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Salsa on Wednesday and Thursday nights cater for absolute beginners each week. No matter which week you arrive, there will always be a class for you. (See classes page) We assume you know nothing and progress from there!

Salsa on Tuesday nights are based on a months course for Absolute Beginners, starting at the beginning of each month and progressing for the duration of 4 or 5 weeks.

Tango on Tuesdays and Weds are based on a 2 month course for absolute beginners, where everyone starts together and progresses each week so that after your 8 or 9 week course, you join the Improvers class held at the same time with another teacher. (See clases page)

How do I progress?

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You only need to book for our Tango beginners course due to the limitation of a relatively small hall.

Otherwise for Salsa, there is no requirement to book in advance, just turn up, pay on the door and we'll do the rest for you. You will have a great evening out.

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Shoes are the most important thing to consider when dancing - but clothes are essential !
Dancing requires any shoe with a smooth sole that will stay on your foot when raising your heel - therefore sling backs or flip flops are not advisable.

Your shoes need a smooth sole, like leather, to be able to turn and glide across the floor like Fred and Ginger! Trainers or rubber-soled shoes will stick to the floor and damage your knees in the long run.

As for clothes, wear anything comfortable that allows freedom of movement. Within Tracie’s Latin Club, the evenings are quite smart-casual - some people wear jeans and others glam it up. So it's entirely what you feel most comfortable in.

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There is no need to bring anyone as we rotate the partners for you. This actually makes you a better dancer than just dancing with one person all the time. So come on your own or bring friends, it doesn't matter as there are loads of people starting with you at the same time.

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On a Wednesday & a Thursday evening, we have 4 salsa teachers, teaching at different levels but concurrently in 3 areas of the venue. After the first week as an Absolute Beginner, you will progress into the Level 2 class, (Recent Beginners) and then after a couple more weeks you will be in the Improvers class, Level 3. The fourth teacher takes the Intermediate/Level 4 class when you are ready to further your salsa career.

Our Friday club is more of a 'freestyle' evening when you can really let your hair down. The Improver class is the same as the Level 3 on a Weds or Thursday - ie for students who have a competent grasp of the basic step, a couple of turns and the Cross Body Lead. The Advanced class gives you all the latest moves but the pace is fast and furious and students should have been dancing for at least a year.

The more you practice the more you will improve. Attending Salsa more than once a week will really help you retain the moves and you will feel more comfortable when it comes to the freestyle section. Like anything else in life, the more you put in, the more you get out!

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