Salsa On2
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Salsa On2 ~
Thursdays
Schedule:
8:30 - 9:15pm Level 1.5
9:15 - 10:00pm Level 1
10:00 - 10:30pm Open Practice
level 1
Never danced before? Perfect! Our Salsa On2 Level 1 Series is perfect for those who are new to Salsa On2, or looking to solidify their foundations. This series focuses on developing comfort with the rhythm, connection, and structure that form the backbone of Salsa partner work and shines (i.e., solo dancing during musical breaks). Each week, we'll break down new steps in a way that's easy to follow and review material from the class before, so you'll have a strong, confident foundation by the end of this 8-week series.
Sign up now for our progressive Level 1 series (8 weeks) with Brielle Friedman
If you miss the first class of the series, scroll down to select an upcoming date and register! Last day to join is three weeks into the series!
level 1.5
Pre-Requisites:
- Solid foundation of Basic Salsa On2 timing
- Right & left turn (Solo and in partner work)
- Cross body
- Cross-body inside turns
- Traveling outside turns
Scroll down to book a class, or use the Motivo LA app!
- Best way to manage your class schedule is via the Motivo LA app for iPhone or Android.
-Stay after class for our open practice session—it’s the perfect time to reinforce what you’ve learned and connect with other dancers in a relaxed, supportive space!
- If you’re brand new, please sign up for level 1 on the 1st day of a new series to get an introduction to the basics!
- If you miss the first class of a series, scroll down to select an upcoming date and register! Last day to join is three weeks into the series!
Pricing
$25.00 Drop-in or save 20-30% with a punch card.
$10.00 Open Practice
$180.00/month Unlimited Membership (all dance styles included)
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Salsa is a dynamic and expressive partner dance with Afro-Latino roots and global reach. Danced socially and on stage, it fuses rhythm, movement, and connection, offering both challenge and joy to those who practice it. Salsa is danced to Salsa music, a genre of music that incorporates many rhythms, including mambo, chachachá, rumba, and son.
Salsa On2 (often known as New York Style Salsa) is known for its intricate turn patterns and graceful rhythm. Dancers break forward on the second beat of the music, which creates a syncopated, grounded feel that invites creativity, control, and connection. On2 Salsa is especially loved for how it allows dancers to play with instrumentation and rhythm in a nuanced way, making the dance feel musical, expressive, and sophisticated.
Whether you're new to Salsa or transitioning from another style, Salsa On2 is an incredibly rewarding technique to learn—one that deepens both your artistry and your ability to connect on the social dance floor.
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Salsa On2 | Level 1
What You'll Learn:
- Basic Salsa On2 timing
- Basic Salsa On2 footwork (like Suzy Q, right turn/left turn, cross-overs, and rumba)
- Partner connection and essential lead-follow technique
- Right and left turns in partnerwork
- Crossbody leads
- Cross-body inside turns
- Traveling outside turns
Salsa On2 | Level 1.5
Pre-Requisites:
- Solid foundation of Basic Salsa On2 timing
- Right & left turn (Solo and in partnerwork)
- Cross body
- Cross-body inside turns
- Traveling outside turns
What You'll Learn:
- Footwork and body movement that builds upon the foundation you learned in Level 1
- Changes in timing (chord beats & syncopations)
- More advanced partnerwork like:
- Open cross-body
- Back break and Copa variations
- Hammerlocks
- Wraps
- Free spins
- 360
- Hand combs
- Reverse cross-body
- Back spot turn
- Diva walks
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Brielle Friedman is a World Champion dancer, instructor, and choreographer based in Los Angeles by way of New York City. A graduate of Brown University and considered one of Southern California’s top Salsa dancers, Briellehas traveled domestically and internationally performing and teaching dance, and worked with a variety of recording artists for both live shows and music videos.
On stage and the dance floor, Brielle is known for her playful femininity, elegant lines, dynamic power, and creative choreography. A long-time competitive dancer, Brielle holds titles from many prestigious dance championships and is passionate about sharing movement mechanics and dance technique with her students. She's often called "A fairy godmother with X-ray vision" because of the way she can explain movement mechanics and break down what needs to happen in your body to create specific movements or turn patterns.
You can learn more about Brielle and explore her creative work here, and say hello on Instagram!