NJ Salsa- Somerville, Tuesdays

NJ Salsa - Somerville

Schedule : 5 classes: Tuesdays, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30

NJ Salsa is now offering Salsa & Bachata group classes at Village Brewing Company's event space, Underground!

After our group classes, we will offer a 1.5 hour social that is open to the public!

Tuesdays

7-8pm - Bachata (Open Level)

8-9pm - Salsa (Level 1) Beginner

8-9pm - Salsa (Drill Class) Advanced Beginner

9-10:30pm - Latin Mix Social

_______________________________

BACHATA (Level 1) - 7-8pm

Our Bachata (Level 1) program lays the foundations for social dancing through a curriculum of basic steps and fundamental movements. The focus of this class is to get participants comfortable with the music, the steps of this dance, and physical attributes that prepare one to dance well; like coordination, timing, and agility.

Important themes in the Bachata (Level 1) program are framing, connection, and patterned foot movement. This class will implement drills that get participants accustomed to turns and popular sequences in bachata social dancing.

SALSA (Level 1) - 8-9pm

Our Salsa (Level 1) program is a series of beginner-friendly classes designed to prepare participants for social dancing.

Participants will gain a foundation by acquiring knowledge and practice in the basics and fundamentals of Salsa dancing. In our Level 1 program, we assume no knowledge of dance from the participants. Additionally, no partner is needed to participate in our program.

Within the NJ Salsa (Level 1) curriculum, there are 18 movements that make up the core material. At the end of the first class, the instructors will offer to share the digital copy of the 18 movements. Internalization of the material from class combined with practice, are instrumental in progression.

SALSA (Adv Beginner) Drill Program - 8-9pm

Introducing our new Salsa (Adv Beginner) Drill Program!

This program is a series of classes designed to help develop proficencity in the fundemental movements of NJ Salsa's Level 1 curriculum.

This class is designed for the student who has spent some time in the Level 1 program and is preparing for the Level 2 assessment.

This class is also designed for the student who is in the Level 2 program but who is in need, and/or, desires to reinforce the foundational & fundemental movements that lead to fulidity in social dancing.

Succently put, this program will focus on details of foundational concepts, the drilling of fundemental movements, and the explanation & demonstration of how most "Level 2" turn-patterns are grounded in the fundementals.

The instruction in the 'drill classes' will assume a base knowledge of the Level 1 curriculum. This is not a pattern-oriented program, but it will certainly make the dancer better prepared to execute intricate sequences when social dancing.

Students with at least 3 months of expereince in Salsa (Level 1), as well as Salsa (Level 2) students are invited to enroll.

The first class will be used as an assessment to determine whether the student is a good fit for this program. The final determination for participation in this program will be made by the instructor. If the instructor(s) determines that the "Level 1" program is a better fit for the participant, they will provide feedback on what concepts or movements to concentrate on in preparation for future participation in the "Drill Program."

LATIN MIX SOCIAL - 9-10:30pm

After our classes, we will offer a dedicated time to practice what we learned in class to a mix of Salsa, Bachata, and Merengue. This social is open to everyone in our programs, as well as other dancers of all levels, from novice to experienced. Want to invite friends!? By all means! There's no cover to get into this social and it's designed to develop community! The restaurant and bar upstairs will be open. Feel free to grab a delicious craft beer and bring it downstairs to the social!

LOCATION

📍Village Brewing Company - 34 West Main St, Somerville, NJ

PARKING

There is street parking in front of Village, and there is a municipal parking lot behind the building with a walk-way to Main St. The entrance to the municipal parking lot is 20 Maple St, Somerville, NJ.

_______________________________

What is a "Lead" or "Follow" in the registration process?

When you go to register for classes below, there will be different options. You will choose from either Lead or Follow in the class that you would like to enroll in. For example, if you would like to register for Salsa (Level 1), you will choose between registering as a Lead or Follow.

A "Lead" in social dance is someone who directs the dance.

A "Follow" in social dancing is someone who responds to cues given by the lead, to compliment and complete the synchronicity of the dance.

_____________________________

FOOTWARE

We suggest that you wear shoes, flats, or sneakers with the least amount of traction to make turning easier and smoother.

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.