Salsa Cubana 1

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Level

Beginner

Styles

Salsa Cubana

Teachers

Leonor Kotoun & Ilya Vasilenko

Room

Hönggerberg, Raum der Stille

Costs

35.00 CHF for students, otherwise 70.00 CHF

Time
Tuesday, 19:00 - 20:15
27. June 2023 - 25. July 2023

Description

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

12. Nov. 2024, 00:04 Teachers: Kai Ott & Anaïse ValléeRoom: 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 ZihlmannRoom: UZH Zentrum, GLT A-02
Sehr sympathische Kursleitende und gutes Lerntempo :)
03. Nov. 2024, 23:53 Teachers: Marla Kohli & Lukas VögeliRoom: 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 ZihlmannRoom: 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 VögeliRoom: UZH Zentrum, GLT A-01
Take it!
16. April 2024, 14:07 Teachers: Larissa Schuh & TanjaRoom: UZH Zentrum, GLT A-02
Great course!
11. April 2024, 18:29 Teachers: Lukas Vögeli & Marla KohliRoom: GZ Grünau
Amazing course and teachers, recommended!
10. April 2024, 09:33 Teachers: Lukas Vögeli & Marla KohliRoom: GZ Grünau
Great teaching!
10. April 2024, 09:08 Teachers: Robin Renggli & Lena MeyerRoom: 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 😁
09. April 2024, 21:15 Teachers: Nadine Lee & Silvan MeyerRoom: 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 MeyerRoom: 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 MeyerRoom: 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 LeeRoom: 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 KohliRoom: UZH Zentrum, GLT A-01
Great courses, great teachers, great dance 💃💃💃
02. Nov. 2023, 16:10 Teachers: Ramona Muentener & Silvan MeyerRoom: 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 FeusiRoom: 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 FeusiRoom: 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 FeusiRoom: 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 MeyerRoom: 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 FeusiRoom: 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 FeusiRoom: UZH Zentrum, GLT A-02
They made the course really fun! We learned a lot and had a great time :)
22. Sept. 2023, 12:51 Teachers: Lena Meyer & Robin RenggliRoom: 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.
05. Aug. 2023, 13:11 Teachers: Heidi Lee & Tristan ReinhardRoom: 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 LeeRoom: UZH Zentrum, GLT A-02
Great course that motivated me to pursue Salsa further!
04. June 2023, 18:08 Teachers: Tristan Reinhard & Heidi LeeRoom: 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 LeeRoom: 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

03. Nov. 2024, 23:53 Salsa Cubana 3 with Leonor Kotoun & Ilya VasilenkoRoom: 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 VasilenkoRoom: 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 VasilenkoRoom: 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 VasilenkoRoom: Hönggerberg, Raum der Stille
Eine absolute Empfehlung!
30. May 2024, 11:07 Salsa Cubana 2 with Leonor Kotoun & Ilya VasilenkoRoom: 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 VasilenkoRoom: 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 VasilenkoRoom: Hönggerberg, Raum der Stille
Ilya and Leonor did a fantastic job teaching, the course was engaging, instructive, and fun!
14. April 2024, 21:15 Salsa Cubana 5 with Leonor Kotoun & Ilya VasilenkoRoom: 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.
14. Dec. 2023, 14:00 Salsa Cubana 6 with Ilya Vasilenko & Leonor KotounRoom: 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 KotounRoom: 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 KotounRoom: Hönggerberg, Raum der Stille
Enthusiastic and passionate teachers!
30. Oct. 2023, 12:18 Salsa Cubana 5 with Leonor Kotoun & Ilya VasilenkoRoom: 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.
27. Oct. 2023, 14:47 Salsa Cubana 5 with Leonor Kotoun & Ilya VasilenkoRoom: Hönggerberg, Raum der Stille
Great course, Ilya and Leonor are very competent and fun teachers.
22. Sept. 2023, 14:06 Salsa Cubana 4 with Ilya Vasilenko & Leonor KotounRoom: 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 KotounRoom: 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!
08. Feb. 2024, 14:49 Movimentos - Focus Workshops Salsa Cubana with Leonor KotounRoom: Hönggerberg, ASVZ Arena 3
Leonor is an amazing dancer but also an amazing teacher! She has a huge knowledge of Cuban culture and dances, and always came to class super prepared. The lessons were very structured but also a lot of fun! Would love to take more workshops like this with her :)
12. June 2023, 20:30 Salsa Cubana 6 with Ilya Vasilenko & Robin RenggliRoom: 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