Group Classes
Drop-In Classes
John and Liz regularly teach classes at various clubs and studios around the bay area where students can learn in a relaxed social environment. Most classes are on a drop-in basis and draw large groups of beginner and intermediate students. Students can start at any time. The classes cover all elements of salsa including the basic step, individual footwork, and partnering patterns. Please see our class schedule for more details.
Special Workshops
John and Liz ocassionally offer special intense training series throughout year. See our workshop schedule for a listing of past and upcoming workshops.
Extended Training
On 1 Training Team
Our On 1 Training Team is a place that has been a proven success for learning the principles of salsa dancing, partnering technique, styling, footwork, spinning AND turn patterns. This training series provides a dancer with intense rehearsals, yet offers them a supportive atmosphere to facilitate faster progress. We are committed to bringing out the best in you as a dancer by sharing our love of salsa/mambo dancing. Complete registration details are available here.
Salsamania Dance Company
Salsamania Dance Company was founded in 2000 by John and Liz. The company is unique in many ways, but one distinction is that everyone is given a chance to learn if they have a passion for salsa and a positive attitude. The atmosphere at rehearsals is intense, yet relaxed, and encourages learning. Salsamania Dance Company members are trained not just to perform routines, but also to develop skills and techniques that they can carry onto the social dance floor. John and Liz encourage all members to utilize the patterns and shines they teach in clubs, at socials or anytime a member goes dancing.
The dance company is divided into different groups of varying skill levels:
- Salsamania (professional team)
- Salsamania y Su Nueva Dimension (mixed-level pro-am team)
- Projecto Mania (amateur team)
- Lady Mambo (professional ladies footwork team)
- Lady Stilo (amateur ladies footwork team)
- On 2 Training Team
More information is available here.
If you have other questions, please contact us.
"To touch, to move, to inspire. This is the true gift of dance."