediate pattern are taught. People attending the class do NOT need to have a partner or sign up ahead for registration. All classes are drop-in, and we change partners often, so that you can experience dancing with a variety of people, which is very helpful for improving your skills. Intermediate dancers will benefit from the classes by learning new patterns each week. Patterns are rarely repeated, so that by attending classes regularly, leaders can build a large repertoire of moves. Similarly, followers learn the kinds of things to expect while dancing, as well as tips for following intricate moves.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR THE LEADERS AND FOLLOWERS BOTH?

Both partners will learn more detail about patterns, as well as hints for leading and following certain moves well. Learning more of the patterns and the nuances of each of them will lead to your ability to lead/follow with any dancer.