Beginners Salsa Series

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Beginners Salsa Series ☆

Shines - Side Basic

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Gabriela Nuñez

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With over 20 years of experience, Gabriela Nuñez is a salsa virtuoso specializing in New York Style Salsa, with a rich background in Ballet, Jazz, and modern techniques honed at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre.

The root of the dance is your basic step; you will do it every time you dance.

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10 Part - Beginners Salsa Dance Series

Learn the basics of salsa in this fun and easy-to-follow series! Perfect for beginners—no partner or experience needed. Let’s dance! 🎶

Beginners Salsa Series

  • Basic Step

    Master the fundamental salsa basic step to build a strong foundation for your dancing. This essential move will help you stay on beat and feel confident on the dance floor.

    Learn Basic Step

  • Side Basic

    Learn the side basic step, a versatile move that adds variety and flow to your salsa dancing. Perfect for improving balance and rhythm while expanding your footwork.

    Learn Side Basic

  • Right Turn

    Discover how to execute the classic right turn, a fundamental salsa move that adds style to your repertoire. Learn step-by-step guidance for smooth, precise turns.

    Learn Right Turn

  • Suzy Q

    Add flair to your salsa shines with the iconic Suzy Q! This fun and dynamic move will enhance your footwork and rhythm in no time.

    Learn Suzy Q

  • Around the World

    Learn the Around the World shine, a fun and core beat salsa move that adds flavor to your dancing. Perfect for slowing things down by feeling the music.

    Learn Around the World

  • Box Step

    Master the box step, a foundational move that improves coordination and prepares you for more complex salsa patterns. Learn proper weight transfer and smooth execution.

    Learn Box Step

  • Partnerwork - Basic Step

    Dive into partnerwork basics with this lesson on leading and following the salsa basic step. Build connection and flow with your partner from the very first step.

    Learn Partnerwork Basic

  • Partnerwork - Right Turn

    Learn how to perform the right turn in partnerwork, focusing on communication and timing. This move is essential for creating dynamic combinations with your partner.

    Learn Partnerwork Right Turn

  • Partnerwork - Left Turn

    Master the left turn in partnerwork, a versatile and stylish move that enhances your salsa repertoire. Focus on smooth transitions and strong connection with your partner.

    Learn Partnerwork Left Turn

  • Partnerwork - CrossBody Lead

    Perfect your cross body lead in partnerwork, a fundamental move for smooth and flowing transitions. Learn the keys to leading and following with precision and confidence.

    Learn Partnerwork CBL

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✨ What You’ll Get:
✔️ A free trial class to get you started
✔️ No partner needed—come solo or with friends!
✔️ Weekly beginner classes to keep the fun going