Salsa Cubana 1

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Level

Beginner

Styles

Salsa Cubana

Teachers

Robin Renggli & Ilya Vasilenko

Room

Hönggerberg, Raum der Stille

Costs

40.00 CHF for students, otherwise 80.00 CHF

Time
Wednesday, 19:00 - 20:15
02. March 2022 - 06. April 2022

Description

Salsa Cubana has got it all: phenomenal music, diverse rhythm patterns and a rich historical and cultural background, which is brought to you throughout the lyrics. You only need some basic steps to start dancing as a couple and then learn any of the playful, slightly rotating figures, which are typical for Salsa Cubana. This dance opens the door to related Cuban dance styles like Son, Rumba or the group dance called “Rueda de Casino”. Salsa Cubana provides the Caribbean feeling we are all longing for - so come, and dance with us!

Salsa 1:
In course 1 you will be introduced to the basic steps and the counting system of Salsa Cubana. You will learn to move in open and closed basic as a couple. Furthermore, we will show you “dile que no” and “dile que si” to switch elegantly between the basic patterns. You will also learn to do “enchufla” (left turn) and “enchufla para siempre” (multiple left turns).

Salsa Cubana has it all: singing melodies, moving rhythms, and a rich history and culture reflected in the yarning lyrics. With some exercising you will learn playful, spinning, and complex knotted figures. These mastered, enjoy the Cuban way of dancing as a couple or show off with your friends in a neatly synchronized Rueda de Casino. And that isn’t it, Salsa Cubana prepares you for numerous other Latin American dances like Son Cubano, Merengue, Bolero, and many more!

¡Ven a bailar!

Trailer for the Rueda de Casino: https://youtu.be/QjRihNwv-r8

In the first course level, you will be introduced to the basic steps and the rhythm of Salsa Cubana. As a couple, you will learn to move in open and closed positions - either as a leader or a follower. We will also show you how to switch elegantly between the basic steps. You will learn the first turns and finally have an introduction to Rueda de Casino.

Reviews

Reviews for Salsa Cubana 1

10. April 2024, 09:08 Teachers: Robin Renggli & Lena Meyer, Room: Hönggerberg, HXE

Really fun course. 100% recommend. I had never had any dance course before and it was quiet easy to follow. I was actually pleasantly surprised 😁

22. Sept. 2023, 12:51 Teachers: Lena Meyer & Robin Renggli, Room: Hönggerberg, Raum der Stille

It was absolutely lovely! Robin and Lena are incredibly energetic and thoughtful teachers and I'm super-motivated to continue my dancing-journey with them.

12. Nov. 2024, 00:04 Teachers: Kai Ott & Anaïse Vallée, Room: UZH Zentrum, GLT A-02

Es war eine super Experience! Ich habe ein neues Hobby entdeckt! Sollte jeder/jede mal ausprobieren.

04. Nov. 2024, 22:31 Teachers: Maddalena Davoli & Reto Zihlmann, Room: UZH Zentrum, GLT A-02

Sehr sympathische Kursleitende und gutes Lerntempo :)

03. Nov. 2024, 23:53 Teachers: Marla Kohli & Lukas Vögeli, Room: UZH Zentrum, GLT A-01

Marla und Lukas waren sehr fröhlich und motiviert zu unterrichten! Sie haben die Schritte und Technik sehr gut erklärt. Ich kann ein Kurs bei ihnen sehr empfehlen.

03. Nov. 2024, 23:53 Teachers: Maddalena Davoli & Reto Zihlmann, Room: UZH Zentrum, GLT A-02

The courses were amazing and very beginner-friendly! Reto and Maddalena are the perfect Salsa teachers😁

03. Nov. 2024, 23:53 Teachers: Marla Kohli & Lukas Vögeli, Room: UZH Zentrum, GLT A-01

Take it!

16. April 2024, 14:07 Teachers: Larissa Schuh & Tanja, Room: UZH Zentrum, GLT A-02

Great course!

11. April 2024, 18:29 Teachers: Lukas Vögeli & Marla Kohli, Room: GZ Grünau

Amazing course and teachers, recommended!

10. April 2024, 09:33 Teachers: Lukas Vögeli & Marla Kohli, Room: GZ Grünau

Great teaching!

09. April 2024, 21:15 Teachers: Nadine Lee & Silvan Meyer, Room: UZH Zentrum, GLT A-03

If you want to have the basics of salsa and have fun, this is the place :)

08. April 2024, 20:43 Teachers: Nadine Lee & Silvan Meyer, Room: UZH Zentrum, GLT A-03

Nice intro to Salsa. Had much fun and learned a lot.

07. April 2024, 21:58 Teachers: Nadine Lee & Silvan Meyer, Room: UZH Zentrum, GLT A-03

The course was a good start in salsa Cubana. I learnt quite a few things and would like to continue too.

04. April 2024, 13:42 Teachers: Tristan Reinhard & Heidi Lee, Room: UZH Zentrum, GLT A-03

Tristan und Heidi sind ein tolles Team. Sie haben jede (auch noch so kleine) Frage beantwortet und waren immer gut drauf. Sie haben uns auch immer wieder ermutigt in die Bananenreiferei zu gehen, was zu tollen Abenden geführt hat.

07. Nov. 2023, 22:01 Teachers: Lukas Vögeli & Marla Kohli, Room: UZH Zentrum, GLT A-01

Great courses, great teachers, great dance 💃💃💃

02. Nov. 2023, 16:10 Teachers: Ramona Muentener & Silvan Meyer, Room: UZH Zentrum, GLT A-03

This course is absolutely amazing. Silvan and Ramona are super nice and they are great teachers. Their advice was always very helpful and on point.

02. Nov. 2023, 16:10 Teachers: Sophia Boyer & Stefan Feusi, Room: UZH Zentrum, GLT A-02

Amazing! Funny, relaxed and yet so informative. As soon as the lesson was over I was already looking forward to the next one.

02. Nov. 2023, 11:54 Teachers: Sophia Boyer & Stefan Feusi, Room: UZH Zentrum, GLT A-02

They are both great teachers, we had a lot of fun and are looking forward to have them as our teachers for salsa 2

02. Nov. 2023, 11:44 Teachers: Sophia Boyer & Stefan Feusi, Room: UZH Zentrum, GLT A-02

Great energy and vibe during the lessons! Always smiling Sophia and 'commander' Stafan make the learning process really fun.

01. Nov. 2023, 08:37 Teachers: Ramona Muentener & Silvan Meyer, Room: UZH Zentrum, GLT A-03

I came for the salsa but stayed for the jokes and tension between the teachers ^^

28. Oct. 2023, 18:24 Teachers: Sophia Boyer & Stefan Feusi, Room: UZH Zentrum, GLT A-02

STUNNING TEACHING. AMAZING PEOPLE. BEST PART OF MY WEEK EVERY WEEK. CANNOT RECOMMEND ENOUGH!

27. Oct. 2023, 14:43 Teachers: Sophia Boyer & Stefan Feusi, Room: UZH Zentrum, GLT A-02

They made the course really fun! We learned a lot and had a great time :)

05. Aug. 2023, 13:11 Teachers: Heidi Lee & Tristan Reinhard, Room: UZH Irchel, Y25-H-92

This class was really fun! Really good for anyone wanting to try out Salsa for the first time as it’s only for 6 weeks. The teachers are super helpful and everyone in the class was motivated so the atmosphere was super nice:)

04. June 2023, 21:54 Teachers: Tristan Reinhard & Heidi Lee, Room: UZH Zentrum, GLT A-02

Great course that motivated me to pursue Salsa further!

04. June 2023, 18:08 Teachers: Tristan Reinhard & Heidi Lee, Room: UZH Zentrum, GLT A-02

Amazing environment. Amazing teachers. You have the possibility to dance with many people.

04. June 2023, 16:07 Teachers: Tristan Reinhard & Heidi Lee, Room: UZH Zentrum, GLT A-02

Heidi and Tristan made the course a lot of fun and explained all the new steps, figures and turns with a lot of enthusiasm, detail and patience. This was a great way to get a taste of dancing salsa.

Reviews the teachers got for other courses

12. June 2023, 20:30 Salsa Cubana 6 with Ilya Vasilenko & Robin Renggli, Room: Hönggerberg, Raum der Stille

A wonderful course with an incredibly funny atmosphere by Robin and Ylia. I liked the figures and the Rueda de Casino parts, the lead changes, the styling options and the energy! :D

03. Nov. 2024, 23:53 Salsa Cubana 3 with Leonor Kotoun & Ilya Vasilenko, Room: Hönggerberg, Raum der Stille

Absolutely amazing class! Both teachers think a lot about their teaching and are at the same time experts in Salsa. Highly recommed.

03. Nov. 2024, 23:53 Beyond Salsa 6 with Leonor Kotoun & Ilya Vasilenko, Room: Hönggerberg, Raum der Stille

Very interesting course. The title "beyond Salsa" captures it well. You get introduced to other Cuban dance forms that you can integrate into your Salsa dancing.

03. Nov. 2024, 23:53 Salsa Cubana 3 with Leonor Kotoun & Ilya Vasilenko, Room: Hönggerberg, Raum der Stille

Leonor and Ilya teach an excellent course. The transition from Salsa 2 to Salsa 3 is certainly not an easy one and the learning curve can be steep at times. However, Leonor and Ilya make it a piece of cake. They are always happy and eager to check your style, explain steps, or give tips to improve your musicality. I can't wait for Salsa 4!

03. Nov. 2024, 23:53 Salsa Cubana 3 with Leonor Kotoun & Ilya Vasilenko, Room: Hönggerberg, Raum der Stille

Eine absolute Empfehlung!

30. May 2024, 11:07 Salsa Cubana 2 with Leonor Kotoun & Ilya Vasilenko, Room: Hönggerberg, Raum der Stille

Great recap videos! You learn a lot about cuban salsa. Makes fun to participate in the course!

29. May 2024, 21:47 Salsa Cubana 2 with Leonor Kotoun & Ilya Vasilenko, Room: Hönggerberg, Raum der Stille

Ilya and Leonor are great with their method, style, tips and attention to minute details. Their lesson is very wholesome and perhaps one of the best at TQ

29. May 2024, 17:10 Salsa Cubana 2 with Leonor Kotoun & Ilya Vasilenko, Room: Hönggerberg, Raum der Stille

Ilya and Leonor did a fantastic job teaching, the course was engaging, instructive, and fun!

29. May 2024, 08:51 Salsa Cubana 2 with Lena Meyer & Robin Renggli, Room: Hönggerberg, HXE

Robin and Lena are excellent teachers, and the class is really great fun!

28. April 2024, 20:02 Salsa Crash Course with Robin Renggli & Lena Meyer, Room: Spirgarten

The teachers were an absolute gem. Clear precise explanations and fantastic energy and atmosphere.

14. April 2024, 21:15 Salsa Cubana 5 with Leonor Kotoun & Ilya Vasilenko, Room: Hönggerberg, Raum der Stille

Leonor Kotoun & Ilya Vasilenko are very dedicated teachers and good dancers. They organise the Salsa class in a very varied way and attach great importance to developing a good sense of rhythm.

12. April 2024, 09:42 Salsa Cubana 5 with Lena Meyer & Robin Renggli, Room: Hönggerberg, HXE

Lena and Robin are amazing teachers: competent, helpful and fun as well. Salsa 5 figures built upon moves from previous classes and are really enjoyable to dance once mastered. Can't wait for Salsa 6!

09. April 2024, 10:51 Salsa Ladystyle with Robin Renggli, Room: Hönggerberg, HXE

This was an amazing way to find ways to not only improvise but also feel more comfortable when improvising taught with lots of love to details by Robin. I would definitely sign up if you see her teaching the course!

07. April 2024, 22:37 Salsa Ladystyle with Robin Renggli, Room: Hönggerberg, HXE

Very useful if you want to learn more pasitos and choreo parts to implement into your dance. It was fun and insightful to also take some time to focus on isolations and details that do not get enough attention during the regular classes.

15. Dec. 2023, 12:31 Salsa Cubana 3 with Lena Meyer & Robin Renggli, Room: Hönggerberg, HXE

I can recommend any and all Salsa-Cubana-classes by Robin and Lena! They have a great vibe, super-helpful feedback, and are incredibly competent! 11/10 would recommend!!!

14. Dec. 2023, 16:08 Salsa Cubana 3 with Lena Meyer & Robin Renggli, Room: Hönggerberg, HXE

Very fun environment as well as a great way to learn Salsa.

14. Dec. 2023, 14:07 Salsa Cubana 3 with Lena Meyer & Robin Renggli, Room: Hönggerberg, HXE

Robin and Lena are amazing! The energy and love they put into every single class had all of us laughing and having a great time. I learned way more than I thought I could and always left with a smile on my face!

14. Dec. 2023, 14:00 Salsa Cubana 6 with Ilya Vasilenko & Leonor Kotoun, Room: Hönggerberg, Raum der Stille

The true culmination of Salsa courses. Ilya and Leonor are amazing teachers: They know (and feel) their stuff and they are always fun yet concentrated. The pace is demanding but doable.

14. Dec. 2023, 13:42 Salsa Cubana 6 with Ilya Vasilenko & Leonor Kotoun, Room: Hönggerberg, Raum der Stille

Ilya and Leonor are great teachers with a keen focus on musicality. At the same time, their course is lighthearted and very enjoyable. Definitely recommended!

14. Dec. 2023, 12:44 Salsa Cubana 6 with Ilya Vasilenko & Leonor Kotoun, Room: Hönggerberg, Raum der Stille

Enthusiastic and passionate teachers!

19. Nov. 2023, 21:48 Salsa Crash Course with Lena Meyer & Robin Renggli, Room: Hönggerberg, Raum der Stille

Really enjoyed the class! Learned a lot and it was taught in a really fun way

02. Nov. 2023, 12:18 Salsa Cubana 4 with Robin Renggli & Lena Meyer, Room: Hönggerberg, HXE

Lena and Robin are fantastic teachers, they make dancing salsa fun! The ambience in the class was very relaxed while a lot of cool new figures were introduced and the progress was fairly fast paced. Bonus points for the personalized feedback and tips.

02. Nov. 2023, 08:07 Salsa Cubana 4 with Robin Renggli & Lena Meyer, Room: Hönggerberg, HXE

Better organised than other times. Figures had more structure, were presented together and how they can be combined. Very good job Lena & Robin

01. Nov. 2023, 13:28 Salsa Cubana 2 with Robin Renggli & Lena Meyer, Room: Hönggerberg, HXE

Robin and Lena are simple amazing teachers!! 10/10 would recommend!

31. Oct. 2023, 18:09 Salsa Cubana 2 with Robin Renggli & Lena Meyer, Room: Hönggerberg, HXE

Lena and Robin were wonderful! Some of the best teachers I have had through tanzquotient. Super helpful and clear with explaining the moves, and also funny and made the course a joy.

30. Oct. 2023, 12:18 Salsa Cubana 5 with Leonor Kotoun & Ilya Vasilenko, Room: Hönggerberg, Raum der Stille

Leonor and Ilya are highly skilled teachers with an unmatched knowledge of Salsa Cubana and its origins! So if you are looking for a fun and educational course, Leonor and Ilya are the teachers for you.

28. Oct. 2023, 03:50 Salsa Cubana 2 with Robin Renggli & Lena Meyer, Room: Hönggerberg, HXE

Amazing course with highly motivated teachers. Definitely recommend, I like how the skills improve every week

27. Oct. 2023, 14:47 Salsa Cubana 5 with Leonor Kotoun & Ilya Vasilenko, Room: Hönggerberg, Raum der Stille

Great course, Ilya and Leonor are very competent and fun teachers.

23. Sept. 2023, 11:55 Salsa Cubana 3 with Robin Renggli & Lena Meyer, Room: Hönggerberg, Raum der Stille

Lena and Robin were fantastic teachers. They always radiated positive energy and made the class a fun environment to learn and progress in Salsa. They introduced a lot of new figures and took the time to give general as well as personalized tips.

22. Sept. 2023, 14:45 Salsa Cubana 3 with Robin Renggli & Lena Meyer, Room: Hönggerberg, Raum der Stille

Great teachers for a great course! Robin and Lena are knowledgeable and fun, their course is enjoyable and teaches a lot.

22. Sept. 2023, 14:06 Salsa Cubana 4 with Ilya Vasilenko & Leonor Kotoun, Room: Hönggerberg, Raum der Stille

Ilya and Leonor are great teachers! I highly recommend their class 💃🕺

30. July 2023, 14:33 Salsa Cubana 3 with Ilya Vasilenko & Leonor Kotoun, Room: Hönggerberg, Raum der Stille

Leonor and Ilya were phenomenal teachers, infusing the class with boundless energy. Their clear explanations of body movements and Cuban motion made the figures a breeze to follow. Rueda de Casino was a blast! Can't wait to dance with them again!

05. June 2023, 08:08 Salsa Cubana 2 with Robin Renggli & Lena Meyer, Room: UZH Irchel, Y25-H-92

Lot of fun!

04. June 2023, 18:55 Salsa Cubana 4 with Lena Meyer & Robin Renggli, Room: UZH Irchel, Y25-H-92

Robin and Lena give a great class, not just with interesting figures and lots of help to get them right, but also an energy that just makes it really fun to take the class.