Program will be devided in 3 different levels. That means that everybody from complete beginners to improved dancers can join us. Women or men, don't be afraid to come alone, there's always a spare dancer somewhere.

Description of levels:

Beginners – appropriate for all those who have never set a foot on the dancefloor and for those who have some basic knowledge of salsa (knowledge of the basic step, cross body lead technique, right and left turn). Nobody should be afraid to come here, because this will be the easiest level, where everbody will be able to follow.

Intermediate – appropriate for all those dancers who know some basic figures in salsa. Usually they have attended basic salsa classes for a few months and are able to dance freely on the dancefloor. Dancers feel comfortable with what they know, they hear the music and rhytm perfectly, understand the lead and follow technique and want to learn more.

Advanced – the highest level, appropriate for experienced salsa dancer, who have a longer history of dancing salsa. They usually have a stock of figures but just want to get more creative and especially work on their style. They learn from other instructors varied techniques like body movement, interpretation of music, footwork etc.

Salsa Power festival will give us various types of classes. Here are some basic descriptions, a glossary of frequently used salsa terms:

Partnerwork (PW): This type of class includes learning new figures in a pair. It usually starts with men and women facing each other and holding hands (basic position). All couples form a circle across the whole dancehall. Instructor stands in the middle of the circle so all couples can see him/them. If there are some men or women missing, women (usually) move along the circle and dance with different partners.

Ladies styling (LS): The class tries to work on ladies body movement and footwork. Women learn tricks they can later use while dancing with a partner. This knowledge makes them more selfconfident, beautiful and sexy. All the ladies stand behind the (usually female) instructor and follow her steps and moves.

Men's styling (MS): Men usually try to squeeze as much figures in one song as they can. Women, howeer, don't like that. The trick of being a good dancer is to move good as well. At this type of classes men learn how to move their bodies, while leading women or dancing solo footwork. All men stand behind the instructor and follow his moves.

Salsa on 1: We know different styles and beginning breaks of dancing salsa. In Europe we usually start dancing on 1, because it is easier. Salsa on 1 means breaking on 1 and dancing on 1-2-3, 5-6-7; 4 and 8 are pauses.

Salsa on 2: This is a higher level of dancing, for which a dancer must be already prepared. We break on 2 and dance on 2-3-4, 6-7-8; 1 and 4 are usually breaks. This type of dancing is however more natural for salsa, it goes great with the music, but it's a bit trickier to learn.

Body movement and Isolation: Every good body movement starts with basic isolations. When we learn to control one body part and move with it one at the time, then we can start doing body movements. Later we combine more isolations and gain a great style of dancing.

Acrobatics/Dips and tricks: Advanced dancers want more from salsa, that's when they start putting dips, drops and other acrobatic moves into their dancing. First rule for this type of class is: you need a partner you can trust!

Reggaeton: Energetic mixture of hiphop and latin dance moves, which is always present at salsa parties. It is a great addition for salsa dancers, because it's a great body movement training. It can be danced solo or in a couple, but that is usually left for self-interpretation of music.

Merengue: Simple latin dance, where dancers primarily have fun. It can be danced either in a couple or as group dance. There are some standard combinations which always fill the dancefloor.

Bachata: Sensual latin dance, where you can be really close to your partner or dance with a meter distance. Usually partners hold their hands or hold each other and move slowly through the music with some simple steps.