Salsa dancing is a way to express your spirit. It is food for your soul. The vibrant music and dance bring out the passion in life. Salsa is both an art form and a fun, healthy way to meet people. Our studio is a cocoon where women are transformed into salsa goddesses. Men develop the skills and confidence to lead their partner in an expression of sensual elegance. Click here to meet our experienced dance instructors!
Come join us.
We offer an experience where you will connect to a new and exciting movement. Come join our 5-class salsa series at Sonny Newman’s Dance Hall in Seattle’s Greenwood District. We offer both private and group On1 salsa dance classes
for everyone, from beginners with two left feet to competition-level.
Please contact us with any questions at 747.444.8415 or 425.772.7175 or email us at salsaymotionacademy@gmail.com.
Check out our classes & schedules or contact us at salsaymotionacademy@gmail.com for more information! We look forward to working with you!
We look forward to seeing you in class!
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Classes Offered
Salsa Basics (Beginner’s Skills) A foundation in the basic step, rhythm and timing. The fundamentals of salsa: basics, patterns, footwork, turns and technique, which includes proper posture, balance and upper/lower body coordination. Salsa Partnering 1 (Footwork and Combinations) Learn how to lead and/or follow in the basics of salsa partnering. Learn moves you can start using in the clubs! Salsa Partnering 2 (Styling and Combinations) Build on what you’ve learned in Salsa Partnering 1 and learn more advanced combinations and styling techniques in this exciting class of salsa partnering! Mens Footwork Men will have fun learning dynamic, powerful footwork from the internationally recognized Johnny Bravo. The combinations taught in this class will give men the confidence and style they need to stand out on the dance floor. Ladies Styling Ladies will learn the style, footwork and technique necessary to set the dance floor and their partners on fire! Samantha Brava teaches this essential class for the beginner and intermediate dancer who is ready to shine! Bachata Learn from the masters of style, Johnny Bravo and Samantha Brava in this sexy, fun dance that originated in the Dominican Republic. You will learn the footwork and body movements that are a huge part of this dance. After one series, you’ll have the tools and confidence you need to take part in this beautiful, romantic music played in all the salsa clubs.
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Performance Teams! Now Auditioning
For those looking to take their dancing to the next level, we have performance teams that perform salsa & bachata locally as well as at international salsa & bachata congresses around the country! Being on one of our teams is a fun way to focus even deeper on technique, style, and performance style latin dance! Training with other dedicated dancers who are serious will fuel your passion for the dance even further and push you to the next level. With both partnering teams led by Johnny Bravo’s award winning choreography, or with Samantha’s Ladies Team poised to perform this November, if you are serious, you will enjoy your experience with our teams! Check out Johnny Bravo’s Advanced Team performing in Vegas. |
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