Answers to your questions
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Do I need to bring a partner?
No. Unlike most ballroom classes where you need to come as a couple, at our salsa classes you can come alone, with a friend OR as a couple. We rotate everyone around in our classes which we find makes for better all-round dancers and is also a lot more sociable. It means that you'll get to know everyone really quickly too!
How much do the classes cost?
Our classes cost £6 each and you just pay as you come in each week. If you'd like to get in FREE, you can bring a friend with you. If it's their first class, you'll get in absolutely FREE!
What sort of footwear should I wear?
The most important thing about footwear is that it stays on your feet. So flip-flops are definitely not good! Shoes that have a non-grip sole (ie: not rubber) is best, but don't worry too much. If you only have rubber soled shoes wear them and if you find that you want to keep dancing, we can advise what's best later.
Am I too old?
We don't have an upper age limit, but most of the people in our classes are between 20's to 50's. We also have quite a number of people older than that and provided you're fit enough to walk at a fast pace, you shouldn't have much of a problem in at least our first 2 levels of class. You'll certainly find people welcoming and friendly.
Am I too young?
Our classes are advertised for adults but we welcome young students provided that they understand this and act accordingly. We also need to know before the class if you're under the age of 18 but you're more than welcome to attend as long as you bear all of this in mind.
What sort of music do you play?
This may seem like a strange question, but although we play a lot of salsa music at our classes, you can dance salsa to any music that's the right tempo and rhythm. Because of this we like to play a varied mix of music at our classes including R&B, hip hop and pop. We try to keep the music varied and interesting and are always open to requests if they fit with the class.
Can I get a drink there?
At our Bury St Edmunds and King's Lynn classes there are fully licenced bars, so as long as you bring a little extra money, you can get a drink there. At our Thetford and Sudbury classes however, there is no bar, so bringing a drink is a good idea.
What should I wear?
Footwear has been covered above, but for the rest of your outfit, just wear whatever feels comfortable. People usually wear smart casual clothes. Jeans and a t-shirt are fine unless you want to dress up a little which is great too. (You might want to reserve your nicest clothes for the party nights though!).
When can I start?
We structure our classes to be convenient for our students, so you can start whenever you want. We don't run our classes as a course, but teach you everything that you need to know for that weeks class, during that weeks class (I hope that makes sense!). This means that you don't have to wait and can get started straight away
I can't make it every week, does that matter?
No. For the reason outlined above (read: When can I start?), you can just come on a "drop in" basis and you won't miss out on important moves, which can happen when attending a set course.
I've done some salsa before. Which class should I start in?
This is a tricky question to answer, as it depends on a few factors. If you've done a different style of salsa before (The style we teach is from L.A.), it would be best to start in the beginner class for your first week and see how you get on. If you know how to do the 3 main steps that we teach at the beginner level and you can do them without thinking! you can probably start at level 2. If you're a more experienced dancer, starting in the level 2 class as a warm-up might be good. If you find it really easy, you could then move on to the level 4 class, but if it's at all challenging (even slightly), you're probably better off sticking with the level 3 class for the second hour. Staying on for a second hour is only an extra £2.
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