BAILA Society will provide a thorough and authentic introduction to New York-style salsa, also called “mambo” and “salsa on 2”. You don’t have to come with a partner, as you will learn how to communicate with whomever you meet in salsa social settings. We will lay the foundation for salsa using fundamental footwork, turns, and lead/follow partnering techniques while sharing the rich cultural history behind each move. Our instructors will guide you through the social etiquette of salsa dancing, preparing you for a fun night at the club after just your first class! Cost: $25 This class is organized by […]

BAILA Society will provide a thorough and authentic introduction to New York style salsa, also called “mambo” and “salsa on 2”. You don’t have to come with a partner, as you will learn how to communicate with whomever you meet in salsa social settings. We will lay the foundation for salsa using fundamental footwork, turns, and lead/follow partnering techniques while sharing the rich cultural history behind each move. Our instructors will guide you through the social etiquette of salsa dancing, preparing you for a fun night at the club after just your first class! Cost: $24 This class is organized […]

    This partnerwork class will cover intermediate-level New York Salsa figures including multiple turns, wraps, simultaneous turns, scoops, "around the world", and more complex connections and concepts. We will deconstruct and master these techniques using solo and partnerwork drills. Most importantly, we'll learn how to safely communicate with one another using these figures in our real-world improvisation.  This class requires advanced beginner or higher-level experience in New York Salsa partnerwork. If you are a regular student at BAILA Society, this class is the next level up from Ahtoy's side on Saturdays at Peridance.  When:Wednesdays 8:00PM-9:00PM Price:$28/person This class is […]

This is an advanced-beginner class, and knowledge of basic salsa figures is strongly recommended. If you have taken our intro/beginner classes and want to improve your dancing, this class is appropriate for you. We will focus on foundational concepts and techniques for effectively leading and following in salsa partnerwork. Unlike our other partnerwork classes, where we work on specific patterns, this class will provide an in-depth examination of timing, momentum, direction, and connection – concepts that are required for all partnerwork figures. We will also introduce spinning techniques. There is no need to bring a partner. Price: $25 This class […]

This is our most popular class, and now we are holding two sessions back-to-back, one at 12pm and another at 1:30pm. We will be teaching two levels simultaneously during each session: one for absolute beginners and another for those with some salsa experience looking to review and advance their skill level. You don’t have to come with a partner, as you will learn how to communicate with whomever you meet in salsa social settings. BAILA Society will provide a thorough and authentic introduction to New York style salsa, also called “mambo” and “salsa on 2”. You will learn fundamental footwork, […]

This is our most popular class, and now we are holding two sessions back-to-back, one at 12pm and another at 1:30pm. We will be teaching two levels simultaneously during each session: one for absolute beginners and another for those with some salsa experience looking to review and advance their skill level. You don’t have to come with a partner, as you will learn how to communicate with whomever you meet in salsa social settings. BAILA Society will provide a thorough and authentic introduction to New York style salsa, also called “mambo” and “salsa on 2”. You will learn fundamental footwork, […]