Salsa can be an effective stress reliever and boost your confidence. Salsa at City Dance Corps will transform you from an absolute beginner to an advanced dancer. A carefully constructed class syllabus has been designed so that each student can establish a comprehensive foundation and understanding necessary for effective progression.
Salsa Level 1 Program Overview
Salsa Level 1 is a comprehensive 12-week program divided into three 4-week syllabus modules. Each module introduces a new set of footwork, partnerwork patterns, and concepts, building on foundational skills. Dancers are required to complete all 12 classes to progress to the next level or must receive approval from their instructor.
Pre-Requisite: Intro to Salsa or Salsa Assessment
Explore the next level of your Bachata journey with our Bachata Level 1. This level program builds on fundamental steps, delving deeper into intricate footwork, partner communication, and stylistic elements unique to Bachata. Led by experienced instructors, you'll refine your technique and expand your dance repertoire, gaining confidence in both solo and partner settings. Whether you're looking to elevate your skills for social dancing or simply seeking a fulfilling dance experience, this course offers a dynamic and engaging progression in the art of Bachata.
Students must complete 12 classes in this level before moving on to the next level.
Pre-requisite: Intro to Bachata
Explore the next level of your Bachata journey with our Bachata Level 1. This level program builds on fundamental steps, delving deeper into intricate footwork, partner communication, and stylistic elements unique to Bachata. Led by experienced instructors, you'll refine your technique and expand your dance repertoire, gaining confidence in both solo and partner settings. Whether you're looking to elevate your skills for social dancing or simply seeking a fulfilling dance experience, this course offers a dynamic and engaging progression in the art of Bachata.
Students must complete 12 classes in this level before moving on to the next level.
Pre-requisite: Intro to Bachata
Discover the beauty, intimacy, and expressive artistry of Argentine Tango in this 4-week introductory course. Designed for absolute beginners and curious new dancers, this course builds a foundation in close embrace technique, partner connection, posture, walking patterns, pivots, and musical interpretation, all rooted in the tradition of social tango.
Argentine Tango is an improvised dance—there are no memorized routines. You’ll learn how to create movement in real time with your partner, communicate through intention, and respond to the music with grounded elegance. Each class includes practice time to build comfort, confidence, and trust in leading or following.
Beyond technique, Argentinian Tango is a community dance. Throughout the course, you’ll be introduced to tango etiquette (codigos), the culture of the milonga (social dance), and how to navigate the floor with grace, preparing you to join our Tango socials, meet new dancers, and grow within Toronto’s vibrant tango scene.
No partner required. Just bring curiosity, patience, and a willingness to connect—your tango journey starts here.
Salsa Level 1 - Series A
Salsa Level 1 consists of two 4-Week Series: A + B (Take in Any Order - must complete both to progress)
Level 1 builds the core foundation needed for social salsa dancing. This level is split into two 4-week series. Both must be completed to advance, but the order doesn’t matter.
In each series, you’ll learn 5–8 essential salsa figures—including turns, cross-body leads, hand positioning, basic variations, and intro salsa shines (footwork). First, each step is learned independently. Then, you’ll learn how to connect them into a flowing sequence, building confidence with transitions and partner connection. These foundational steps prepare you for more complex patterns in Levels 2–4.
You’ll also explore music recognition and timing, learning to identify salsa, bachata, merengue, and cha-cha so you know how to move to the right rhythm on the dance floor.
By the end of Level 1, you’ll
have enough technique, musical awareness, and confidence to start
social dancing and join our weekly practice sessions, making new
friends and becoming part of our vibrant Latin dance
community.
YOUR SALSA JOURNEY
Intro to Salsa (4 weeks)
You are here ----> Salsa Level 1 (8 weeks, split into two 4-week
sessions: Series A & B)
Salsa Level 2 (8 weeks, split into two 4-week sessions: Series A
& B)
Salsa Level 3 (8 weeks, split into two 4-week sessions: Series A
& B)
Salsa Level 4 (8 weeks, split into two 4-week sessions: Series A
& B)