Beginner

Salsa courses for beginners – your way into the world of salsa 💃🕺

Are you ready to take your first steps into the world of salsa? Our beginner courses are tailored for those of you who have never danced before, or who want to brush up on the basics. You don’t need any prior knowledge – and you don’t need a partner either! Salsa is about rhythm, joy and social interaction, and we make sure you get a safe and fun start on the dance floor.

During the course you will learn basic steps, rhythm understanding, simple partner exercises and basic techniques for leading and following. We take the time to explain the moves, so you can feel comfortable from the start. You will also have the opportunity to dance with multiple partners, which helps you become more flexible and adaptable.

Our beginner’s environment is inclusive and supportive, and our instructors are used to working with students who may be a little nervous at first. We promise you that in a short time you will feel a sense of mastery, joy of rhythm and a whole new community!

Courses at level "Beginner"

Salsa Intro April 26
Beginner, Open level, Salsa Intro

(Kursbeskrivelse)
13.00 - 15.30

Studio Orient – City Centre

Choose between 2.5 hours Salsa Intro or 6 Mondays Beginner/Slightly Intermediate. Affordable package with both. In the next course period from the end of April, we have the following course offers for beginners in salsa:
SALSA INTRO - 2.5-hour introduction to the couple dance salsa
Choose between: Saturday 26 April kl. 13:00-15:30 or ~~Sunday 27 April kl. 15:00-17:30~~ (Sunday is cancelled!) Course location: Saturday : STUDIO ORIENT, Arbeidergata 4, Sentrum ~~Sunday : DANCIFY, Eikenga 11, Hasle Oslo~~ (Sunday is cancelled!) Instructors: Reidun Svabø, Victor Hernandez Our Salsa Intro is a perfect 2.5-hour taster, offered both on the Saturday and Sunday before the next course round. This course is recommended to find out if this is something you are curious to learn more about. Then you have the opportunity to start the Monday course from April 28. We offer salsa on several levels, and it is only up to you how much you want to learn. Are you joining the journey? Salsa Intro is tailored to give you a good understanding of basic steps and figures, enough to be able to take to the dance floor immediately. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the steps, so you get a good start into the world of salsa.
SALSA BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE - basic course over 6 Mondays
Salsa beginner/intermediate is a complete basic course in Cuban salsa. If you have taken Salsa Intro first, you will have a slight advantage in that you have been through the basic steps already. The best dancers are those who learn the foundation well, and then repetition and quantity training are key. But it is a beginner's course, and starts with basic steps and everything you need to get started with salsa. Together with experienced and patient instructors, you will learn all the necessary steps and figures at a basic level. The course is also suitable for those who may already dance a little salsa or have taken a basic course in salsa before. During the 6 Mondays, we become confident in the salsa rhythm, on the different basic steps and learn the most central salsa variations in pairs. In addition to learning new characters, we are constantly concerned that everyone should feel that they have mastered the dance, and focus on how we in the dance should lead the partner clearly, and how the partner should be led. We use these modules as a starting point in this course. After this course, you can move on to the advanced level if the content of this course feels easy and you have mastered it well enough to use it on the social dance floor. We often recommend taking the basic course several times, and not moving on to the next level until you feel confident with all the syllabus from the basic course. The very best dancers are those who lay a solid foundation at the start! After the basic course, you are also ready to start Rueda de Casino; Cuban salsa as a ring dance.
Meld deg på Salsa Intro April 26
Salsa
Beginner, Improver

(Kursbeskrivelse)
18.00 – 19.00

Studio Orient, Room 2 – City Centre

Salsa Beginner/Intermediate is a complete basic course in Cuban salsa. It is an advantage to have taken the introductory course first, but not a requirement. In the course, experienced and patient instructors go through all the necessary steps and figures at a basic level. The course is also suitable for those who may already be dancing a little salsa or have taken a basic salsa course previously. During the course, we become confident in the salsa rhythm, in the different basic steps and learn the most central salsa variations in pairs. In addition to learning new characters, we are constantly concerned that everyone should feel that they have mastered the dance, and focus on how we in the dance should lead the partner clearly, and how the partner should be led. We use these modules as a starting point in this course. After this course, you can move on to the advanced level if the content of this course feels easy and you have mastered it well enough to use it on the social dance floor. We often recommend taking the basic course several times, and not moving on to the next level until you feel confident with all the syllabus from the basic course. The very best dancers are those who lay a solid foundation at the start! After the basic course, you are also ready to start Rueda de Casino; Cuban salsa as a ring dance.
Meld deg på Salsa
Rueda
Beginner, Intermediate - Level 1

(Kursbeskrivelse)
20.30 - 21.30

Studio Orient, Room 2 – City Centre

After the beginner rueda course, there are four levels, advanced 1, advanced 2, intermediate and advanced. There is a large repertoire at this level, and you do several rounds at the advanced level to learn everything, before moving on to the next level. Rueda Intermediate 1 is thus suitable both for those who have finished the beginner/intermediate level and have good control of the figures there (alternatively, we recommend repeating courses), and for those who have been attending Rueda Intermediate 1 for a while. In the course you will learn some figures that are completely new, in addition to getting a lot of dance training on figures and moves that you have gone through previously. Maybe someone would like to try their hand at learning to lead/call a rueda? To ensure good learning of Cuban characters and work on developing as a good leader/follower, it may be a good idea to attend a salsa course in parallel to also practice the dance in pairs.
Meld deg på Rueda

📖 Want to prepare before the course starts?

Below you will find articles and frequently asked questions that may be useful for you as a beginner. Here you can read about what you should wear, how to find the beat of the music and what to expect on the first evening of the course.

Relevant articles and reading material

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

"How does partner swapping work?"
Partner swapping is a completely natural part of salsa courses and usually takes place[...]
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"What kind of clothes and shoes should I wear to my first salsa class?"
Choose comfortable clothes and shoes that allow freedom of movement:✅ Clothes: T-shirt, trousers/tights or[...]
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"What if I’m shy?"
Then you have everything to gain by trying salsa! Many shy people feel comfortable[...]
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"What if I forget the steps or mess it up in the middle of a dance?"
It will to happen, and it's going just fine! This happens even with experienced[...]
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"What if I have more questions or feel unsure before starting?"
Then you should contact the dance school or the instructor! They are used to[...]
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"Is salsa hard to learn? How long does it take to master the basics?"
Salsa may look complicated, but the basic steps are simple and can be learned[...]
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"How can I practice if I don’t have anyone to dance with at home?"
Solo practice is actually very valuable. You can practice Shine-Moves (solo footwork) in front[...]
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"Do I need to have dance experience or a “sense of rhythm” from before?"
No! Beginner's courses are designed for people who have never danced before. The instructor[...]
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"I am over 50 years old. Is it too late to start salsa?"
Not at all! Dancing has no expiration date. The salsa community has people of[...]
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"Is it normal to feel like you “have two left feet” when you start dancing salsa?"
Yes, absolutely! The vast majority of people feel awkward at first. It is unaccustomed coordination[...]
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Joy and enthusiasm

The dance and music have given us a joy and enthusiasm that we spread further. The joy and enthusiasm we get from watching our participants learn, master, meet new friends, etc., gives us new joy and enthusiasm to continue arranging.

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It is important for SalsaNor to offer quality in all aspects of what we do. Both professional and artistic quality in what we offer in terms of courses and events, and quality in the actual organization and facilitation.

Beginner

Salsa courses for beginners – your way into the world of salsa 💃🕺

Courses at level "Beginner"

Salsa Intro April 26

Salsa

Rueda

📖 Want to prepare before the course starts?

Relevant articles and reading material

10 Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Salsa Class

Avoid Feeling Clumsy on the Dance Floor: Mental and Practical Strategies

Avoid Feeling Clumsy on the Dance Floor: Balance, Posture, and Flow

Salsa for singles – why you don’t need a partner as a beginner

Avoid Feeling Clumsy on the Dance Floor: Dance Psychology

The benefits of dance: physical, mental and social

Avoid Feeling Clumsy on the Dance Floor: Technology and Assistive Tools

FAQs

"How does partner swapping work?"

"What kind of clothes and shoes should I wear to my first salsa class?"

"What if I’m shy?"

"What if I forget the steps or mess it up in the middle of a dance?"

"What if I have more questions or feel unsure before starting?"

"Is salsa hard to learn? How long does it take to master the basics?"

"How can I practice if I don’t have anyone to dance with at home?"

"Do I need to have dance experience or a “sense of rhythm” from before?"

"I am over 50 years old. Is it too late to start salsa?"

"Is it normal to feel like you “have two left feet” when you start dancing salsa?"

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