Join Salsa Twist

Join us for Salsa Classes in Portsmouth, Southsea
& Waterlooville

The Structure?
On Sundays and Thursdays we will be running only two levels for Beginners and Intermediate dancers. However on Tuesdays as the demand and size of the classes has grown substantially, we now also have Improver and Advanced classes. Tuesdays there have 4 levels, levels 1 & 2 are run as 6-week courses and levels 3 & 4 are on a drop-in basis with different moves being taught each week.

Courses?
Sunday and Thursday classes are currently on a drop in basis for all levels.

Our Tuesday classes at John Pounds Centre are structured courses for Levels 1 & 2 and on a 'drop-in when you like' basis for intermediate dancers of levels 3 & 4.

Please keep checking back or Join our Mailing List to keep updated.

Start and Finish?
Classes structures are different for the different venues but all the classes are followed by freestyle dancing and sometimes the odd fun routine.

How much?
Drop in classes are normally £6. Courses normally cost £32 for the 6-weeks
Some workshops may be individually priced.
From August 2010 our prices will change to £6.50 for classes, £2 for just club dancing and £35 for the 6-week courses

Complete Beginners?
Yes we take complete beginners. At every Sunday and Thursday class we welcome absolute beginners as well as those who have experience, so it's unlikely you'll be the only one! Whatever your age, you'll always be welcome! However, some workshops may only be for intermediate or advanced dancers, so please check out the details on those before coming along. On Tuesdays, there are structured courses for Beginners.

Booking?
There is no need to book for our classes on Sundays and Thursdays - just turn up. However the Tuesday courses will need to be booked in advance. Certain workshops and special classes may require booking, but these will be marked as such.

I want to come on Tuesdays for the Course, but the Course has already started?
Courses can be joined in week 1 and week 2. However, after week 2 we cannot accept any new beginners unless you have already some salsa dance experience. We recommend trying the Sunday and Thursday classes until the next Tuesday Beginners Course - courses are every 6 weeks and can be booked via the link here.

Partners?
Partners are more than welcome but not mandatory - you can come alone, with a partner or bring as many friends as you like! We will rotate partners during the classes anyway. We do reserve the right to restrict entry to courses if the numbers are of guys vs. girls are greatly imbalanced.

To wear?
Whatever you feel comfortable in - some like to dress up a bit, others come casual. However, ball gowns and very tight skirts are not really recommended for dancing salsa as they restrict your movement too much.

Footwear?
If you have dance shoes, great! If you don't have dance shoes we suggest well fitting shoes with a smooth slidey sole (i.e. leather/suede soled shoes). Trainers or rubber soled shoes are usually not recommended as they are tend to stick to the floor, make turning difficult and may lead to knee damage or other bodily injury. Flipflops or barefoot dancing are definitely not recommended.

Soon you'll probably want shoes that make dancing easier and we can recommend the types of shoes that you would need. Please visit our online shop where you can browse and order dance shoes and clothing. The shop will be expanding soon with new ranges for both men and women - keep checking back!

Good Salsa Music CD's and Salsa Instruction Videos?
We have some salsa music CDs and Salsa dance training videos for sale. You will not find these in high street shops! Please contact us for details.

What can dancing salsa do for my health?
Dancing is an excellent form of exercise. Some of the health and fitness benefits of salsa dancing are: weight loss and muscle gain, boosting your physical endurance, coordination and range of motion all while learning to dance and having fun!

Dancing salsa can burn several calories a minute, without harmful side effects caused by high impact exercises such as running. We will show you warm-up exercises and ways to stretch and prepare for dancing.

Salsa dancing is a fitness program that can be incorporated into your social life. By using salsa dancing to get fit, you will not only look great, but may provide a reason to get out more and improve your social life.

More Questions?
Contact Us and we will do our best to answer your questions.