Salsa

Salsa is a fun and charismatic dance, enriched with energetic, Latin flavor making it highly addictive. This hot genre can be enjoyed as a solo dance but is mostly done with a partner in many social settings around the world.

Beginner Level 1:

This class is geared to the novice, those who have taken a few basic Salsa classes in the past, or even those who just want a great workout packed full of fun. Learn the origin of the art and the fundamental steps that will act as a guide while out on the dance floor and inspire you to keep learning.

Duration: 8 weeks
Cost: $135 including HST

Beginner Level 2:

At this level we will pick up the pace a little and add new tricks to your repertoire of smooth Salsa moves. We will also focus on timing, being one with the music, paying more attention to your partner and enjoying the dance.

Duration: 8 weeks
Cost: $135 including HST
Recommended Pre-requisite: Beginner Level 1

Beginner Level 3:

Take all the moves and steps you’ve learned in Beginner 1 and 2 and piece them together to create beautiful and seamless transitions and turn patterns that can be used in social dance settings. Become more aware of your body by moving instinctively to the music and growing as a well rounded dancer.

Duration: 8 weeks
Cost: $135 including HST
Recommended Pre-requisite: Beginner Level 2

Intermediate Level 1:

Learn more complex moves to add to your bag of tricks, making you more verse and continuing to increase your skill set. We will dive deeper into musicality and how to play with the music using each Salsa song to your advantage.

Duration: 8 weeks
Cost: $135 including HST
Recommended Pre-requisite: Beginner Level 3

Intermediate Level 2:

In this section you will learn how to fine tune your dancing with specific weight distribution and body isolation techniques. We will focus on transitioning between hard hitting movements and soft smooth motions making you a versatile dancer and a pleasure to dance with.

Duration: 8 weeks
Cost: $135 including HST
Recommended Pre-requisite: Intermediate Level 1

Intermediate Level 3:

Be prepared to have tons of fun decorating your Salsa moves with cool and sultry Styling techniques. Learn to have more control of the dance and your body while learning newer moves with higher levels of difficulty.

Duration: 8 weeks
Cost: $135 including HST
Recommended Pre-requisite: Intermediate Level 2

Intermediate Level 4:

In this course you will be asked to free your mind and let the dancer in you take over. You will learn how to relax and let everything you’ve learned appear at the forefront and start shaping your own identity as a dancer.

Duration: 8 weeks
Cost: $135 including HST
Recommended Pre-requisite: Intermediate Level 3

Intermediate Level 5:

In this section we will raise the bar by teaching you moves with higher levels of difficulty and intricacies. You will be introduced to basic lifts and tricks suitable for a social dance setting, preparing you for up and coming advanced classes.

Duration: 8 weeks
Cost: $135 including HST
Recommended Pre-requisite: Intermediate Level 4

Advanced Levels:

At the Advanced Level we will continue to raise the bar not only physically but mentally as well. Learn how to be aware of your partner and your surroundings. Feel the music and accent breaks, drops, and climaxes, adding that “Wow Factor” to your dancing ability.

Duration: 8 weeks
Cost: $135 including HST
Recommended Pre-requisite: Intermediate Level 5

Master Level:

This class is directed to those who perform at an amateur or professional level, or those with aspirations to perform in the future. We will incorporate dancing techniques and skills derived from other genres of dance to help sculpt skills and to enhance your overall presentation.

Duration: 8 weeks
Cost: $135 including HST
Recommended Pre-requisite: Advanced

Salsa

About

About

Cadence Dance Academy was founded by Patrick Danquah and Clifton Stennett in 2009 with a vision to share their unmistaken love for dance.

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Services

Services

Cadence Dance Academy is an all inclusive dance company offering lessons, classes, performances and choreography in Salsa, Cha Cha, Urbanized Cha Cha, Bachata, Afro Cuban, Dancehall and Zumba.  Cadence is also available to participate in Special Events.

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Schedule

Schedule

Dates, times and locations; for workshops, classes, events, outtings and performances. Cadence offers salsa/dance lessons in Ajax, Pickering, North York and Toronto.

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Cadence Online

Cadence Online

Cadence Dance Academy provides on line classes for all levels in Salsa, Cha Cha and Afro-Cuban movement and Body Isolations. Experience the convenience of having 24-hour unlimited access to classes without ever leaving the confines of your home.

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