Studio Class Descriptions

Classes > Studio Classes

Location:
Gemini Ballroom
2920 Mill Street View Map
Reno Nevada, 89502

Corner of Mill & Terminal

Next to the QuickStop Gas Station

Parking in back

To register for a studio class please call:
BB of Salsa Reno (775) 813-1143

Studio Classes

Studio Classes are taught in a relaxing controlled environment at the Gemini Ballroom. BB of Salsa Reno strives to make his classes entertaining and rewarding. The goal is that students of Salsa Reno will feel confident to go out to local salsa clubs in the Reno area and clubs in the Sacramento and San Francisco area for social dancing. For party lessons please see the event listings.

Party Lessons

Party Lessons are taught in a in a fun environment and the goal is to break the ice, have some fun and warm up for an evening of social dancing. A combination of Studio Classes and Party Lessons is ideal and highly recommended on your journey to learning how to dance Salsa, Bachata and Cumbia.

What level is right for you?

Everyone comes to Salsa, Bachata and Cumbia with different dance experience. When coming into a new program it can be difficult to know where to start. Our goal is to help you find the right level for you. If you are a new student of Salsa Reno and you have previous salsa dance experience, please start with the beginning class and then talk with BB of Salsa Reno about placement. We have no problem with you trying out a couple of different levels in order to find the right one for you.

Repeat Lower Levels of an evening for Free!

If you've paid for an upper level of Salsa, Bachata or Cumbia on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday you get to take the lower levels of that evening for FREE. Please be sure to fully understand the skills being taught in the lower levels before progressing to an upper level. Training classes not included!!!

New Student Guarantee

If a new student pays for a 4 - week class, attends all 4 weeks and is dissatisfied, I will personally refund your money. You must have perfect attendance to qualify. Only good for the first month of classes.

Monday Studio Classes

4 - week courses

Drop-ins welcome (except for the performance class from 9 - 11 pm)

Salsa (On 1)

The Salsa (on 1) series is designed to create a common language for the new and returning salsa dancer. The style taught is LA and New York based.

PLEASE NOTE: When you progress to the upper levels of Salsa you are encouraged and allowed to take the lower levels for FREE. You must be paying for an upper level in order to take the lower levels for FREE.

Beginner (Mondays 6 pm)

One 4 - week course

A beginner class that welcomes people who have never danced before and it challenges people who already have some experience. It’s starts with the “basic step”, lower body movement, turns and the cross body lead. After that a few more fundamentals are covered. Intended to be taken 4 to 8 times (depending on experience).

Beginning Class Overview on Youtube

Beginner/Intermediate (Mondays 7 pm)
Three 4 - week courses (Started on any month)

Learn Rhythm, Upper body movement, footwork, progressive moves with the cross body lead, inside turns, right turns with style, left turns with style, Chaînés, cross body leads with turns, the copa (in and out), back spot turn and other foundational moves.

Beg/Int Class Overview on Youtube

Intermediate (Mondays 8 pm)
New Material Every Month

Learn more styling, footwork and intricate move sequences. In this class we will take the foundational moves of the beginning/intermediate class and add even more complexity and style. To be taken as long as you wish.

Intermediate Class Overview on Youtube

Salsa Choreography Class (Mondays 9 - 11pm)
By Audition only (Auditions will be held approximately every 6 months)

Learn more choreography to perform salsa around the Reno area. It is highly recommended that you take a training course before auditioning for the performance class.

Tuesday Studio Classes

Drop-ins welcome (except for the performance class from 9 - 11 pm)

Bachata

Bachata originates from the Dominican Republic. It mixes boleros with traditional latin/carribean rhythms and is a guitar based music. During much of its history Bachata music was denigrated by Dominican society and associated with rural backwardness and delinquency. In the 1990s, bachata's instrumentation changed from acoustic Spanish guitar to electric steel string. The new electric bachata soon became an international phenomenon, and today bachata is as popular as salsa and merengue in most Latin American dancehalls.

PLEASE NOTE: When you progress to the upper levels of Bachata you are encouraged and allowed to take the lower levels for FREE. You must be paying for an upper level in order to take the lower levels for FREE.

Beginner (Tuesdays 6 pm)

One 4 - week course

A Bachata class that welcomes people who have never danced before and it challenges people who already have some experience. It’s starts with the “Bachata Moderna”, lower body movement, turns and some standard social dance moves. After that a few more fundamentals are covered.

Beginner/Intermediate (Tuesdays 7 pm)
Three 4 - week courses (Started on any month)

Learn more complex Bachata Moderna, introduction to Bachata Dominicana, lead and follow techniques, and a list of social dance moves expected to be know in the Bachata scene.

Intermediate (Tuesdays 8 pm)
New Material Every Month

Bachata Choreography Class (Tuesdays 9 - 11pm)
By Audition only (Auditions will be held approximately every 6 months)

Learn more choreography to perform Bachata around the Reno area. It is highly recommended that you take a training course before auditioning for the performance class.

Wednesday Studio Classes

Drop-ins welcome (except for the performance class from 9 - 11 pm)

"Mexico City" style Cumbia

Cumbia originates from the coasts of Colombia and Panama. However one of the styles of Cumbia danced around the world is Mexico City style.

PLEASE NOTE: When you progress to the upper levels of Cumbia you are encouraged and allowed to take the lower levels for FREE. You must be paying for an upper level in order to take the lower levels for FREE.

Beginner (Wednesday 6 pm)

One 4 - week course

Learn the basic step and the "kick" plus turns. Understand the differences between Cumbia and Salsa. Cool inside turns with some style will be introduced. The Cumbia Cross Body Lead (very different from the Salsa CBL) and standard social dance techniques will be introduced.

Beginner/Intermediate (Wednesdays 7 pm)
Three 4 - week courses (Started on any month)

Learn more complex Cumbia patterns. Learn the Mexico City step (forward and back). And start to learn a list of social dance moves that will give you success on the social dance floor.

Intermediate (Wednesdays 8 pm)
New Material Every Month

Cumbia Choreography Class (Wednesdays 9 - 11pm)
By Audition only (Auditions will be held approximately every 6 months)

Learn more choreography to perform Bachata around the Reno area. It is highly recommended that you take a training course before auditioning for the performance class.

4 week Training Classes

Intensives in Salsa, Bachata or Cumbia

No Drop-ins - Class time and location TBA

The training class is for people who want to improve on their dance technique. It is a 2 hour class with emphasis on technique, strength and style. Turn & Spin technique, Body Movement and In depth study of basic steps. All levels are encouraged. At least one month of a dance class with Salsa Reno is recommended.

Studio Class Prices

Drop-ins $15

Singles

Regular 4 - week class price for singles

$45 per person per 4 – week class
$80 for two 4 – week classes ($10 discount)
$115 for three 4 - week classes ($20 discount)

$150 for four 4 - week classes ($30 discount)

Singles - Early Bird Discount!

Pay by the Sunday before and save!!!
$40 if paid by the Sunday before ($5 discount)
$70 for 2 classes if paid early ($20 discount)
$100 for 3 classes if paid early ($35 discount)

$130 for 4 classes if paid early ($50 discount)

Couples

Regular 4 - week class price for couples

$80 per couple per 4 – week class ($10 discount)
$130 for two 4 - week classes ($50 discount)
$190 for three 4 - week classes ($80 discount)

$250 for four 4 - week classes ($110 discount)

Couples - Early Bird Discount

Pay by the Sunday before and save!!!
$70 if paid by the Friday before ($20 discount)
$110 for 2 classes if paid early ($70 discount)
$160 for 3 classes if paid early ($110 discount)

$210 for 4 classes if paid early ($150 discount)

Repeat Lower Levels of an evening for Free!!!
If you've paid for an upper level of Salsa, Bachata or Cumbia on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday you get to take the lower levels of that evening for FREE. Please be sure to fully understand the skills being taught in the lower levels before progressing to an upper level. Training classes not included!!!

New Student - Guarantee

Singles Prices
	3 Classes	2 Classes	1 Class
Regular Price	135.00	90.00	45.00
Multiple Class Discount	(20.00)	(10.00)	0.00
Price the week of class	115.00	80.00	45.00
Early Pay Discount (if paid Sunday before 4 - weeks)	(15.00)	(10.00)	(5.00)
Early Pay Price	100.00	70.00	40.00

Couples Prices
	3 Classes	2 Classes	1 Class
Regular Price	270.00	180.00	90.00
Multiple Class & Couples Discount	(70.00)	(40.00)	(10.00)
Price the week of class	200.00	140.00	80.00
Early Pay Discount (if paid Sunday before)	(30.00)	(20.00)	(10.00)
Early Pay Price	170.00	120.00	70.00