Salsa Ithaca

Come learn the latest and greatest country and pop line dance routines, with some timeless classics to boot. Expect to have tons of fun! Watch your memory improve. Exercise while having a blast. Activate brain serotonin – the happy hormone!

A fitness class with Fun energetic environment. Great music and great dance moves. Learn hiphop dances with a collective of adults. Dance for fun, dance for your fitness and join the growing community of movers here in Ithaca.

Bachata is a music and social dance form with origins in bolero, and made widely popular in the Dominican Republic. Its slow tempo, high pitch and pop creates a distinct sensual feel. Like Salsa, Bachata works off of a three-four step timing and relies on strong lead-follow connection. In this series, students will learn to recognize the classic 4/4 measure of Bachata, and build a foundational repertoire and techniques including lead-follow communication, timing, footwork, body movement, frame and posture.

The Salsa Ithaca team offers cultural events, classes, workshops and performance.

The Salsa Ithaca team offers Latin dance classes and workshops.

Its artistic director and choreographer, Miguel Malavé, hired him to be part of his staff as jazz instructor.

Gerald Iglesias began his dance training in The Classical Ballet and Contemporary Company in Mayaguéz, Puerto Rico.

That same year she performed as a professional dancer in the Somos Latinos company. From 2021 to 2024, she has worked with the DanSaril Project as a dancer, teacher, and choreographer, and as a dancer in the Soldance Company in the tourist center of Varadero.

Since February 2024, he has been residing in Ithaca and working as part of the Salsa Ithaca team, teaching Master Classes and workshops of both Latin, Afro-Cuban and percussion Dances with the aim of contributing to the development and preservation of Latin, Afro-Cuban and Caribbean cultures.

She worked at Pau Brasil Cabaret and danced French Cancan at the Eiffel Tower.

In addition, he served as a jazz, hip hop and reggaeton instructor for several schools, including the Western Ballet Theater with director and choreographer Maria “Nana” Badrena.

In 2008, she moved to Japan with the company “Shima Spain Mura” to dance the principal roles of a classic jazz show.

Born in 1984 in Valencia, Spain, Sandra Tomás Roig began dancing at the age of 6, ballet, flamenco, commercial dance, Latin dance, and acrobatic rock. At 18, she joined the Professional Conservatory of Ballet in Valencia where she had the soloist roles of “Esmeralda”, “Giselle,” and “Paquita”.

Born in 1984 in Valencia, Spain, Sandra Tomás Roig began dancing at the age of 6, ballet, flamenco, commercial dance, Latin dance, and acrobatic rock. At 18, she joined the Professional Conservatory of Ballet in Valencia where she had the soloist roles of “Esmeralda”, “Giselle,” and “Paquita”.

Born in 1984 in Valencia, Spain, Sandra Tomás Roig began dancing at the age of 6, ballet, flamenco, commercial dance, Latin dance, and acrobatic rock. At 18, she joined the Professional Conservatory of Ballet in Valencia where she had the soloist roles of “Esmeralda”, “Giselle,” and “Paquita”.

Born in 1984 in Valencia, Spain, Sandra Tomás Roig began dancing at the age of 6, ballet, flamenco, commercial dance, Latin dance, and acrobatic rock. At 18, she joined the Professional Conservatory of Ballet in Valencia where she had the soloist roles of “Esmeralda”, “Giselle,” and “Paquita”.

Born in 1984 in Valencia, Spain, Sandra Tomás Roig began dancing at the age of 6, ballet, flamenco, commercial dance, Latin dance, and acrobatic rock. At 18, she joined the Professional Conservatory of Ballet in Valencia where she had the soloist roles of “Esmeralda”, “Giselle,” and “Paquita”.

In addition, he served as a jazz, hip hop and reggaeton instructor for several schools, including the Western Ballet Theater with director and choreographer Maria “Nana” Badrena.

In addition, he served as a jazz, hip hop and reggaeton instructor for several schools, including the Western Ballet Theater with director and choreographer Maria “Nana” Badrena.

Participating in many Salsa & Bachata Congresses around the world. In 2004, Geraldo appeared as a dancer in the Hollywood Movie Dirty Dancing 2: Havana Nights filmed in Puerto Rico.

His dance school had over 200 students, many of whom were employed on TV shows, TV commercials, and as extras for Hollywood movies like Pirates of the Caribbean , Fast and Furious, etc.

Professor of modern dance technique at the Professional School of Art of Matanzas. Lisbet began her professional dance career in 2018 in the Babul Folkloric Ballet Company as part of its Social Service. Here, she participated in different events, shows, cultural and artistic galas, and national tours, gaining vast experience and raising her technical-artistic level.

From 2019, he began to work as a dancer in the Soldance Company in the province of Matanzas and as a teacher of Folkloric and General Dances at the Professional School of Dance of that province.

During the period he was part of this company, he participated in different galas, events and national and international tours. He was also part of the artistic technical council of the company and the Provincial Music Center as a dance specialist, participating as a jury in artistic evaluations of groups in the professional catalog of the province, as well as in dance competitions, festivals and provincial carnivals.

Michael teaches Salsa Casino style and other Latin nightclub partnered dances. His passion for Salsa and Latin music originates in his Puerto Rican cultural roots and appropriation of a world-Latin cultural aesthetic. Michael has studied Salsa formally with instructors in New York City, central New York, and New Jersey, and has learned informally in Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Spain.

Michael teaches Salsa Casino style and other Latin nightclub partnered dances. His passion for Salsa and Latin music originates in his Puerto Rican cultural roots and appropriation of a world-Latin cultural aesthetic. Michael has studied Salsa formally with instructors in New York City, central New York, and New Jersey, and has learned informally in Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Spain.

These classes prioritize grace, poise, and personal expression within various Latin dance genres. The emphasis is on developing confidence, flair, and the distinctive, stylized movements that characterize a feminine approach to dance.

These classes prioritize grace, poise, and personal expression within various Latin dance genres. The emphasis is on developing confidence, flair, and the distinctive, stylized movements that characterize a feminine approach to dance.

Join us for an exciting bachata class where connection meets creativity. Learn smooth sensual body movements, beautiful isolations, and elegant partner work designed for all levels. Whether you’re new to dance or looking to refine your skills, this class will help you feel confident, connected, and inspired on the dance floor.

Master the steps, feel the rhythm, connect with your partner, and dance with confidence. Fun, energetic, and engaging. Let’s salsa!

In our beginner percussion classes, participants will learn drumming and percussion technique, drawing on traditional and contemporary Afro-Cuban rhythms. These rhythms are rooted in the traditions of the West African slaves brought to Cuba and the Caribbean starting in the 17th century, and continuing through most of the 19th century. Some of the rhythms we learn maintain close similarity to their African antecedents, while others are more uniquely Cuban, Haitian, and Caribbean, influenced by the mix of African cultures as well as indigenous islanders and Europeans.

Connect to the rich traditions of Afro-Caribbean rhythm. Move your body with passion and flow. Learn from accomplished professional dancers and carriers of Afro-Cuban culture. Join an inspired and welcoming community. No experience necessary. Class is for all levels. Get ready to move, play, and challenge yourself!

This series introduces Casino, aka Cuban Salsa, preparing new and experienced dancers alike for a journey into one of the world’s most dynamic social dances. The areas of focus are: 1) Posture, body movement, and style; 2) Rhythm, coordination, and projection; 3) Basic step, variations, dance positions, and movement; and 4) Core figures. Once students have achieved these objectives, they will be ready to progress to the next level, where more complex and stylish content will be introduced. They will also be well-prepared to dance correctly and elegantly in social settings. Three levels are offered: 1, 2, and 3.

The Salsa Ithaca team offers cultural events, classes, workshops and performance.