At SalsaPassion we have developed a unique easy and fun approach to acquire a large repertoire of moves and playful musicality. We do not teach sequences of moves but show you the logical structure of the leadable Salsa elements.

That way you will be able to create your own combinations at your own speed and complexity level. Your brain will not be occupied with remembering - and worrying about - steps and you can focus on leading and following while enjoying the music and just have a great time!

We also found that understanding the basic principles of related Latin dances like Argentine Tango (leading/following without pushing/pulling) or Merengue (pure hip-action) add to the feel and musicality of our students considerably.

As a side effect of our thoroughly designed program many students become comfortable dancing not only to Salsa music but find yourself groove (in sync with a partner!) to Raeggeton, Merengue, Bachata and many other genres played at private parties and nightclubs too!

We currently offer two levels of instruction:

1) Beginners/improvers:
80% focus on footwork/basic steps and turns of LA and Cuban Salsa
10% easy Merengue (focus: hip-action)
10% easy Tango (focus: effective connecting with your partner)

2) Interm/advanced:
70% focus on one or two new Salsa concepts with examples for logical variations
10% advanced Merengue patterns that can be applied to many music styles
20% easy and fun Tango concepts that can also be applied in Salsa

That way you will be able to dance Salsa with anyone in any city or country - and develop an impressive repertoire of moves! Salsa is a truly global phenomenon!

After the classes there is always a free practice hour, a perfect opportunity to try what you have learned in a relaxed social environment with easy and fun to exciting Salsa dance music.

We will also play some sexy Merengue, funky Reggaeton, sensual Tango and other great danceable music.

In the near future we will change from the current drop in format to 8 week courses.

Latin Basics

This fun and well structured 8 weeks course will introduce beginners to the world's most popular latin club dances:

• exciting & sexy Salsa (4 weeks, basic LA and Cuban steps and turns in cluding x-body)
  
• fun and sensual Merengue (2 weeks, hip action, fun and easy but complex looking turn variations )
  
• passionate & powerful Argentine Tango (2 weeks, force less leading/following signals, body awareness, most popular tango steps)

You will learn the correct infamous latin hip action, to dance on both the Salsa beats as well as 2/4 and 4/4 including dancing to melodies as well as "irregular" beats like in Argentine Tango.

This powerfull set of latin dance technique will get you moving not only in Latin dance clubs but also in any night clubs or party you could find yourself in.

Club Salsa

This is a fun course for anyone who knows already the basic steps and turns of LA and Cuban Salsa including simple x-body leads as covered in Latin Basics.

We will cover the worldwide most common concepts in Salsa using the unique SalsaPassion learning method (that uses no sequences).

Progress may be slower in the first hours but your repertoir of moves and fun will "explode" soon. We also like to focus on subtleties of leading/following - not memorising, understanding the variations and rules of combining and creating impressive turn patterns that actually match the music and level of partner you dance with.

Elements of this course may vary from coruse to course but will include many x body turn patterns as well as popular cuban turn variations. Also copas, easy double spins and double turns and ideas how to develop your own combinations and transition moves. We will also reveal the surprisingly easy secrets of dancing on (and hearing!) different beats, off beat moves and switching beats.

The exact number of moves/patterns learned in this course is mostly determined by the individual students creativity and personal skill level. It can range from a dozen to many dozen different patterns.

Each week you will learn 1 or 2 new concepts while all previous will be incorporated.

This course prepares you so you can dance Salsa not only in Cairns but all cities around the globe.

As our school only moved to Queensland recently (and Australia three years ago) you may be learning some fun moves previously not seen in Cairns ;)

 

Argentine Tango Beginners

Unlike any other dance Argentine Tango is based on a unique, non-verbal and force less way of communicating with your partner. Learning Tango is about learning a new way of paying attention to each other.

Another reason why Argentine Tango is so versatile and different from Ballroom Tango or any other dance is that there is no set of steps or particular rhtym to adhere to. The dancers can walk in any direction any time at any speed.

We give you easy access to the basic knowledge, terms and technique of Tango that allows you to move in sync and freely with your partner.

This course is great for beginners and "refreshers" who may have some prior Tango knowledge but are not yet comfortable dancing socially in clubs.

Argentine Tango Intermediates - themed 4 weeks courses

This course is great for anyone who is comfortable with the basic Tango technique and navigation - in particular walking with the music in any direction, ochos, giros and open embrace dancing and has already some social dance experience e.g. in our practica.

The theme of this course changes every 4 weeks. Over time we cover all intermediate and advanced concepts of both traditional Tango and Tango Nuevo: boleos, sacadas, ganchos, barridas, leg wraps as well as tilted axis moves (colgadas, volcadas) and musicality training including syncopation (traspie variations).

The goal of this course is to make you a comfortable, musical and creative - or in other words "a popular" - tango dancer.

If you like to advance your Tango even further in more advanced private or intensive group classes have a look at our sister site about Australia's leading Argentine Tango Nuevo school and classes: www.funkytango.com