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Updated July 15 2011

Updated Dec 20 2011 Check our FAQs for all your answers!!

Locations:

Studio 1
Bentall Centre Athletic Club

Lower Plaza 4 - 1055 Dunsmuir St
Across from Burrard Skytrain Station

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Studio 2

The Ballroom

505 Hamilton St

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JANUARY 2012 CLASSES
TUESDAYS	WEDNESDAYS	FRIDAYS	SATURDAYS	SUNDAYS
Studio 1 1055 Dunsmuir St Bentall Centre	Studio 1 1055 Dunsmuir St Bentall Centre	Studio 2 505 Hamilton St The Dancey Ballroom	Studio 2 505 Hamilton St The Dancey Ballroom	Studio 2 505 Hamilton St The Dancey Ballroom
Salsa Styling Jan 10- Jan 31 6:45-7:45 pm Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW Absolute Beginner Salsa GOLOW coupons allowed Jan 10-Mar 13 7:45-8:45 pm Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW Salsa Intermediate Combos! Jan 10- Jan 31 8:45-9:45 pm Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW	Intermediate Tango Jan 11-Feb 15 6:45-7:45pm Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW Salsa Level 3 Jan 11- Feb 15 7:45-8:45pm Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW Absolute Beginner Tango GOLOW coupons allowed Jan 25- Mar 28 8:45 - 9:45 pm Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW	Salsa Level 2 Jan 13- Feb 17 6:00 - 7:00 pm Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW Absolute Beginner Tango Jan 13- Feb 17 7:00 - 8:00 pm Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW Absolute Beginner Salsa Jan 13- Feb 17 8:00 - 9:00 pm Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW	Absolute Beginner Salsa Jan 28- Mar 3 11:00 am- 12:00 pm Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW	Absolute Beginner Tango Jan 29- Mar 4 11:00 am- 12:00 pm Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW Special Salsa Bootcamp REGISTER NOW

FEBRUARY 2012 CLASSES
TUESDAYS	WEDNESDAYS	THURSDAYS	FRIDAYS	SATURDAYS	SUNDAYS
Studio 1 1055 Dunsmuir St Bentall Centre	Studio 1 1055 Dunsmuir St Bentall Centre	Studio 2 505 Hamilton St The Dancey Ballroom	Studio 2 505 Hamilton St The Dancey Ballroom	Studio 2 505 Hamilton St The Dancey Ballroom	Studio 2 505 Hamilton St The Dancey Ballroom
Salsa Styling Feb 7-Feb 28 6:45-7:45 pm Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW Absolute Beginner Salsa GOLOW coupons allowed Jan 10-Mar 13 7:45-8:45 pm Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW Salsa Intermediate Combos! Feb 7- Feb 28 8:45-9:45 pm Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW	Intermediate Tango Feb 22 - Mar 28 6:45-7:45pm Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW Salsa Level 3 Feb 22- Mar 28 7:45-8:45pm Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW Absolute Beginner Tango GOLOW coupons allowed Jan 25- Mar 28 8:45 - 9:45 pm Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW	Teen Latin Dance Feb 2- Mar 8 4:30-5:30pm Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW	Salsa Level 2 Jan 13- Feb 17 6:00 - 7:00 pm Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW Absolute Beginner Salsa Feb 24- Mar 30 6:00 - 7:00 pm Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW Absolute Beginner Tango Jan 13- Feb 17 7:00 - 8:00 pm Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW Tango Level 2 (For Experienced Beginners) Feb 24- Mar 30 7:00 - 8:00 pm Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW Absolute Beginner Salsa Jan 13- Feb 17 8:00 - 9:00 pm Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW Salsa Level 2 Feb 24 - Mar 30 8:00 - 9:00 pm Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW	Absolute Beginner Salsa Jan 28- Mar 3 11:00 am- 12:00 pm Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW	Absolute Beginner Tango Jan 29- Mar 4 11:00 am- 12:00 pm Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW

MARCH 2012 CLASSES
tuesdays	wednesdays	thursdays	fridays	saturdays	sundays
Studio 1 1055 Dunsmuir St Bentall Centre	Studio 1 1055 Dunsmuir St Bentall Centre	Studio 2 505 Hamilton St The Dancey Ballroom	Studio 2 505 Hamilton St The Dancey Ballroom	Studio 2 505 Hamilton St The Dancey Ballroom	Studio 2 505 Hamilton St The Dancey Ballroom
Salsa Styling Mar 6- Mar 27 6:45-7:45 pm Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW Absolute Beginner Salsa GOLOW coupons allowed Jan 10 - Mar 13 7:45-8:45 pm Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW Salsa Intermediate Combos! Mar 6- Mar 27 8:45-9:45 pm Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW	Intermediate Tango Feb 22 - Mar 28 6:45-7:45pm Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW Salsa Level 3 Feb 22- Mar 28 7:45-8:45pm Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW Absolute Beginner Tango GOLOW coupons allowed Jan 25- Mar 28 8:45 - 9:45 pm Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW	Teen Latin Dance Feb 2- Mar 8 4:30-5:30pm Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW Teen Latin Dance Mar 15 - Apr 19 4:30-5:30pm Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW	Absolute Beginner Salsa Feb 24- Mar 30 6:00 - 7:00 pm Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW Tango Level 2 (For Experienced Beginners) Feb 24- Mar 30 7:00 - 8:00 pm Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW Salsa Level 2 Feb 24 - Mar 30 8:00 - 9:00 pm Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW	Salsa Level 2 Mar 10 - Apr 14 10:00 am- 11:00 am Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW Absolute Beginner Salsa Mar 10 - Apr 14 11:00 am- 12:00 pm Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW	Tango Level 2 (For Experienced Beginners) Mar 11- Apr 15 10:00 am- 11:00 am Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW Absolute Beginner Tango Mar 11- Apr 15 11:00 am- 12:00 pm Drop in Available! REGISTER NOW

Absolute Beginner Salsa Level 1:
You will be introduced to the amazing world of salsa and we will show you the commonalities between walking and learning to dance! We focus on the basic fundamentals of leading and following while showing you some basic turns and steps so that you have enough to get on the dance floor as soon as possible. We also spend time helping you learn about rhythm… there is no dancing without the understanding of rhythm! Last but definitely not least, we teach you how to establish the great connection needed to have a wonderful dance communication with your partner while reviewing all you learn. This level is commonly repeated a couple of times as it will act as your foundation for all the higher levels, and a strong foundation always translates into easier and quicker learning.

Salsa Level 2:
Now that you have your feet wet, we will move on to a more advanced way of movement. We teach you how to relax your body into the moves and also integrate the basic fundamentals for dancing in a line and in a circle. The two different styles will become clear to you with our explanation of the Cross Body Lead Fundamentals and Ocho fundamentals. You will learn easy-to-lead-and-follow patterns as well as reinforce your foundation. You will also start to feel more like a dancer as you start combining moves together.

Salsa Level 3:
You will learn popular salsa patterns seen on dance floors and the key elements that make them work. All patterns were chosen to give you insight into what is possible in the dance, and are broken down thoroughly. This is where Salsa Addicts are born!

Intermediate Salsa Combos -
Moves! Moves! Moves For Men! and Possibilities! Possibilities! Possibilities For Ladies!
This class provides the leads with lots of repertoire and provides the follows the practice of being ready for anything anytime! A much needed course for both leads and follows. After the foundation of leading and following sinks in the leads want more and the follows need to learn how not to anticipate. Instead, follows will have a clear mind and be ready for anything. This course provides tips to keep your foundation solid and your learning at its peak.

A new pattern is taught in every class for the leads and the follows are tested constantly ensuring they do not memorize the move but practice their following skills at their highest level. Drop-in style so you do not need to have attended the previous week.

Absolute Beginner Tango
This course will introduce you to the Art of Argentine Tango and the way the lead communicates with subtleness, the movement to the follows. We will uncover the language needed to understand each other and give you the tools to make your conversation a harmonious one. No experience in Tango needed. Feedback from students tells us this course has been beneficial in other partner dances as the exercises taught in class can be applied to any dance. As well you will learn all the basic fundamentals of Argentine Tango, from steps, to posture, to the feeling of the dance! All you need to know to navigate the dance floor and introductory patterns to start you in the world of improvising tango steps.

Beginner Tango 2
This course is for experienced beginners that introductions to a higher level of leading and following and all the elements of tangos. Molinetes, barridas, ochos, ganchos, etc. We will keep reviewing the Art of Argentine Tango and the way the lead communicates with subtleness, the movement to the follows. We will uncover the language needed to understand each other and give you the tools to make your conversation a harmonious one. You will learn all the tango elements needed to improvise in the future.

Intermediate Tango
This course is for experienced beginners becoming intermediate daners that need to learn more navigation, leading and following and all the elements of tangos. Molinetes, barridas, ochos, ganchos, combined We will keep reviewing the Art of Argentine Tango and the way the lead communicates with subtleness, the movement to the follows. We will uncover the language needed to understand each other and give you the tools to make your conversation a harmonious one. You will feel that you can start improvising with this course

Teen Latin Dance
A course that will let your teen dancer experience the different dances from the Latin world. We will focus on leading and following, team work, and body movement. The dances covered will be Salsa, Rueda, Merengue and Bachata. The classes will be full of excercises and games that lead to a fun learning environment.

Salsa Styling
A course that will let you add spice and personality to your dance. You will learn how to liven up your dance with just the right movement of your arms, body and feet allowing your creative expression to come out with ease. Learn footwork and styling patterns to add individualistic interpretation to all dances. Come alive on the dance floor while maintaining your following techniques.

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