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Group and private lessons in social nightclub Latin dances:

Salsa (LA & NY Style), Merengue, Bachata , Rumba and Cha Cha Cha .

DANCE DESCRIPTIONS

Salsa is a dance for Salsa music created by Spanish-speaking people from the Caribbean and their immigrant communities in the US. Salsa dancing mixes African and European dance influences through the music and dance fusions that are the roots of Salsa: SonGuaguanc�, Rumba, Boogaloo, Pachanga, Guaracha, Plena, Bomba.

Salsa is normally a partner dance, although there are recognized solo forms, line dancing (suelta), and Rueda de Casino where groups of couples exchange partners in a circle. Salsa can be improvised or performed with a set routine.

There are many styles of Salsa, the major styles are:

Salsa-on-1 (Los Angeles)
Salsa-on-2 (New York and Puerto Rico)
Cuban / Casino (Cuba and Miami)
Rueda
Cumbia (Central and South America)

Click here for a good description of Salsa from Wikipedia.

Merengue is a type of music and dance from the Dominican Republic. It is popular in the Dominican Republic and all over Latin America

Bachata is a style of dance that accompanies the music of the same name. It has its origins in the Dominican Republic. The dance is a four-step beat achieved with a walking Cuban hip motion, and a unique �pop�.

Rumba is both a family of music rhythms and a dance style that originated in Africa and traveled via the slave trade to Cuba and the New World. The ballroom dance Rumba, based on Cuban Rumba and Son, was popularized in the United States in 1930s. Some dancers considered rumba the most erotic and sensual Latin dance, for its relatively slow rhythm and the hip movement.

Cha Cha Cha is the name of a Latin American dance of Cuban origin. It is danced to the music of the same name introduced by Cuban composer and violinist Enrique Jorr�n in 1953. This rhythm was developed from the danz�n by a syncopation of the fourth beat. The name is onomatopoeic, derived from the rhythm of the g�iro (scraper) and the shuffling of the dancers' feet.

Social Nightclub Latin Dance Schedule:

Time- Tuesday 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm ( Two Hours)
Cost- $160 for 5 classes
Location- Markham Road and Ellesmere in Scarborough

Group Class
What is Zumba?

ZUMBA� Fitness is like no other workout you will ever experience!

Zumba combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations that allow the Zumba participants to dance away their worries. It is based on the principle that a workout should be "FUN AND EASY TO DO" allowing Zumba participants to stick to the Zumba Fitness program and achieve long-term health benefits.

Zumba is a �feel-happy� workout that is great for both the body and the mind. Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music - dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body.

Zumba utilizes the principles of fitness interval training and resistance training to maximize caloric output, fat burning and total body toning. It is a mixture of body sculpting movements with easy to follow dance steps such as: Merengue, Cha Cha, Mambo, Salsa, Reggaeton, Cumbia, Hip Hop, Bellydance, Flamenco, and Samba.

ZUMBA Class Schedule:

Time- Starting Thursday July 23, 2010, 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm ( One Hour)
Cost- $80 for 5 classes
Location- Scarborough (Sheppard and Brimley Area), address to be confirmed.

For information, please contact Sharon by phone416-875-6316, by email: caisharon@yahoo.com, or fill out the registration form on line.

WATCH THE ZUMBA COOL REEL HERE!!

FAQs

Q: What are the costs of private and group classes?

A: All group classes are $80 for a block of 4 classes (one hour each class).

Private classes: $70 / lesson (one hour) pay as you go, or prepaid Package of $325 for 5 lessons ($65/lesson); $600 for 10 lessons ($60/lesson); $1100 for 20 lessons ($55/lesson).

Please give minimum 24 hours notice for cancellation or rescheduling of private classes. There will be full charge for any missed class or last minute cancellation.

Q: What should I wear to class?

A: Wear secure shoes that stay snug on your feet. Choose a smooth sole to allow rotation. Latin dance shoes or sneakers are recommended, but not necessary. Wear comfortable clothes that allow movement.

Q: How long does it take to learn?

A: This varies a lot from person to person. It depends on past dance experience, as well as natural ability. Having a good sense of rhythm certainly helps, but most of all putting in the practice time and having fun are the keys to learning fast. It's possible after one lesson to do the basic step with a partner but it normally takes a month or two for students to get the confidence to try out their steps at a Latin nightclub. It often takes even longer to develop a natural style. This question also depends on how much you want to learn. Some people are happy to learn just enough to have a fun dance with someone at a club. Others want to compete or perform in shows. Some of us have been dancing for many years and we're still improving.

Q: Do I need to bring a partner?

A: Not necessary. We will rotate partners during the class.

Tel: (416) 875-6316 (Toronto)

(86) 13560181223 (China)