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Weekly Class Schedule

SUNDAY MORNING CLASSSALSA SUELTA
Class Description:
This class is focused on Footwork & Styling (also known as Shines) for Both Leads & Followers with a strong emphasis of Casino (Cuban Salsa), Son, Chachacha, Afro-Cuban Folklore, & other styles of Salsa as well while adding them all into a fun choreography to expand your Salsa knowledge.(The class level will be beginner-intermediate/improvers but open to everyone who is up for a fun challenge!)ALL LEVELS WELCOME TO JOIN!
NO PARTNER REQUIRED & DROP-INS WELCOME!Location: Ashkenaz (Back Studio)
Time: 10am-11am
Address: 1317 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, 94702
Cost: $15

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MONDAY EVENING CLASS* This class will be conducted as a 4-5 week series (depending on the month) that will progressively build on the foundations and techniques of Casino. To ensure you don't miss any crucial content, it's essential to attend from the very first week, as each session is designed to add vital skills that will support your development. If you can't make it until the second week, please note that you may miss critical techniques that are crucial for your success in this series. Looking forward to seeing you on the dance floor! *CASINO SOCIAL PARTNERING
Class Description:
Casino (Cuban Salsa) is an extremely fun dance style that focuses on the beauty of intricate patterns, moves, knots, and footwork that are put all together to create this beautiful concoction. In this class, we will focus on taking your casino dancing to the next level, improve your technique, ingraining the foundations of casino, but most importantly be able to go out dancing with the moves you learned to the hottest clubs & events.(The class level will be beginner-intermediate/improvers but open to everyone who is up for a fun challenge!)ALL LEVELS WELCOME TO JOIN!
NO PARTNER REQUIRED & DROP-INS WELCOME!Location: Casa De Cultura (Front Studio)
Time: 7pm-8pm
Address: 1901 San Plablo Ave, Berkeley, 94702
Cost: $17

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Client Testimonials

We CAN'T recommend MrSalsa more for pre-wedding dance lessons. My now husband and I still talk about how doing the dance lessons and picking a fun, upbeat song was one of our favorite parts of wedding planning. We danced to Hooked on a Feeling and it's still one of my favorite wedding memories thanks to MrSalsa. Not only he made it fun and light for us non-dancers but he cut our music clips. He even incorporated a little lift in the dance which I never thought we could do. He also had so much patience when I did classes with my Dad, who can't keep a beat for the life of him. Our guests still talk about how fun our dance was not to mention we had so much fun practicing. I've already given his contact to all my engaged friends. Absolutely worth every penny!!
-Molly S

MrSalsa created a fun and energetic routine and music specifically tailored to our Google offsite. The moves and music MrSalsa picked had a room of 300 people standing up in cheer and amazement! Not only did he travel to train all 10 of our directors, but also accommodated our changing schedules. His dedication and passion to train our Google Directors help us have a successful event. MrSalsa guided us through the steps, helped us get into character, and event boosted the confidence of our dancers. Would highly recommend MrSalsa for all future corporate events!
-Israel S

Truly an Amazing Choreographer, Instructor, and Dancer!
He choreographed my daughter’s Quinceañera, our Father-Daughter dance, and Mother-Daughter dance with ease!
The whole dance was the talk of the night and he really helped my daughter achieve her goals for her quince.
She wanted a show and he created a production.
All the kids looked like pro dancers and we were extremely proud of them.
My wife and I also felt at ease with him teaching us the basics of Latin dance and our choreography.
I’m not a dancer at all and now I feel comfortable doing my basics.
My wife was shocked to see me dance and now she doesn’t want to stop dancing with me.
He is wonderful, outgoing, social, can really connect with everyone, and has an amazing personality.
HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !!!
Thank you so much MrSalsa for everything!
We truly appreciate you from the bottom of our hearts and couldn’t have done it without you.
Can’t wait to start taking more private lessons with you and have my wife and I dance our hearts out.
-Juan C

My wife and I had an amazing salsa lesson with Mr. Salsa! His energy, patience, and clear instruction made learning so much fun. He broke down the steps in a way that was easy to follow, and we already feel more confident on the dance floor. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, I highly recommend taking a class with him. Looking forward to the next lesson!
-Kiara S

We gave MrSalsa what seemed like an impossible task - 8 weeks to choreograph 5 different songs in a 5 minute mash up AND he did the music for us. We were so nervous and he really made us feel comfortable and we had so much fun. We pulled it off and it was the highlight of our wedding. He is super quick on his feet if something doesn't work or if we were struggling. He is super knowledgeable and knows what he is talking about whether it is dancing or music. He really listened to what we wanted and it ended up being 10 times better than we originally imagined. Our dance practices were the best part of wedding planning and it was worth every penny. Thank you so much again MrSalsa!
-Samantha R

WOW. What a special human and teacher MrSalsa is. We were so incredibly lucky to find MrSalsa a short week before our wedding for dance lessons + choreography. What originally started as sessions for just my dad and I, quickly turned into dance lessons/choreography for my husband/mom (mother/son dance), and my husband and I because of how amazing and fun MrSalsa is patient, kind, and talented. He took on the challenge to choreograph a 3-song dance for my Dad and I, a routine for my husband/mom, and my husband and I...a short week before my wedding. The dances were a huge success, but most importantly, we created the most special memories in the time we were practicing. We were often in tears of laughter/joy throughout the process. I will hang on to the memories my Dad + I made for my entire life. A huge, and heartfelt thank you to MrSalsa. I HIGHLY recommend him!
-Kimberly G

MrSalsa was an absolute pleasure to welcome to our Wellness Fair. His expertise, skill, warmth, leadership, and zest for dancing shined through! Our company loved his energy and he added a lot of laughter and joy to our annual Wellness Day! We want to invite him back next year! There was nothing but raving reviews from all who watched and participated in his session. It was truly a pleasure to have MrSalsa there!
-Tanya B

Let me start off by saying I have never danced before in my life. A wallflower who could not carry upbeat in a grocery bag. Right from the start he made me feel very comfortable explain things in a way that he made sure I could understand and has made every lesson very fun. I’ve been taking lessons with him for over one year and have no intention of stopping. This is in large part to his style personality professionalism and making every lesson fun and interesting. Whether you are a complete beginner for someone who wants to on their skills there is no better instructor anywhere! I reluctantly write this review because if everyone finds out how awesome he really is, I’m concerned he won’t be as available to meet as he has been. My only other reluctance in writing this review is that I am only allowed to give him five stars, he deserves so many more!
-Christopher D

MrSalsa is amazing!!! As the groom, I decided last minute to do a surprise groomsmen dance for my wife. I contacted MrSalsa and he was down to help and very flexible. Our group of 6 learned choreography to Bruno mars’ ‘Skate’ and bachata in 4 sessions. I was excited to learn and MrSalsa was very patient as many of us didn’t have a lot of dance experience. With time and so much practice, we got our routine down! I didn’t think I could learn it all in a week but I was proud that we did! MrSalsa is very positive and really believes any one can learn to dance. While he’s patent he will also push you to work to get the dance down until you feel confident about it. He knows what he’s doing! At the same time, I also hired MrSalsa to teach my fiancé and I steps to our first dance, without spoiling to her that I was also learning a groomsmen dance. In an hour session, he taught us an entire sequence of waltz steps. It was great and my wife loved it so much! All in all, we wouldn’t have been able to pull of what we did without the help of MrSalsa. My wife was so happy to do our first dance and was incredibly surprised by our surprise groomsmen group dance too! I would recommend MrSalsa and we plan to continue sessions with him in the future.
-Will S

MrSalsa was AMAZING!! The SWEETEST instructor you'll have and he's on top of things!! I've been wanting to dance for a very long time, and finally got lessons to do so, and it was 100000% worth it!! He makes you feel so comfortable and he's very non-judgemental. Will definitely be back💖
-Natalie F

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What Should I Wear For Class?
Comfy clothes to dance/easy to move in.Do I Need Buy/Wear Dance Shoes?
Not at all, so long as you have shoes that are comfortable, you're able to spin in them, & move comfortably thats more important.
I would strongly advised to avoid dancing in boots, sneakers with a lot of grip/traction, or flip-flops/slides to avoid injuries.Do I Need A Partner?
No partner required for any of the classes!Do I Need To Register Before Hand Or Do I Drop-In?
No registration needed & drop-Ins are welcome.I'm Brand New To Salsa, Is This Class For Me?
No worries, we always review the basics in our warm-up. If you feel that you want to book a private lesson before you join class or have any questions about class, send an email on the "Contact Us" tab.What Methods Of Payment Do You Accept?
Cash is always preferred. We also all accept Venmo, Zelle, CashApp, & PayPal

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About

Music Video "Estamos Aqui" By Soltron

MrSalsa
Born in San Francisco and raised in the East Bay Area, our dedicated dance instructor has been a passionate dancer for as long as he can remember. Being inspired to learn latin dances such as salsa, merengue, cumbia just to name a few from his families singing & dance parties and watching the legendary Michael Jackson performing his pop n lock, tutting, and gliding, lead him to explore the vibrant world of dance in high school.Instantly captivated, he committed to expanding his knowledge by attending classes each summer & started his Salsa journey taking lessons On 1 (LA Style) & On 2 (NY Style/Mambo). One day, he stumbled on YouTube the world of Cuban Salsa known as Casino while searching for music in his late teens. The turning point of his Salsa journey was the captivating music video "Me Mantengo" by Los Van Van. From the very first note, he was entranced. The music video showcased everything he didn't know he was missing: the infectious Timba rhythms, the exhilarating solo/suelta dancing, and the rich, colorful Afro-Cuban folklore movements. But what truly blew his mind was the Rueda De Casino (which involve couples dynamically switching partners through engaging and playful movements). It opened his eyes to an entirely new dimension of Salsa that he had never heard or seen before. At that moment, he felt a spark of realization—this was his true calling.
From there on, he has pursued and continues to pursue training in Casino, Rueda De Casino, & Afro-Cuban Folklore.With more than a decade of teaching, choreographing, and performing, he blends various dance styles to create a unique fusion that elevates his choreography and classes, &
his distinctive approach infuses every lesson with creativity and flair.
We encourage new learners to embrace the vibrant atmosphere he creates—don’t be shy! His infectious energy ensures that everyone leaves the dance floor inspired and revitalized. Join the community to learn from an instructor who not only demonstrates exceptional skill but also brings a heartfelt enthusiasm for dance to every class & experience the excitement & artistry of Casino!

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