POINT COOK CUBAN SALSA
& BACHATA CLASSES
2024
POINT COOK CLASSES
** EASTER MONDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY CLOSURE
– THERE ARE NO CLASSES
ON MONDAY 1ST APRIL
CLASSES WILL RE-OPEN ON FOLLOWING
MONDAY 8th APRIL
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LEARN TO DANCE BACHATA!
Bachata is the second most popular Latin dance
style around the world that compliments Salsa!
– Bring your partner or come on your own
and learn some romantic moves!
Most students find Bachata easier to learn
than Salsa and the music is slower.
* No dance experience necessary!
* No partner required
* Absolute Beginner to Improver Level
We are at:
THE POINT COOK
COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTRE,
1-21 Cheetham St, Point Cook
(Library Building – opposite Aldi)
Room 1 – opposite the Reception desk
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PLEASE NOTE:
Classes are closed on Public Holidays
& long weekends with a Public Holiday
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– EVERY MONDAY –
at:
POINT COOK COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTRE
1-21 Cheetham Street, Point Cook, VIC 3030.
CUBAN SALSA BEGINNER
& INTERMEDIATE CLASSES
Our open workshop format allows students
to attend any class at anytime.
We now run a Bachata class and
two back to back Cuban salsa classes on Monday nights.
Our Point Cook, Brunswick and Bentleigh
Beginner Cuban Salsa Classes cover:
Cuban Salsa, some LA Salsa aspects,
Cuban couple dancing,
Ladies and men’s turns,
Lead and follow,
Hand signalling,
Body isolation,
Timing,
Dance patterns and combinations,
Some Rueda De Casino (synchronised dancing in a circle)
MONDAY 2024
TIMETABLE
CLASS #1: BACHATA
6.30pm – 7.30pm
(Absolute Beginner to Improver Level)
* No dance experience necessary
CLASS #2: Beginner Cuban Salsa
INTRODUCTION TO SALSA BASICS
7.30pm – 8.00pm
INTRODUCTION TO SALSA BASICS
(1st Session)
LEARN THE SALSA BASICS FIRST!
All new Beginners must do this basics extension class first
before joining the main Beginner lesson at 8.00pm
Start Anytime.
No Partner Required
No dance experience necessary
All adult ages
Easy to follow, step by step breakdown of the main Salsa Basic steps
All new Beginners and Beginners are expected to do this class first
8.00pm – 9.00pm
BEGINNER CUBAN SALSA
(2nd Session – MAIN LESSON)
Ideal for beginner students of any level
* All new beginners must do the 6.30pm Salsa Introduction to Basics
session first before joining this part of the lesson
* ALL NEW BEGINNERS ARE EXPECTED
TO KNOW THE BASICS AT THIS POINT
(Total Beginner Class time: 1.5hrs)
CLASS #3: CUBAN SALSA Intermediate
9.00pm – 10.00pm
(Cuban Salsa/Rueda De Casino)
Ideal for students who are confident with their beginner level steps and turns.
This level will push you to the next level and extend your salsa skills with new steps,
upper body movement, more complex partner patterns and improvised footwork
* Please arrive 10 minutes earlier for registration
* No bookings required but if you know you are attending
– Please Register or leave a message as it helps me to balance ratio of men to ladies on the night
COST:
We now run 3 x main classes per night.
CASUAL/DROP-IN RATE
$20 for any MAIN class
EXTRA CLASS on the night – $10 PER CLASS
* ALL CLASSES on the NIGHT – Only $5 extra –$35 FOR ALL CLASSES
DANCE CARD HOLDERS
– EXTRA CLASS on the night – $10 PER CLASS
– ALL CLASSES on the night – $15
* CASH or EFTPOS (Visa or Mastercard) accepted on the night
– Please note – there is a 1.9% surcharge when using credit cards
DISCOUNT DANCE CARDS
* Pre-purchase 5 SALSA DANCE CLASSES
for only $90 (a $10 Saving)
– Cards are valid for 3 months, allowing ample time to use up all lessons.
– Dance cards can be purchased as a gift for friends or family
– Dance cards can be used for any class on the night
– Dance cards can be used at other locations
– Dance cards are not transferable
– There are no refunds given once cards are used
* Dance cards cannot be used together
with any other offer or promotion unless stated
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CENTRE COVID PROTOCOLS
* If feeling unwell or have any flu like symptoms, please do not attend any classes
* If you are a close contact, as a precautionary measure,
we ask you not to attend any classes until after 7 days of negative results
* If you have just arrived back from travelling Overseas or Interstate, as a
precautionary measure, we ask you not to attend any classes until after 7 days
* We recommend sanitizing hands frequently
WHAT TO WEAR
* Best shoes – low or flat shoes with smooth sole shoes, such as leather sole shoes
* Avoid runners or sneakers as these are made to grip the floor
and can impede your movement and turns
* Avoid open toe shoes, slippers & sandals
* Ladies – avoid high heels when starting
* Clothing – comfortable, casual clothing is fine
MEDICAL CONDITIONS
Please consult your doctor before taking salsa classes if you have
breathing problems, heart conditions, knee, back or shoulder injuries
or are taking prescribed medication that may effect your health
PRIVATE LESSONS
We provide private lessons on a one to one basis, with or without a partner
and for private groups at a time that suits you.
Private lessons are a great way to accelerate your learning
and improve your salsa dancing skills