Toronto Classes

Winter 2025

Foundations & Choreo
Level 1 - 2

Dovercourt House
Wednesday 9pm - 9:50pm
Salsa On2

MTT
Saturday 7pm - 7:50pm
Salsa On1

This class is ideal for students with little to no Salsa experience. Each sublevel covers segments of the 10 Key Salsa Steps, along with foundational drills that are progressively introduced, repeated, and reviewed. Students can start at any time and advance at their own pace.

Additionally, they can take advantage of the multi-level On2 classes offered during the Sunday Social at Dovercourt House (separate cover applies).

Foundations & Choreo
Level 3

Dovercourt House
Wednesday 9:50pm - 10:40pm
Salsa On2

MTT
Saturday 8:40pm - 9:30pm
Salsa On1

This class is designed for students who already have a functional knowledge of Salsa and its basic figures. We cover more advanced figures from the 10 Key Salsa Steps, along with foundational drills that are progressively introduced, repeated, and emphasized even more thoroughly.

Students are strongly encouraged to take their time in mastering the fundamentals. You can start at any time and progress at your own pace, but you’ll need to pass an instructor assessment before advancing to Level 4.

Styling and Following Technique
Level 2 - 3

MTT
Saturday 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Salsa On2
Jan 11 - Feb 8, 2025 (Workshop Series)

Join Teresa Nguyendt for a workshop series designed for followers eager to enhance their technique and deepen their understanding of movement. Drawing from her extensive training with UnitedSalseros, contemporary jazz and ballet, Teresa has crafted a comprehensive syllabus that covers:

  • Week 1: Contra body, basic arms, basic turns and shines

  • Week 2: Turn drills, levelled options for arm styling

  • Week 3: Arm alignment technique, body alignment, coordination, body isolation skills

  • Week 4: Repetition of material and questions

  • Week 5: Application in basic On2 turn patterns with guest leads

Please message teresa.nguyendt@gmail.com directly for rates and to register.

Foundations & Choreo
Level 4

Dovercourt House
Friday 8pm - 8:50pm
Salsa On2

This level is designed for those who can proficiently execute foundational Salsa choreography with solid technique and timing. The class focuses on advanced execution of fundamental footwork, body isolations, turning, and partner-work techniques, all within more complex choreography. It’s a challenging class, covering many components essential to exceptional dancing.

The curriculum includes mastering the 12 Foundational Shines, the 7 Major Body Isolations, the 3 Major Arm/Hand Styling Movements, and the 10 prominent Afro-Cuban Figures, along with their advanced interpretations. These elements form the core foundation for refining your movements.

Ultimate Foundations Technique
Level 1 - 4 Intro-Advanced

MTT
Saturday 7:50pm - 8:40pm
Salsa On1 & On2

The Ultimate Foundations Class is typically attended by volunteers, teachers-in-training, and performers, but it’s open to all students who want to accelerate their learning and build stronger foundations. Participation in this class comes with specific requirements that every student must meet and strive to achieve. For more details, please email Teddy directly. Note that the pricing for this class is not included in the Class Price & Packages section.

Locations

Midtown’s Tiny Tots (MTT)
745 Mt Pleasant Rd, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON M4S 2N4
(parking on the back of the bldg. or street parking)

 

Dovercourt House
805 Dovercourt Rd, Toronto, ON M6H 2X4
(parking at the studio)