Salsa Solo Mission
Level Up Your Salsa Skills Fast, Without a Partner
The structure of salsa music and how to recognize its patterns
Can’t find anyone to practice with?
Wish you could be improving quicker?
Not sure what to work on when you’re solo?
Not having a partner is the reality for most people, but what they don’t realize is that there’s SO MUCH you can learn and practice on your own.
We’re going to give you the tools to start improving faster and make the most of your situation – because that’s what successful people do!
Did you know by improving yourself as an individual you’ll improve how you dance with a partner at the same time?
Sharpen Your Salsa Skills Without a Partner
No more excuses, it’s time to skyrocket your solo abilities!
What you’ll learn (without a partner)…
Learn from 3X Canadian Salsa Champs and World Salsa Summit Medalists, Patrick and Scarlet. Watch them dance.
What’s Included
Preview the Syllabus Below to get a Feel for What You’ll Learn
Salsa On1 Lessons
Salsa Shines & Footwork On1
- Right Turn
- Left Turn
- Half and Half to the Right
- Step Touch
- Drop 7
- Suzie Q
- Reverse Walks
- Semi Circle
- In and Outs
- Mambo Taps
- In & Out Mambo Taps
- Side Cross
- Hook Step
- Broken Left Turn
- Push Step
- Push Step Double
- Push Step Point
- Push Step Cha Cha
- Chuck Step
- Reverse Grapevine (Full Nelson)
- Side Charge
- Swing Step (Front-Back)
- Two Corner Swing
- Four Corner Swing
- Rotational Swing
- Bachata Kick & Roll
- Beginner Footwork Challenge
- Intermediate Footwork Challenge
- Advanced Footwork Challenge
- Brush it Off (Low Intermediate Combo)
Salsa On2 Lessons
Salsa Shines & Footwork On2
- Right Turn
- Left Turn
- Half and Half to the Right
- Step Touch
- Drop 7
- Suzie Q
- Reverse Walks
- Semi Circle
- In and Outs
- Mambo Taps
- In & Out Mambo Taps
- Side Cross
- Hook Step
- Broken Left Turn
- Push Step
- Push Step Double
- Push Step Point
- Push Step Cha Cha
- Chuck Step
- Reverse Grapevine (Full Nelson)
- Side Charge
- Swing Step
- Two Corner Swing
- Four Corner Swing
- Rotational Swing
- Bachata Kick & Roll
- On2 Shines Challenge Part I (Beginner)
- On2 Shines Challenge Part II (Intermediate)
- On2 Shines Challenge Part III (Advanced)
- Brush it Off (Low Intermediate Combo)
Workshops
Lead Technique Crash Course
Video demos are not available for this workshop.
This mini-course will change the way you dance forever. It contains all the most important concept you need to know to become an amazing lead and you won’t find it anywhere else on the internet.
- Structure of the dance: line of dance and rails
- Changing the line of dance
- The centre of the dance
- Posture for leads
- Framing for leads: big wheel vs. small wheel
- The common centre and framing the follows
- Cause and effect
- Different types of leads
- Connecting into the hands
- Conclusion: where to go from here
Follow Technique Crash Course
Video demos are not available for this workshop.
This mini-course will change the way you dance forever. It contains all the most important concepts you need to know to become an amazing follow and you won’t find it anywhere else on the internet.
- Structure of the dance: line of dance & rails
- How the lead changes the line of dance & how to follow it
- Don’t try to pass
- Posture for follows
- Arms light as a feather
- The common centre
- How your arms should feel
- Connecting into the hands
- Conclusion: where to go from here
Create Your Own Combos
This series is all about giving you the tools and concepts you need to begin exploring new move variations, creating your own combos, and modifying patterns you already know. Expect to get inspired!
- Introduction: how to approach this series
- Handholds
- Tracing
- Turns from the Shoulders and Hips
- He Turns She Turns
- Locks & Cutting Motions
- Hand Tosses
- Hair Brushes
- Checks and Blocks
- How to Link and Remember Moves
- How to Make Simple Moves More Complex
- How to Make Complex Moves Simpler
- Summary
Body Movement
Body movement technique makes you look good and enables you to better connect with your partners, feel the music, and do more advanced moves – both smoother and faster.
Video demos not available for these workshops.
Beginner Body Movement
- Hip Movement
- Arm Isolations (Basic Triangles)
- Hips & Arms Together
- Step Sequence
- Putting Your Basic Movements Together
Advanced Body Movement
- Working Your Ankles
- Figure 8 Hip Isolations
- Rib Cage & Shoulder Isolations
- Arm Isolations (Advanced Triangles)
- Stepping With Figure 8’s
- Stepping With Upper Body Movement
- Leading From the Pelvis
- Putting Your Advanced Movements Together
Musicality
Video demos not available for these workshops.
What you’ll learn:
- How to Count Salsa Music
- Rhythm Recognition – The Piano
- Salsa Song Structure (Son-Montuno)
- Song Structure Walks-Throughs
- Call & Response
Turn Technique On1 & On2
Video demos are not available for this workshop.
What you’ll learn:
- Half turn technique
- Inside turn technique
- Outside turn technique
- Inside 2.5 turn technique
- Sequence of events in your turns
- Spotting
How to Convert from On1 to On2 Timing
Are you an On1 dancer that wants to try dancing On2? This conversion workshop will give you a simple introduction and system to switch your timing from On1 to On2. Once you’ve got this new timing under your belt, you’ll be able to explore a whole new world of salsa musicality.
Video demos not available for this workshop.
What you’ll learn:
- Prerequisites to dancing On1 and On2
- Converting your salsa basic to On2
- Practicing your various basics On2
- Learning the basic right turn On2
- Practicing the basic right turn On2
- Learning the cross body lead On2
- Practicing the cross body lead On2
- Tips for converting to On2 timing
Different Ways to Dance On2
Did you know there are different ways you can dance salsa On2?
Dancing On2 connects you more closely with the instruments in salsa music and it’s a huge reason why so many people love it. In this workshop, we’ll take you through each way you can dance on2, showing you how and when to adapt your dancing to the various instruments.
Video demos not available for this workshop.
Here are the six ways you’ll learn to dance On2:
- Son Cubano
- Classic Mambo
- Cha-Cha-Cha
- Classic Mambo on Clave (Palladium Era)
- Modern Mambo (Popularized by Eddie Torres)
- Modern Way to Dance On Clave
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Common Questions
Who is Dance Dojo for?
People who want to radically improve their salsa dancing, have more fun with their social dance partners, and even perform, compete or teach. Students and teachers from all over the world use Dance Dojo to improve their salsa.
People who want tried and tested teaching methods and realize that strong fundamentals are the key to excelling. Our online lessons can take you as far as you want to go, giving you the tools, technique and confidence you need to let go, have more fun and express yourself in the moment!
Everything we create builds off of these values, taking you from square one to an advanced understanding of dance and music. It’s going to be a fun ride, that we can promise!
I attend salsa classes in person. Will these lessons help?
Absolutely. There’s nothing like having an arsenal of lessons available to you whenever you want to practice or check to see if your technique is right. The videos you take of your instructors at the end of class often don’t have detailed step-by-step breakdowns, and it’s easy to forget things. These online lessons serve as an excellent supplement and you can watch them anytime.
What’s the difference between “On 1″ and “On 2″ salsa?
“On 1″ and “On 2″ refer to the timing of your steps. On 1 is the most common timing throughout North America and Latin America, but in New York and Puerto Rico, On 2 is the preference. If you’re unsure where to start go with On 1. You can always jump into On 2 later. It’s just a timing thing. All the techniques are the same.
Note: you get access to ALL lessons, including both On1 and On2 timing.
Can I get support during my learning process?
Yes! We have a private Facebook Group where we encourage everyone to share their progress and ask questions. You can also email us anytime. Our goal is to make your learning experience amazing. We also love your feedback – click here to email us.
Payments & Refunds
Do I need a credit card to join?
No! We use Paypal so your payments can come directly from your PayPal account. Also, some debit cards can function as credit cards and we also accept those.
How do subscription payments work?
Subscription payments are charged to your credit card or PayPal account automatically, so you don’t lose access to your lessons. You can cancel your subscription anytime from your My Account area, when logged in.
Your card will be charged on the same day as you originally subscribed to the plan. For example, if you subscribed to a monthly plan on October 14, then we will charge on the 14th of each month. If the date does not occur every billing cycle (e.g., you subscribed on the 31st, but the next month only has 30 days), then we will simply charge on the last day of the month.) As soon as you’ve paid, you will receive (or retain) access to all the lessons designated to the subscription plan you have chosen.
Do you offer refunds?
We’re extremely confident in our salsa lessons, so we offer a no-risk 30 day money back guarantee. If you’re not satisfied for any reason just let us know.
Note: refunds can take 5-10 business days for the money to reach you (it’s just how the banking system works).
How do I cancel my membership?
Cancel your salsa membership anytime from your My Account page. Once you cancel, you’ll still have access to your lessons for the period you’ve paid for, but you won’t be charged again for the next period.