FAQ

“How do I help Thee? Let me count the ways…” ~Dance The average salsa/ bachata dancer spends per week- 4 hours sweating it out in a dance studio to upgrade their skills, and another 3 to 4 hours at a salsa/ bachata club, dancing all night. That’s your cardio already taken care of, not to mention a host of other benefits like reduced stress, increased endorphins, diminished depression and dementia and better balance amongst others. Physical activities like dancing help you switch off from the world while keeping you engaged in the movement of your body. While dancing, you are focussed on the moment, leaving your cares to melt away. You develop a better ear for rhythm and music. You develop a whole new Social Circle. Not only will you meet new people in the class and hence expand your circle in your city of residence, but also be connected to a worldwide network of Salseras and Salseros. salsa/ bachata socials around the world are warm and welcoming and you need never feel lonely again in any part of the world. You become a much better communicator, having learned to speak and listen in turns in a partner dance!

Salsa is an umbrella term for a mixture of musical and dance styles that came together in Cuba to form what we know today as salsa. Bachata is a style of social dance from the Dominican Republic Today, around the world, salsa/ bachata danced as a social dance as well as performance art. Typically, salsa/ bachata is danced as a partner dance with a leader and a follower. Disambiguation: salsa- A saucy condiment that goes with your tortilla chips. You won’t find that here. We are a dance school. Our instructors are not good cooks.

We strongly recommend joining at the beginning of a batch.

We will not be able to compensate you for your missed classes with an additional class, however, we understand that one does miss the occasional class and will make sure to review the material with you to catch you up. Consistency is recommended however, and we suggest that you attend classes regularly till you complete the syllabus set for your level. You may book the instructor for a private lesson if you feel the need to take a class to catch up.

It takes about 9 hours of class to complete our beginner level syllabus. The goal is to equip you with all the tools you would need to social dance comfortably by the end of this period. However, having said that, it also depends on how a student assimilates the information provided in class and practises the skills taught. We have classes at progressive levels 9 hours of beginner advanced 12 hours of intermediate level 12 hours of intermediate/ advanced level Open Advanced level classes As you progress through the levels you gain more skills and confidence. “Practice makes perfect” is a saying as old as the hills, but it’s also as true as truth itself.

NO. Bringing a partner to class is not compulsory. Many people come to salsa/ bachata classes by themselves, so it’s okay to come alone. Typically we switch partners every few minutes in class so that everyone gets to dance with everyone else.

You are the master of your own salsa/ bachata Destiny! You could social dance, perform, travel to salsa/ bachata festivals, take part in competitions… There’s a host of things to do, and a large and robust salsa/ bachata community around the world, for you to find your niche.

When one says that they “have two left feet”, they usually refer to a general awkwardness that they feel while dancing. To this, we say, dancing is a skill. Skills can be learnt. Your perceived awkwardness on the dance floor can be combated by going to a class, where, under the guidance of expert teachers, you can learn to master the dance form. Additionally, salsa/ bachata is a social dance. The nature of social dance is that anyone, and we mean absolutely anyone, can enjoy it! Bollywood is more about expression of feeling than form. Don’t worry, just let go and be yourself!

Clothes- We suggest comfortable clothing that you can move easily in. For example, track pants and a T-shirt. Footwear- If this is your first salsa/ bachata class, you could bring a pair of socks to dance in. There are however specialised dance shoes designed for salsa/ bachata dancing and we recommend investing in a pair if you intend to- do more than a few salsa/ bachata classes go out social dancing

NO. Age, in and of itself, is not a barrier.

We’re good dancers and good teachers. But here’s what we think helps us to be a good dance school that gives you great dance education and experiences- We genuinely love what we do and make every effort to impart the best of our knowledge to our students. We train hard ourselves, in order to stay on top of our game. We have decades of combined experience in dance training and have worked with scores of students before you. We have developed a well-researched syllabus that we follow and upgrade constantly. We’re always ready to help you in your journey to becoming a better dancer.

Intake of new students occurs every 6 weeks depending on which location you’re looking at joining.

Short Answer? NO.