Salsa classes are made up of two parts. The first part of the salsa classes consists of a warm-up with free salsa steps, and in the second part of the class, different salsa figures are learned to dance as a couple.
During the salsa classes, all the students dance among themselves. That is why it is not necessary to bring a partner to the salsa classes since there are continuous partnerships between all the students in the group.
Apart from the salsa classes for couples, there are also salsa style classes for boys and girls. In which the improvement of positions, turns and movements is learned.
Near Me, we not only dedicate ourselves to the Latin dance style (salsa, cha-cha, merengue, bachata). Here in our school, you can also learn to dance different dance modalities, such as Lindy Hop, Funky Jazz, Hip Hop, Classical Dance or Ballet, Ballroom Dances in general, African Dance, Belly Dance, Flamenco or Spanish, Tap, learn Percussion, learn to dance Argentine Tango. The Break Dance, …
Learning to dance is simple. It is simply a matter of starting!
WEDDING DANCE (BRIDAL DANCES)
We prepare the dance for your wedding. We offer private classes for the couple. We adapt to your schedule and availability. In a few simple classes, we prepare the choreography with any style of music, adapting to your dance level. We include the musical montage.
DANCE FOR CHILDREN
children greatly enhance many aspects of physical and intellectual development. Both disciplines should be part of playful learning. It should never be forced since children could reject them and deprive themselves of the many benefits they offer. Music education should be taught as entertainment and fun at an early age.
There are many advantages offered by dance. Music and dance help relieve tension, and it is enough to use the appropriate music for a child to express his concern through dance. It will be effective to use music with moving rhythms. In this way, they enjoy, have fun, and also satisfy their need for movement. With this activity, children learn to coordinate their movements and move their bodies not to have conceived. Dancing also helps them to promote sociability, as most children like to dance, they join in this activity integrating more easily.
BALLROOM DANCING
Ballroom dances are those danced by a couple in a coordinated way and following the rhythm of the music. Originally, they were merely recreational and popular, and their social impact was of such magnitude that it led to the creation of specific rooms to facilitate their practice. They are also practised as competitions organized and regulated by the corresponding national and international federations.
BOLLYWOOD
Bollywood dance comes from the choreographies of the films made in the film studios of the Hindu city of Bombay. They are entertaining and are usually danced in large groups or pairs. They mix many movements from classical Indian dance, folk dances from various country and the most modern dances.
Bollywood dance is a practice that is gaining more and more followers, thanks to the rise of ‘made in Bollywood' cinema, which has become very popular in recent years. Due to its diversity, Bollywood is a dance suitable for all ages and culminates in improving physical fitness with low-impact exercise.
BREAKDANCE
Break Dance is an urban dance that is part of the Hip-Hop culture that emerged in the Afro-American communities of New York neighbourhoods such as the Bronx and Brooklyn in the 70s. However, it would indeed reach a higher recognition in the decade of the 80, thanks to the influence of various artists such as James Brown and Michael Jackson, and films like Breaking ‘that spread the movement to European countries. It is a dance that combines a series of aerobic and rhythmic movements, influenced by aboriginal dances, martial arts, gymnastics, and funk. The list of moves is huge and requires great dedication and discipline to carry out. B-boying movements can be classified into 4 branches: style or Top Rocking (dance from above), footwork or colts (footwork),
DANCEHALL
The Dancehall is a style of street dance, created in Jamaica to accompany the music style of the same, having evolved throughout history to culture.
There are many steps with their own designations, which are directly influenced by the Jamaican way of life. As a popular dance style, Dancehall emerged in the 1980s and became popular among dancers who danced alone or in a group in Kingston, Jamaica.
As for the dance style is considered a popular dance (it derives from folk and is defined as a cultural movement that belongs to the people, made by the people and for the people). It derives from the reggae style of music and movement.
AFRICAN DANCE
African Dance classes along with living percussion rhythms are stimulating, simple and fun. Made in a methodical way of breaking the steps so that everyone, including those who have never danced, can learn and have fun. These dances on which we base our classes are inspired by the Mandingo culture originating from the Mali empire, merging the cultural and artistic experience.
BELLY DANCING
Oriental dance has traditionally been folkloric, improvised by a single dancer, although now performances with choreography and several dancers can be seen. It is characterized by its smooth and fluid movements, dissociating, and coordinating the different parts of the body at the same time. For example, the arms may go at a different rate than the hip.
The focus is primarily on the hips and belly, alternating fast and slow movements and emphasizing the abdominal muscles, chest and shoulder movements, and meandering arms. The undulating, rotating movements, which are generally slow, symbolize sadness; On the other hand, the dancer expresses joy with rapid movements, strokes, and vibrations.
All the movements of this dance are related to nature. For example, the soles of the feet rest well on the ground, which symbolizes the earth, or also when the dancer extends her arms, they always form a semi-U and are never fallen. This symbolizes the birds. In the beginning, the Arab dancers perfumed their wrists so that when they danced and when they moved their hands, they perfumed themselves and their audience. At that time, there were no perfumes, so they used oils.
Over the years, some traditional elements have been included to “adorn” this type of dance, such as veils, sabre, cane, candles, rattles, Isis wings, etc. Although this dance is usually female, there are also some male dancers.
TAHITIAN / POLYNESIAN DANCE
It is believed that the ancient civilizations of Tahiti used dance even before written language to transmit their history and culture.
It was a dance for both men and women, but with the arrival of the British colonists, Tahitian Dance was banned (considered at that time as a sin) for its movements and costumes.
Despite everything, the dance survived in hiding, being able to be transmitted between generations. Today, it has regained the importance it deserves.
KIZOMBA
The Kizomba is a popular dance from Angola, which appeared as a derivative of the Angolan Semba. A slow and very sensual rhythm characterizes the music, and it is danced in pairs, giving free rein to different soft and very sensual movements. The Kizomba transmits a lot of complicity between the dancers, with numerous coordinated hip movements, especially in the quieter choruses of the music.
In recent years there has been a Kizomba boom, increasing its popularity exponentially and being known and danced in many countries around the world.
MAMBO
The mambo was created in the late 1930s by brothers Israel Cachao and Orestes Lopez, when they were part of the Arcaño y sus Maravilla's orchestra, speeding up the danzón and introducing a syncopation in the percussion.
The mambo is danced following a syncopated rhythm, with four steps per measure, 4/4, a musical note taken from the Cuban son. The four-times are marked, with strong movements and frequent flexion of the joints of the feet and arms. This “hard” dance requires foot speed, lots of energy, and few inhibitions.
The mambo was the first Cuban rhythm and dance that was imposed commercially in North America and Europe. Although it does not enjoy as much popularity as its brothers (Salsa or Bachata), it is still one of the Latin rhythms that are mostly taught and danced. Worldwide.
SENSUAL STYLE
Sensual Style classes are focused on girls and are characterized by a spicy and daring touch. It is sought that the girls learn to show and develop their most sensual part with elegance.
In the costumes used, as in the different choreographies, the Sensual Style has a clear influence of Cabaret or Burlesque, creating a fusion between these acclaimed styles and other more modern trends…
SEVILLANAS
The origin of the sevillanas dates back to the time of the Catholic Monarchs, appearing in the first place some songs known as Castilian Seguidillas, which over time evolved towards flamenco and in turn adding a dance, until in the 18th century they strengthened, becoming the current Sevillanas.
The Sevillanas are a typical regional dance of Seville and many other Andalusian provinces. It must be the most danced regional dance in the UK and abroad since numerous professionals and dance academies worldwide help spread the sevillanas.
