Programs

• Lessons
• Competition/Performance
• Outreach
• Instructors

Lessons are usually sequences of four weeks each, taught in weekly one-hour installments. No partners required for classes! Classes are 5$ a class, or 16$ if you pay for a 4-week sequence upfront -12$ for a three week bachata sequence. Please show up a ten minutes early for your first class to make sure we can start on time. Also, all sequence payments are due by the second week of classes. Professionally taught workshops are twice the rate at 8$ per hour with ID, and 10$ without. Private classes with our instructors can be arranged by emailing bldawebandmoney[at]uchicago[dot]edu with a quick description of what you're looking for.

Classes are usually held at 3rd floor and Cloister club of Ida Noyes Hall at 1212 E. 59th Street—any changes in location will be announced ahead of time at earlier classes or through our listhost. Also check out our calendar for updated class schedules and events.

For more information on our suggested order of salsa sequences check out our nifty guide. Wondering what to wear? Check out our shoe guide!

Spring 2012 Class Schedule

Mondays

Location: Ida Noyes Cloister Club

7-8pm Continuing Salsa I

Here we solidify the foundation taught by the Beginner’s sequence and teach you several exciting new moves! Our main goal here is to prepare you to feel confortable in the social latin dance scene in Chicago. Beginner’s II or Instructor’s permission required.

8-9pm Beginner’s Salsa I

A first approach to Salsa! Our goal here is to teach you the basics—such as proper position and how to keep count, the basic movements and some easy combinations. No experience required!

9-10pm Intermediate Salsa I

At this level we aim to make you a better dancer, emphasizing proper technique, speed, creativity and effectiveness in the dance. By the end, you will be able to follow and lead complex patterns and moves. Continuing II or Instructor permission required.

10-10.30pm Open Salsa

Come practice your Salsa, Bachata and Chacha to free music!

Thursdays

Location: BARS

7-8pm Beginner's Bachata with Dorian and Erin

In our newest sequence, we will teach you the basics of bachata. We will go over footwork, open and closed partnerwork, focusing on smooth turns and transitions between moves. This quarter's focus will be on dips, so by the end you will know several ways to wow your dance partner. No Prequisites necessary! (5$ per class, or 12$ for every three weeks)

8-9pm Open Bachata

Come practice your Bachata to free music!