CLASS & LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS

Description of classes and levels for current schedule 2021.

All our courses have a solid ground in the roots of the culture and arts for us to bring the highest quality of education and complete development of each of our students and growth of our community and dance scene as a whole. Read more here.


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SALSA ON1 Beginners - (Couples - Cross Body Lead Style)

A perfect start for anyone who has never dance Salsa before or just have tried it a few times. You donʼt need previous experience or background in any dance to join our beginner salsa course.

All you need is to jump in to our classes and let us show you how fun and easy it can be!
In this level you learn all basics of salsa for social dance; with our unique teaching system and methodology, will be dancing and having fun in not time. The course includes a complete guide of exercises for coordination, body control and basic steps as well as couple dance structure for a complete foundation that you will need to develop you dance skills.

We have always progressive teaching and repetition through out the whole 8 weeks course with different and relevant themes in every class.

In this level you will also learn:

  • Timing of Salsa music and basic music theory for dancers.

  • Introduction to the origins of salsa music and dance culture.

  • Introduction to the different and most popular Salsa dance styles worldwide. . Complete syllabus of salsa dance fundamentals - Full body mechanics and structure in solo dance.

  • Complete syllabus of salsa dance fundamentals for couples in social dance. . How to apply all basics elements into easy social dance combinations.

  • Salsa basic turns for solo and in couples


    All students must complete this course to be able to join the next level.
    And most important of all... get ready to sweat and have an awesome time every class with our professional instructors!

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SALSA ON1 - Improvers - (Couples - Cross Body Lead Style)

This level is the continuation of our salsa beginner course, you must have completed at least 1 full beginner course with us to be able to join this level; or have at least previous experience in social dance and full understanding of salsa fundamentals.

In this course you will continue to developing all basic elements for solo and couple dance.
You will also learn a wider overview of all skills and tools you will need to be able to build a successful and fun social dance.

In this level you will also continue your development in:

·    Music understanding and how apply it to your dance.

·      Complete footwork fundamental guide and the names of all salsa basic footwork combinations.

·      How to combine all your couple dance fundamentals to build an easy and fun social dance.

·      Full social dance leaders and followers guide.

·       Variations and further development of basic salsa turns for social dance; for solo and in couples.

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SALSA ON1 - Intermediate (Couples - Cross Body Lead Style)

This course is for all students who have completed the two first basic levels and are ready to join the local and international social dance floor everywhere. During this course you will learn to implement all your basics skills into a more complex structure for social dance and how execute them with quality, confidence and control.
You will also learn how to put together different footwork elements and body movement into short dance routines that you can use on the dance floor.

You will also receive the following content in this course:

·      How to combine all your fundamentals together with more advanced new elements.

·      How to apply all couple dance elements into longer combinations.

·      How to combine single salsa steps into footwork combinations.

·      Learn the next level of music understanding and in a wider way to express your self freely on the dance floor.

·      Musicality & Salsa music interpretation.

·      Men & Lady style in solo and couples

Many of our students repeat this level 1 til 3 times per year, not only because is so much fun, but because you will go through many new and exiting elements and techniques that will requirer repetition to prepare you to become an advanced salsa dancer.

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SALSA ON1 - Advanced (Couples - Cross Body Lead Style)

This level is for dancers that have completed Salsa beginners, improves and intermediate levels and have at least 1 year of classes or social dance experience in Salsa cross body lead style On1.
In this course you will learn extended social dance combinations as well as fundamentals for advanced dancers and tools that will expand your repertoire for solo and social dance.

This course also contains:
. Advanced technique for leading and following.
. Advanced technique for footwork and body movement.
. How to combine footwork combinations together with couple combinations. . Men and ladies spin techniques for solo and in couples
. Musicality and improvisation for solo dance.
. Advanced body movement.
. Lady and men salsa styling.

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SALSA ON1 FOOTWORK - Intermediate (solo class - Cross Body Lead style )

This level is the perfect ground for dancers who want to develop a more in depth salsa solo dance - (open for ladies and men)

In this course the students go though a program for:

. Complete syllabus of footwork for solo and social dance
. How to apply different techniques and movements to the music.
. Spin techniques and turns.
. Body movements and style.
. Musicality and music interpretation - instrument by instrument.
. Structure and composition of a salsa songs
. How to build your own repertoire of elements for the social dance floor.

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SALSA LADY STYLING ON1 - Intermediate (Ladies solo for Cross Body Lead Style)

This course recommend to all ladies you want to improve their style and technique to develop a nature flow of expression on the dance floor with confidence and control.
We also recommend to take this course in combination with couple dance class.

Content and highlights of this course:
. Full breakdown of music and understanding and rhythm.
. Awareness of body movement principals and correct body posture.
. Working on balance and heel technique.
. Developing muscle memory and connection to the floor.
. Detailed arm Styling.
. Spinning technique fundamentals.
. Getting to know choreography patterns.
. Fun and friendly environment where You can grow your confidence and learn to dance

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CUBAN SALSA - Beginners ( Couples )

This curse is for anyone who has never dance Salsa before and wants to learn from scratch the traditional salsa style from Cuba.
Previous experience or background in any dance is not required to join this course.
In this level you learn all the basis of salsa for social dance as well as cuban music and dance culture.
We will guide you step by step with our unique teaching system through this course and you be dancing and having fun in not time.

Content of this course:
. Introduction to the origins of Cuban salsa music and dance culture.
. Cuban salsa fundamentals and structure.
. Complete basic guide for couple dance.
. Complete basic guide of salsa footwork and body movement.
. Basic salsa turns for solo and couple dance.
. How to combine basics elements into easy and simple couple dance combinations.
All students must complete this beginners course to be able to join the next level.
Get ready to sweat and have a great time each hour of class with our professional instructors!

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CUBAN SALSA MEN & LADY STYLING - Intermediate (Solo)

This course is recommended for all dancers who want to improve their solo dance skills and free expression on the dance floor.
All students who wish to join this course must have as a minimum improver to

intermediate level in
Cuban salsa or at least previous dance experience in cuban social dance at this samme level.

Content of this course:
. Traditional Cuban dance element from Son, Rumba and Afro-Cuban dance
. Salsa footwork combinations and technique.
. Basic Afro-Cuban movement and variations
. Solo dance routines - Choreography.
. How to apply all elements in the class on the music and onto the social dance floor.

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CUBAN SALSA - Advanced (Couples)

This course is for all dancers who have completed the intermediate level in Cuban salsa or for students that have previously attended to the advanced level.
Is also recommended for dancers who have 1 year experience or more in social dance.
During this course you will learn extended salsa patterns from Casino style which will allows you to strengthen your technique and update your social dance repertoire.
You will also learn how to express the music using different elements for improvisation.

This course also contains:
. Advanced partnerwork combinations and technique for leaders and followers. . Music understanding and improvisation.
. How to apply Ladies and men styling elements from solo dance into partnerwork.
. Body movement to apply in partnerwork.
. How to apply elements from son, rumba, mambo and Afro-cuban dance forms into partnerwork.

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BACHATA FOOTWORK - Intermediate (Solo)

This course is recommended for all dancers who had previously attended taken Bachata classes at intermediate to advanced levels;
or have at least 1 year social dance experience in salsa & bachata.
This classes are dedicated to all dancers who are focused in improving their technique, personal style and repertoire using our system for footwork and body movement combinations.
In this curse the instructor will focus on the quality of bachata fundamentals and the correct execution as such to be able to move freely and interpret the music the best way possible. This course contains full breakdown of solo dance combination in both traditional Bachata and Bachata Sensual.

Main topics of this course:
. Traditional Bachata Fundamentals
. Bachata Sensual fundalmentals.
. Footwork combinations to improve your partnerwork. . Complete guide for body movement and isolations.
. Bachata music understanding and interpretation.

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DANCE JAM KIDS ( 11. - 13 år )

Dance classes are held as solo dance (not couple dancing) and contain dance exercises, fun and educational dance routines as well as choreographies that everyone can learn. These will be in different dance forms such as Jazz dance, Latin, Hip Hop, as well as with content that provides flexibility, fitness and strength. The main focus is that the lessons should be fun, while providing progression and mastery.

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CUBAN SALSA FOOTWORK (Solo) - Intermediate

A fun and full of energy class where you will enjoy a wide range of combinations in different cuban dance forms;
from traditional cuban dance to the latest dance trends.

The course also contains:
. Footwork combinations from Son, Rumba, Cha cha cha, Cubaton.
. Elements of solo dance for partnerwork.
. Salsa footwork technique and variations for ladies and men.
. Body movement and isolations.
. Musicality, how to interpret body movement and footwork to the music . Various dance routines the whole course.

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MAMBO LADY STYLING - Advanced (Solo)

This course is for all ladies that have previously attended to all our previous levels of Mambo classes up to advanced level in couples and wish to keep developing their
technique, body movement, style, and repertoire and expend their knowledge. Full understanding of Mambo fundamentals and timing are require to join this course.

Content of this course:
. Complete syllabus for advanced mambo for ladies.
. Deeper understanding in music interpretation, footwork and body movement technique.
. Detailed training of Mambo style and fundamentals.
. Working on balance, strength, coordination and spinning technique
. Advanced Ladies Arm Styling and Body Movement
. Heels Technique and floor connection for Ladies
. Advanced Choreography and body awareness training.

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MAMBO FUNDAMENTALS ( w/ Live percussions - Solo )

Welcome to the first level of “ La Case del Mambo “ Norway`s largest Mambo academy, the specialised Mambo department of Salsakompaniet
Suitable for salsa dancers that have previously attended Salsa On1 or Cuban salsa courses from intermediate to advanced levels as well as dancers that already manage the basic tining of “ Salsa On2”
In this course you will guide you step by step through all basics and structure of this iconic dance with our unique teaching system and methodology. Lead by the founder of Mambo
In Norway, Jazzy Ruiz and our team of top instructors.

The content of this course:
. Mambo syllabus level 1
. Introduction to the origins of Mambo music and dance.
. Complete syllabus of Mambo fundamentals and technical guide.
. Complete guide to music understanding and heory with live percussion in every class.
. Complete guide to Mambo footwork and body movement.
. Complete breakdown for basic spin technique and variation.
. Instruction guide to Son, Cha cha cha and Pachanga
. Structure of Salsa and Mambo music.

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MAMBO FOOTWORK AND MUSICALITY - Intermediate/ Advanced level (w/ Live percussion - Solo )

In this course you will keep developing all your fundamentals and understanding of Mambo as well as a deeper study of style and technique. Perfect to take your skills to the next level

and enjoy the dance floor with confidence and control.

. Mambo syllabus level 2 for footwork and body movement development. . Complete breakdown of music theory and understanding instrument by instrument with live percussion in every class.
. Complete guide for mambo footwork variations.

. Full system for body movement, control and precision.
. History of mambo and development trough time.
. Complete guide for musicality, mambo solo interpretation, tools and skills. . Complete guide to Cha, cha cha, Pachanga and Boogaloo, music, dance technique and origins

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MAMBO MASTER CLASS (w/ Live band - Solo)

Welcome to Norway`s top Mambo class! The only Mambo course in Norway at international level with our unique teaching system with Live Band in every

class.
This class is dedicated to all mambo lovers from advanced + level to

instructors, show team dancers, experienced social dancers, performers and professional dancers with formal dance background and education.
We are proud to bring you the most complete system and methodology for the development of your skills and knowledge to achieve your full potential as a Mambo dancer.

Full program of contents:
. Deeper study of the origins Mambo dance and music with our unique teaching system and in class - multimedia presentation every week.
. Complete advanced system for Mambo Footwork and Body movement.
. Complete musicality guide and instrumental interpretation in all forms and variations
. Pro guide for Mambo choreography and choreographic composition.
. Full guide to Mambo Men and Lady styling.
. Complete guide to Palladium Mambo style and its origins.
This course also includes full program for footwork, body movement and technique and complete guide to:
Pachanga
Cha Cha Cha
Boogaloo
Trends and modern developments:
AFRO-MAMBO: Different element of Afro-Cuban dance forms in Mambo dance combinations with complete breakdown of movement.
(We include only Afro- Cuban dance elements and sub-genres that are compatible with Mambo and Salsa music structure and are relevant for the correct application in your social dance)

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MAMBO SHOW TEAM

for advanced Mambo dancers ( 16 weeks season training )
Course of specialisation for men and ladies for solo dance and partnerwork who wish to take their dance to the next level in technique, style, understanding and self expression with confidence and control and learn the process creating a full Mambo show.

Our students in this course will receive training to develop all their skill through a salsa choreography with opportunity to perform at our events and social happenings.

Content of this course:
. Advanced Mambo footwork and partnerwork technique for choreography

. Advanced music interpretation for performance . Performance skills, stage presence and mindset.

. Understanding of full choreography patterns and group formation awareness . Space awareness in a team - team work.
. Improving body strength and stamina .
. Building confidence and learning to be comfortable on stage.

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LADIES SHOW TEAM SALSA ON1 - Intermediate (16 weeks season training)

Course of specialisation for all ladies who wish to take their dance to the next level in technique, style, understanding and self expression with confidence and control.

Our students in this course will receive training to develop all their skill through a salsa choregraphy with opportunity to perform at our events and social happenings.

Content of this course:
. Performance skills.
. Getting to know “stage” energy and performance mindset
. Deeper understanding in music, footwork and body movement technique
. Understanding of full choreography patterns and group formation awareness
. Individual space awareness in a team - team work and stage presence
. Improving body strength and stamina
. Building confidence and learning to be comfortable in dance and on stage in a friendly and positive female community

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MAMBO LADIES SHOW TEAM - Advanced (16 weeks season training)

Course of specialisation for all ladies who wish to take their Mambo dance to the next level in technique, style, understanding and self expression with confidence and control.
Our students in this course will receive training to develop all their skill through a advanced Mambo choreography with opportunity to perform at our events and social happenings.

Content of this course:
. Performance skills.
. Getting to know “stage” energy and performance mindset
. Deeper understanding in music, footwork and body movement technique
. Understanding of full choreography patterns in group and formation awareness
. Individual space awareness in a team - team work and stage presence
. Improving body strength and stamina
. Building confidence and learning to be comfortable in dance and on stage in a friendly and positive female community

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SALSATON - Open level (solo)

Playful and fun class where the Salsa is combined with the contagious rhythm of the Reggueaton.
After learning the grounds of the reggaeton and its distinctive style,
we will focus on developing the movements and the musicality of the Salsaton dance,

combining the two separated dance forms into one. Let́ s get this Party started!

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CUBAN BODY MOVEMENT - Intermedite/Advanced (Solo)

Learning the Cuban Dance moves is quite challenging and this is that perfect class to build exquisite grounds for the Cuban Body movement.
Each class involves technically described movements with a mix of several Cuban dance styles.
The movements get developed, allowing us to build a solid foundation that will later be applied into the social dance.
A class to combine the most amazing rhythms from Cuba and bring all of them, one step closer to your body language.

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LATIN HEELS - Advanced ( Solo )

Exactly as the name sounds, is this class. Fun, playful and ready to elevate the feminine side of the Latin Dances from a different point of view.
After carefully studying the social dances, Yassell developed his own concept based on a more sassy but yet elegant way to express the female power on the dance floor,
combining the dance technique with exquisite body language, for a better posture and balance while dancing on heels.
With focus on the Latin Rhythms on Heels, Yassell will take you through a journey where movements meet playfulness on the dance floor.

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