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Master your solo dancing with our Salsa Shines Technique and Drills classes. Learn core fundamentals in footwork, body movement, and musicality in our structured syllabus.
Shines are an integral part of your salsa journey. They are your moments to express yourself individually on the dance floor, whether as a solo break during partnerwork or as part of your own methodical development as a dancer. Our Shines Technique & Drills classes are designed to guide you through this journey, ensuring you build a complete and confident solo dancing skillset.
For many students, this class is their first dedicated look into the world of shines. Path 1 is all about getting the fundamentals right by focusing on more details than what you've experienced thus far. We build a rock-solid foundation to prevent gaps in your learning that can hinder future progress.
In this class, you'll develop clean footwork, natural body movement, proper turn technique, and more, all while gaining a deeper understanding of weight transfer, positioning and execution. We also address and correct common mistakes and bad habits (critical for development).
We recommend students stay in Path 1 for at least six months, and ideally twelve, as it takes time for these new movements to truly settle into your body before layering on more advanced skills.
Once you have a strong foundation, Path 2 builds upon it with a deeper dive into more complex areas such as difference rhythms and dance styles, and now there is also a greater focus on musicality and connection. The importance on getting the details right continues, but with an added layer of refinement.
At this level, we also begin to explore individual style and personal expression, encouraging you to discover your own uniqueness as a dancer.
The topics covered are incredibly in-depth, which is why we recommend students commit to the full twelve months. Many dancers choose to repeat Path 2 for well over a year, finding it the best way to properly absorb and retain the material.
While there is currently no formal Path 3, the weekly 8pm Shines Jam class will challenge high level dancers. This class is designed for dancers at a Path 2 level and above, featuring more challenging material that will truly test your skills.
Jam classes have less breakdown and more dancing. It is where we put your technique, memory, listening skills, problem-solving, and musical understanding to the test in a fun and dynamic environment.
To learn more about our salsa jam classes, click here.
We have more than one membership option to help accommodate your preferred level of activity at Alma Dance. We also offer discounts for longer commitments as a thank you for choosing us. And if you aren't completely satisfied we offer a no questions asked money back guarantee!
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