| Latin Beat Dance Studios | Frequently Asked Questions |
| What
classes do you offer? How do the group Salsa classes work? How does one progress through the levels? Why do you use Rueda to teach Salsa? What are the benefits of Rueda? What is Casino style? When are the classes? What time are the classes? How long do the group classes last? When can I sign up? Where are the classes in Pembroke Pines? Where are the classes in North Lauderdale? Where are the classes in West Palm Beach? What is the cost per class? What is the difference between the bronze, silver & gold monthly package? Do I need to sign up in advance or is there a contract to sign? If I signed up at one location and decide to attend classes at one of your other locations as well, will I have to fill out another membership sheet? How can I contact Latin Beat Dance Studios, Inc.? |
| What classes do you offer? |
| We
offer group Salsa classes, Casino style, on Mondays & Wednesdays in
Pembroke Pines and West Palm Beach, and Tuesdays & Thursdays in North
Lauderdale. We also offer private lessons. Back to Questions |
| How do the group Salsa classes work? |
|
We teach over 100 different Salsa steps and have 10 different levels. Levels 1 through 4 are taught at 7:00pm, levels 2 through 6 are taught at 8:00pm and levels 7 through 10 are taught at 9:00pm. Each level has its own individual instructor and taught everyday we are open. |
| How does one progress through the levels? |
|
Each student progresses through the levels at their own rate, depending on how often they go, any prior experience in dancing, etc. Should a student feel they are ready to pass, they should notify the instructor prior to beginning class. At the conclusion of class, should the instructor feel the student has performed at least 80% of the steps, he/she will be given a blue diploma which is turned in to the front desk so our records, and your new level, can be updated in the computer.Each level (beginning with level 3) is broken up into subsets in order to organize instruction. Subsets are taught on the day specified on the monthly calendar for your convenience. |
| Why do you use Rueda to teach Salsa? |
| We
use Rueda as the method to teach Salsa because it is a great deal easier
in a group class setting. Rueda is Salsa with a twist. A number of couples,
at least two, get in a circle and start dancing in sync. There is a caller
that is responsible for calling out the next step. It is really a lot of
fun and entertaining. The result is that you walk out knowing how to dance
both Salsa as a couple and Rueda. Back to Questions |
| What are the benefits of Rueda? |
| There
are a number of benefits to learning Salsa using Rueda: 1. You learn casino style Salsa dancing. 2. Since some of the steps require you to change partners, you learn to dance adapting to the many different styles of different people, making you a better dancer. 3. You get to meet a lot of new faces. 4. You get to develop your cardiovascular system. 5. It is a great way to unwind at the end of the day and relieve stress. 6. Best of all, it's FUN! FUN! FUN! Back to Questions |
| What is Casino style? |
| In
martial arts, you have different disciplines or schools of teaching. You
have Aikido, Tae Kwon Do, etc. Much like the martial arts, in dancing you
have different schools of teaching. The benefits of casino style are flexibility
and variety. A dancer that knows casino style Salsa can more easily adapt
to a dancer that doesn't due to its more relaxed stance & free-flowing
steps. It also allows you the ability to do a number of steps that would
be difficult if not impossible in other styles of dancing. Back to Questions |
| When are the classes? |
| Mondays
& Wednesdays we have classes at the West
Palm Beach Chilean
American Club
4645 Gun Club Road Suite 7B, FL 33411. Tuesdays & Thursdays we have classes at the North Lauderdale Italian American Club 8064 West McNab RD North Lauderdale. Back to Questions |
| What time are the classes? |
| All
classes begin at 7:00 PM. If you are coming for the first time, we ask that
you please come in 10 to 15 minutes before so that we can get you entered
into the computer database. You just need to fill out a small application
with your name, address and phone number so that we can keep track of your
class level and send you our newsletter. Back to Questions |
| How long do the group classes last? |
| The
classes are scheduled for 50 minutes but they generally run for an hour.
Level 1 runs for about an hour to an hour and a half. Back to Questions |
| When can I sign up? |
| You
can sign up when you take you decide to take the first class. There is no
need to sign up in advance. There is no registration fee, contract or advance
payment required. Back to Questions |
| Where are the classes in Pembroke Pines? |
| Pembroke Pines site is now closed. Back to Questions |
| Where are the classes in North Lauderdale? |
| Italian
American Club Shoppes of McNab 8064 W. McNab Rd. North Lauderdale, FL 33068 Back to Questions |
| Where are the classes in West Palm Beach? |
| Cuban American
Club 886 Pike Rd West Palm Beach, FL 33411 (561) 686-8276 Back to Questions |
| What is the cost per class? |
| The
cost for a group lesson is only $9 ($8 with cash discount). Your first class
in level 1 is FREE with the flyer or another form of advertisement. There
is no contract or advance payment. You simply pay as you go. We also have
3 monthly options available, bronze, silver & gold. For private lessons
the minimum rate is $42 ($40 with cash discount) per hour per person or
$62 ($60 with cash discount) per couple. Prices for private lessons may
be higher depending on your location. Back to Questions |
| What is the difference between the bronze, silver & gold monthly package? |
| Each
package is tailored to fit different needs. The bronze package caters to
the more advanced student or the student with a limited time schedule who
can only attend twice a week. For only $169, you save 25% and you are allowed
to take up to 32 classes for 3 months from date of purchase. The silver
package caters to the average student who takes more than 2 classes a week.
For $99, you save 20% and you are able to take up to 18 classes for one
month from date of purchase. If you want to go all out and take more than
18 classes in one month, then the gold package is definitely for you. For
only $169, you save 25% and you are allowed to take an unlimited number
of classes for one whole month from date of purchase. Back to Questions |
| Do I need to sign up in advance or is there a contract to sign? |
| There
is no contract or advance payment necessary. We designed the program to
allow more flexibility in people's schedule. There are some other schools
that require you to sign a contract for a certain number of classes and
you have little or no flexibility as to when you can attend these classes.
You end up paying for the classes, whether you are able to take them or
not. With our program, you attend class when your schedule allows you to.
And you only pay for the class when you take it. This gives you much more
flexibility with your schedule as well as with your finances. Back to Questions |
| If I signed up at one location and decide to attend classes at one of your other locations as well, will I have to fill out another membership sheet? |
| No.
You only need to fill out a registration form upon your initial visit. The
computers at each site are linked together to the same database. Back to Questions |
| How can I contact Latin Beat Dance Studios, Inc.? |
|
You can contact Latin Beat Dance Studios, Inc. at any of the following
numbers and/or addresses: |