Summer Salsa Semester Registration

Salsa Level 1 Beginner Partnerwork

    • Class Dates: Every Thursday, August 14 - October 2 (8 weeks)

    • Class time:7:05pm – 8:05pm (Downstairs Studio)

    • Location: Triangle Dance Studio (TDS/TMS Space on Google), 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham 27703

    • Instructors: Peiwei Cobo/ Amber Ganey /Nastia Belikov

  • NO REFUND AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS

    Adults:

    $140 Register by August 4

    $175 Register by August 11

    $185 Register after August 11

    Youth/College Students:

    *****No other discounts code applicable for this option

    *****Must present valid student ID at the first day of class

    $105 Register by August 4

    $115 Register by August 11

    $125 Register after August 11

    Partner:

    *****2 people, one lead & one follow register together

    ****No other discounts code applicable for this option

    $250 Register by August 4

    $305 Register by August 11

    $320 Register after August 11

  • ***NO EVALUATION NEEDED FOR this class***

    Level 1 materials: Salsa on2 basic steps, partner connection, weight transfer, fun patterns, introduction to Salsa musicality, rhythm concepts for novice, little to no experienced Salsa On2 dancers.

Salsa Level 1 Intermediate Partnerwork

    • Class Dates: Every Thursday, August 14 - October 2

      (8 weeks)

    • Time: 7:05pm - 8:05pm

    • Location: Triangle Dance Studio (TDS Space on Google), 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham 27703) **Downstairs Studio

    • Instructors: James Cobo / Amber Ganey / Nastia Belikov

  • NO REFUND AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS

    Adults:

    $160 Register by August 4

    $175 Register by August 11

    $190 Register after August 11

    Youth/College Students:

    *****No other discounts code applicable for this option

    **********Must present valid student ID at the first day of class

    $105 Register by August 4

    $115 Register by August 11

    $125 Register after August 11

  • ***EVALUATION or INSTRUCTOR PLACEMENT REQUIRED***

    Core Curriculum: Improving partner connection, spin, partner technique, arm tension, pivoting, spotting etc. Basic shines, weight transfer and body movement is introduced in this class.

    Pre-requisites: Dancers have understanding of cross body lead, inside turn, right & left turn, wrap patterns. Understanding of arm tension, follow & lead pivot and spotting, correct positioning concepts. Good level of On2 timing is required. Must be able to identify Clave, Conga(Tumbao) rhythm and consistently be on time.

Salsa Level 1 Advanced Partnerwork

    • Class Dates: Every Thursday, August 14 - October 2 (8 weeks)

    • Time: 8:15pm - 9:15pm

    • Location: Triangle Dance Studio ( TDS Space on Google), 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham 27703) **BACK STUDIO

    • Instructors: James Cobo / Amber Ganey / Nastia Belikov(TA)

  • NO REFUND AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS

    Adults:

    $160 Register by August 4

    $175 Register by August 11

    $190 Register after August 11

    Youth/College Students:

    *****No other discounts code applicable for this option

    **********Must present valid student ID at the first day of class

    $105 Register by August 4

    $115 Register by August 11

    $125 Register after August 11

  • ***Evaluation or Instructor Placement Required for this class***

    Core Curriculum: Building on the foundations from level 1 int, adding more materials in proper weight transfer, basic body coordination/movement exercise, drilling & improve execution of patterns, partner connection, spin & partner technique.

    Pre-requisites: Dancers are very comfortable in executing cross body lead, inside turn, right & left turn, wrap, and or under arm, basic arm toss patterns. Good level of arm tension, follow & lead pivot and spotting technique, positioning, weight transfer technique during partner work. Proficient, 100% accuracy in On2 timing is required. Basic understanding of musicality, must be able to dance beginner level shines with correct coordination, weight transfer, timing.

Free Evaluation

    • Thursday, August 7

    • 7:30pm - 8:15pm

    • Triangle Dance Studio (TDS/TMS Space), Back Studio, 2603 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703

    • Salsa Level 1 Int Partnerwork

    • Salsa Level 1 Advanced Partnerwork

    • Salsa Level 2 Partnerwork

    • *****Bachata Int/Adv students are evaluated at the 1st day of Bachata Int/Adv class, students are eligible to a full refund of this course if the class level is not suitable for them after the 1st day of class***

    • Students are evaluated on their understanding of On2 salsa foundation, timing, rhythm, individual technique, and partnerwork technique.

    • Evaluations are FREE and are not a class — they are based solely on your current dance ability.

    • Class spots are limited and assigned based on paid registration.

    • Visit each class’s registration page to view specific prerequisites.

    • Dance shoes are recommended, but not required.

    • All students must wear shoes — soft sole shoes are preferred for safety and movement.

Salsa Level 2 Partnerwork

    • Class Dates: Every Wednesday, August 13- September 17 (6 weeks)

    • Time: 7pm-8pm

    • Location: Triangle Dance Studio ( TDS Space on Google), 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham 27703 **BACK STUDIO

    • Instructors: Peiwei & James Cobo

  • *****This class is a small group 6 week private session*****

    NO REFUND AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS

    Adults:

    $160 Register by August 4

    $175 Register by August 11

    $190 Register after August 11

    Youth/College Students:

    *****No other discounts code applicable for this option

    **********Must present valid student ID at the first day of class

    $105 Register by August 4

    $115 Register by August 11

    $125 Register after August 11

  • ***Evaluation or Instructor Placement Required for This Class***

    Core Curriculum: Enhanced dance mechanics, rhythm and timing during partner combinations, partner connection, and spin & partner technique. Intermediate to Advanced Shines.

    Pre-requisites: Dancers are proficient in executing all L1 Beg through L1 Adv fundamental dance principles and combinations, and are comfortable with multiple right & left turns, over under arm connections, basic arm tosses/tricks & flicks, Int/Adv shines, weight transfer & basic body isolation and dance mechanics.

Salsa Body Mechanics

    • Class Dates: Every Wednesday, August 13- September 17 (6 Weeks)

    • Time: 8pm – 9pm

    • Location: Triangle Dance Studio ( TDS/TMS Space on Google), 2603 S. Miami Blvd, Durham 27703 **BACK STUDIO

    • Instructors: Peiwei Cobo

  • NO REFUND AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS

    • Adults

      $105 by August 4

      $120 by August 11

      $135 After August 11

    • College/Youth (ID Required)

    *****No other discounts code applicable for this option

    **********Must present valid student ID at the first day of class

    $75 by August 4

    $90 by August 11

    $105 After August 11

  • ***NO EVALUATION NEEDED for this class***

    Core Curriculum:

    Technical & mechanical breakdown of salsa foundational movements that includes:

    Salsa base lower body movement, weight transfer, hip direction, pivot, salsa base footworks, salsa base upper body movements, base salsa & son timing, musicality. Introduction to Afro-cuban movement foundation.

Bachata Body Mechanics

    • Class Dates: Every Tuesday, August 12 - September 16 (6 weeks)

    • Time: 7pm - 8pm

    • Location: Triangle Dance Studio (TDS/TMS Space), Studio 5 , 2603 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703

    • Instructor: James Cobo/Nastia Belikov/Amber Ganey

  • NO REFUND AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS

    Adults

    $105 by August 4

    $120 by August 11

    $135 After August 11

    College/Youth (ID Required)

    *****No other discounts code applicable for this option

    **********Must present valid student ID at the first day of class

    $75 by August 4

    $90 by August 11

    $105 After August 11

  • Core curriculum: Technical & mechanical breakdown of Bachata foundational movements that includes:

    •⁠ ⁠Bachata base lower & upper body movement

    •⁠ ⁠Bachata base footwork

    •⁠ ⁠weight transfer, pivoting & counter body motion

    •⁠ ⁠Timing, & musicality

Bachata Partnerwork Int/Adv

  • *** 1st day of class will be an Evaluation & Class Session, No prior Evaluation is Needed for Registration ***

    **Student is eligible to receive a full refund if the class level is not suitable for them after the 1st day of class**

    • Class Dates: Every Tuesday, August 12 - September 16 (6 weeks)

    • Time: 8pm-9pm

    • Location: Triangle Dance Studio (TDS/TMS Space), Studio 5 , 2603 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703

    • Instructors: James Cobo / Nastia Belikov (TA) / Amber Ganey

  • *** 1st day of class will be an Evaluation & Class Session, No prior Evaluation is Needed for Registration ***

    **Student is eligible to receive a full refund if the class level is not suitable for them after the 1st day of class**

    Adults:

    $120 Register by August 4

    $140 Register by August 11

    $160 Register after August 11

    Youth/College Students:

    *****No other discounts code applicable for this option

    *****Must present valid student ID at the first day of class

    $105 Register by August 4

    $115 Register by August 11

    $125 Register after August 11

    Partner:

    *****2 people, one lead & one follow register together

    ****No other discounts code applicable for this option

    $210 Register by August 4

    $240 Register by August 11

    $280 Register after August 11

  • *** 1st day of class will be an Evaluation & Class Session, No prior Evaluation is Needed for Registration ***

    **Student is eligible to receive a full refund if the class level is not suitable for them after the 1st day of class**

    Core curriculum: ⁠Int/Adv bachata partner work and footwork, partner connection, ⁠partner technique & musicality