Salsa Lessons in Brentwood Essex
Learn to Dance with Less Stress and More Success
Beginners Start Here
Whether you are starting from scratch or picking up your beginner Salsa classes after lockdown, we can all agree that the connection of partner dancing is what it’s really all about.
I’ve got a few options for you if you are just thinking about getting started:
Salsa Taster Lessons For Beginners
Want to dip your toe in the water and find out if you’ll actually like Salsa before you commit to a longer course of lessons?
Why not book a taster lesson where you can experience my unique teaching style, learn a few steps, ask questions, and find out more about the options available should you wish to continue.
New Dates For 12 Week Sofa to Salsa Course!
I’m excited to announce NEW DATES for my Sofa to Salsa Beginner Course. It’s a fantastic introduction to the dance which will equip you with a simple selection of moves and techniques, and the confidence to use them freestyle on the dance floor.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Basic steps and turns
- Essential Footwork
- How to make your dancing smooth and flowing from the get-go
- Connection to the music
- Simple shines and partner combinations
Click the button below to learn more about the course and book your place.
More Experienced On The Dance Floor But Need New Input?
Taster lessons are for you too!
Many dancers stop doing club based group classes because they feel nothing is really changing.
They learn endless routines but nothing “sticks” long term.
They have moves but don’t know how to make their dancing smoother and more stylish.
What they learn in class doesn’t seem to reflect or be relevant to what really happens in dance floor reality.
They can’t make what they learn in class actually work on the dance floor.
There are many reasons for the above scenario, but eventually it all boils down to one key fact – pre-choreographed routines do not teach the improvisation skills you need to get the most enjoyment from your social dancing.
They do not teach leads how to link moves and create their own combinations in real time on the dance floor. Instead, by forcing you to remember chronological sequences, they increase pressure and disconnect you from your partner.
And this is a shame, because it’s actually MUCH EASIER than remembering a long sequence of moves in chronological order.
And because the follower always knows what’s coming, she never learns the discipline of waiting for the lead and following in the true sense of the word.
Freeze To Freestyle Upper Beginner Course
Starts Monday 18th April 7pm
What Makes Salsa Intoxica Different?
Salsa Lessons In Brentwood For Those Who Don’t Follow The Crowd
Salsa Intoxica Dance School is a small, private dance school where those who are serious about their Salsa dancing come to hone their skills and learn the stuff that doesn’t routinely get taught in the clubs.
I created the school because I realised that there were big disadvantages to the standard big group, drop-in Salsa class format.
These disadvantages often lead to boredom and frustration, and ultimately prevented dancers from ever discovering their true potential.
I decided not to follow everyone else and create yet another Salsa club night, even though it was likely to be less finacially lucrative.
Instead I created Salsa Intoxica Dance School to provide a different experience for those who wanted to learn the techniques, musicality, style and culture of the dance in order to fully express themselves on the dance floor.
Now, I’m happy to say that my maverick methods are paying off, and I’m coaching more dancers than ever before.
Dancing To A Different Tune
I’ve never been the most well known teacher, or the one with the biggest classes.
That’s not the thing that’s really mattered to me.
What matters more is building a personal relationship with my students where they feel they can be themselves and feel ok about making mistakes in their quest to improve.
My mission has always been to provide an alternative experience so beginners can build their repertoire and confidence much quicker, and seasoned dancers can get the tools to develop their technique, musicality and style, breaking out of the auto-pilot , repetitive combinations which were embedded – along with bad habits – in the early stages of their journey.
It’s no secret that I chose to do things differently from the start – I wanted to deliver my lessons with the depth and detail that I found were lacking when I was learning.
I wanted to teach in a way that allowed me to meet the student exactly where they were and help them build their own personal journey, respecting their freedom of choice and expression.
Sometimes you have to go off the beaten track, travel further and work harder to get the results you really want.
Salsa Intoxica Dance School will guide you along that path.
Quality Private Salsa Lessons For Individuals and Couples
My main focus is private lessons as I believe this is the fastest and most effective way to learn.
If you are an absolute beginner, or just need a post-lockdown refresher course, my specialist programmes will get you up and running quickly.
Unlike a group course these lessons are bespoke, giving much more room to cater for your specific needs and take into account not only your prior experience, but also your future goals.
Private lessons are appropriate for all levels – including complete beginners.
Intermediate and advanced dancers will gain from targeted technique training as well as more specialist input into their musicality, style and repertoire.
