About this Event
NJ Salsa - Elizabeth
Schedule : Sundays 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30
6-7pm - Salsa On2 (Level 1) Basics & Fundamentals
7-8pm - Salsa On2 (Level 2) Intricate Turn-patterns
7:30-11:30pm Latin Mix Social - a time to practice and meet other dancers
On Sundays we offer Salsa On2 in Elizabeth. The On2 system was organized and popularized by Eddie Torres, and is often called "New York Style Salsa."
SALSA (Level 1)
Our Salsa (Level 1) program is a series of beginner-friendly classes designed to prepare participants for social dancing.
Participants gain a foundation by acquiring knowledge and practice in basic steps, timing, coordination, dance positions, transitions, turns-in-place, traveling turns, and partner-work sequences.
Typically, new participants spend an average of 3-5 months before qualifying for Salsa (Level 2). Internalization of the material from class, and practice, both alone and in social, are instrumental in progression. Participants can ask their instructor for a written copy of the 18 movements in our Level 1 curriculum.
We strongly encourage everyone in our Level 1 program to begin social dancing from the very first class. The application of knowledge, especially when its fresh in the mind, is essential for progress. A good mindset is to focus on the little that you learned in class, rather than all that you still have to learn. Continue to make progress on the knowledge that you are acquiring along the way and you will soon begin to feel accomplished.
SALSA (Level 2)
Our Salsa (Level 2) program builds on the Level 1 curriculum, and assumes certain knowledge and proficiency. By the time participants enter Level 2, they should have developed a sense of proficiency with the 18 movements that together make the Level 1 curriculum.
While the instructors in the Level 2 classes dive deeper into the 18 movements for a more comprehensive understanding, they do not stop to teach the basic concepts and techniques of the fundamental movements; that material is covered in Level 1.
There is a flow in Level 2 classes that is made possible because of the level of proficiency that the participants gained from the Level 1 program. In comparison to Level 1, Level 2 moves fast. For this reason, it is important to ask for an assessment before beginning the Level 2 program.
The Level 2 program uses shines (footwork and body movement practiced without a partner) to develop comfortability with dancing alone, to build agility, timing, speed, accuracy, and to increase the capacity to execute more advance turn-patterns.
This program also uses turning and spinning drills to increase rotational capacity, in both solo work and partnerwork.
Finally, this program sequences the fundamental movements, and their intricate variants, into patterns that are directly applicable for social dancing.
FOOTWARE
We suggest that you wear shoes, flats, or sneakers with the least amount of traction. NJ Salsa has a partnership with Fuego Dance for dance sneakers. If you would like to purchase a pair of dance sneakers that work for all surfaces, consider Fuego Dance footwear. When you enter the code: SocialDanceMovement (one word), you will receive 10% off your purchase at check out.
SOCIAL
After our classes, we host a social at no additional cost to people who are enrolled in our Salsa programs. The social begins at 7:30pm and continues till 11:30pm. We encourage the participants in all of our classes to practice by social dancing, since it is the practical application of the knowledge learned in class.
The "Latin Mix Sundays" social is hosted at Jimmy's Bar and Vintage City Eatry which are both located in the Vinty luxery complex. Those are taking our Sunday programs will have access to the social from within the building. Those who are coming for the social, but who are not part of the Salsa group programs will enter through 100 Union St, Elizabeth, NJ.
See you on the dance floor.
PARKING
There is a municipal parking lot located across the street. The entrance is 30 W Grand St, Elizabeth, NJ. All students enrolled for our programs will be given a 4 hour parking voucher. If your car is in the lot for less than four hours, you will pay nothing for parking. If more than four hours, the exit rate will first deduct four hours first.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
50 Union St, 50 Union Street, Elizabeth, United States
USD 63.34 to USD 116.64
