Tuesday (New!), Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Private Lessons

TUESDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

• Claremont Hotel (Previously know as the Red Rock Hotel)- Corner of Bayview Tce and Gugeri St, Claremont. Across the road from the Claremont Train Station. Free street parking, or at the Post Office and shopping center. (Map)
  
  Wednesday classes are a little quieter and smaller than Thursdays, so if you would like more individual attention you might like to try Wednesdays at the Claremont. 
  
  Wednesday classes at the CLAREMONT HOTEL are pumping along, with a great vibe for the practice session after classes.
  
  Please turn up on time and register when you arrive (even if you have to go back downstairs for a drink!). Recently classes have been starting late because students have been late registering. We do not want to have to introduce a too-late-no-entry policy.
  
  7.00 pm : FREE Introduction to SALSA and MERENGUE
                  If you have not danced before, then this is the class for you!
  
  8.15 pm : SALSA CUBANA: Beginners to high Intermediate levels.
                  Currently running 6 classes (but subject to change)
                  B1a, B1b, {B2a&b combined}, {B2c & Int 1 combined},
                  int2, {i3 & Adv combined}
  
  Please note that some classes are combined on Wednesday. The actual class breakdown will depend on who turns up (on time!). Sometimes you will be working at a level with other students that are above or below your 'official level' but rest assured that the classes are still targeted directly at you! For example, when working on footwork you already know we will introduce advanced bodywork for you to perfect, etc. All of which is very important in making you look and feel like a great dancer! Please feel free to tell us what you need to work on in these combined classes.
  

THURSDAYS

• Gilkison's Dance Studio - 45 Murray St Perth (Cnr Irwin St) (Map)
  
  NOTE: Gilkison's is a licenced venue with a dress code like any other club/pub. You must present photo ID to the venue's door security (regardless of how old you look). You must also be dressed smart casual. Men, as a minimum you must wear good (not torn) jeans/pants and a t-shirt and covered shoes. Women must be dressed smart and have shoes. Unacceptable clothing includes: Thongs/flip-flops, torn jeans, shorts, tank tops/sleeveless tops, and sports and offensive text/logos. The venue managment are strict and you will be refused entry if you do not meet their quite reasonable requirements. With apologies, we at Danzaloca cannot make exceptions for you, even if we know you.
  
  Havana Jam moves from the Varga Lounge to the great new venue at Gilkisons. Gilkison's is a fantastic established dance venue. Huge wooden floor, fully licenced bar, DJ, lighting, video screen, ample parking nearby, the works! ! !
  
  Now we have the opportunity to use their fabulous facility for THURSDAY SALSA. Lets show them how the Salseros do it and stick around for a great party. We'll be running the same Thursday formula with the free class and some intermediate levels at 7 and the rest of the classes at 8.
  
  As always, PLEASE support the venue and buy a drink (or two!). The only way a salsa night survives is for the bar to make a return on their investment in letting us use their fabulous facilities!
  
  We will be running the same Thurdays formula, and we strongly encourage you to take the opportunity to participate in the 7pm classes for beginners 2b, and all intermediate levels!
  
  Getting there:
  Car: Some street parking is nearby. Pay parking is best at the open air "fire station" carpark (entry off Hay or Murray st).
  Bus: to Wellington St Bus Station, you may need another bus from Esplanade. Use Transperth's "Journey Planner"
  Train: to Perth station and about 500m walk down Barrack and Murray St
  
  Gilkison's is about 1Km from the Varga and Northbridge. The Google Map below should be able to give you directions from wherever you are.
  
  
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• Please check-in 10 minutes before your class.
  
  6.45 pm : Doors open
  
  7.00 pm : FREE Introduction to SALSA & MERENGUE 
                  If you have not danced before, then this is the class for you!
  
  7.00 pm : SALSA CUBANA 
                  (Beg 2b, Int 1a, Int 2, Int 3)
  
  8.15 pm : SALSA CUBANA
                  (Beginners 1a 1b 2a 2c Intermediate 1b Int 2 Int 3 Advanced)
                  
  9.30 pm till 12am : PARTY with DJ's & LIVE Percussion, Giveaways etc.
                  FREE entry all night
  
  DISCOUNTS APPLY to those taking multiple classes on the same day ($25 for two classes)
  
  If you have danced before and want to try out our salsa classes, one of our instructors will have a quick dance with you to put you at an appropriate level. 
  When you turn up, keep these things in mind:
  
  Dancers of other styles (such as Latin ballroom, jive, ceroc etc) are always encouraged to join us starting with the beginners group to get the most enjoyment out of Salsa Cubana. You will learn quickly and should be at a more challenging level within a few weeks. Use this time to also refine your body action! Join the free class for a revision on Cuban hip and body action, it's not just a beginners class!
  
  Experienced dancers of other styles of salsa (including LA, Millennium and NY styles, and sometimes those who have not learnt locally) usually need to join the Beginners 2a class if they are not familiar with the 'vacila' (ladies slow Cuban turn) and basics of Rueda. Yes!,  you do need to know what the steps are called, it is how we will communicate what we want in all the levels. If you truly know your stuff then this is easy...
  
  'Advanced' dancers from other salsa schools will often find our Intermediate 3 level has steps appropriate for them (turn up at 7pm and do 2 classes for only $25 to get you into our seriously advanced class even faster).
  
  Our Advanced class features a huge range of hard core figures to really challenge you (Only for truly serious salsa dancers! A high level of skill is expected for you to be invited and to remain in the Advanced class to keep it fair and interesting for all). And remember that Saturday classes contain even more Advanced technique and individual attention.
  
  Of course, don't hesitate to speak to any of our friendly staff about getting into the right class for you. Please remember that being asked to join a lower level you than you might think is not a slight on you but simply a requirement that you are familiar with our prerequisites for the higher levels, so that the class remains enjoyable for both you and your classmates.
  

SATURDAYS

• King St Arts Centre (357 Murray St, Perth) (Map)
  
  Under 18's are welcome Saturday. Presented at a studio venue, not a pub/club.
  
  3.00-5.00 pm : SALSA CUBANA styling WORKSHOPS with various moves from the Cuban Salsa curriculum and other Latin dance styles.
  Still 2 hours for only $20.
  
  For all levels, including Beginners to Advanced.
  
  For the first hour we usually work on body action and styling, sometimes in another dance style, with serious attention payed to correct hip and back action (which comes from your feet!) and often throwing in fun short routines to practice these concepts. In the second hour we split into groups (Now usually running 4 classes: absolute beginners, beginners 2, intermediate & advanced) and work on steps from our Cuban Salsa curriculum usually pushing you to a higher level than the regular classes (to remind you of all the good bodywork you just worked on!)
  

• Private lessons, choreography, and performances are available by appointment for individuals and groups. Wedding parties, school activities, social gatherings, parties, work functions and conferences or anything else can be catered for. Please contact us for more information.
  
  
• A huge range of dance styles are catered for:
• Cuban Salsa
• LA Style Salsa
  
• Ballroom dancing (social or dancesport): Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Quickstep, Slow Rhythm, Viennese Waltz 
• Argentine Tango
• Latin and American: Cha Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, Jive, Swing, West Coast Swing and East Coast Swing, Rock'N'Roll, Disco Hustle
• Street Latin: Mambo, Lambada, Salsa
• MORE!!!: Club Dance, Funk, R'n'B, Hip Hop
• And more... just contact us for details.
  

For more information or to book a private lesson, phone

Simon Fryda: 0402 092 900

HAPPY DANCING !