Question 1

Open Group Classes

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Group classes at Masacote are organized in stages. Each stage focuses on developing specific skills necessary for later complexity. We place particular importance on fundamentals during the initial stages and thus recommend students always start with the Stage 1 classes. Below is a list of the classes we often teach:  Afro Cuban Fusion Afro Cuban dance classes explore a fusion of the movements & culture of folkloric Cuban dance. One stage for all skills offered.   Bachata Bachata originates from the Dominican Republic. Our classes focus on musical groove and partner connection. Two stages are offered.   Cha Cha No longer a limited intensive, Cha Cha now joins our schedule full-time! Attention will be placed on: cha cha music timing, partner connection, footwork & partnerwork repertoire building.   Cuban Son Son is a dance and music style that originated in the eastern part of Cuba. Son spread across the island, Caribbean, and later to New York to become the root of what we now call Salsa. Son also provides the structural base for Casino, commonly known as Cuban Salsa. In this weekly class we begin to develop basic concepts and musicality for Son social dancing.  Dance Fusion Incorporate various styles of dance into your salsa repertoire and creative process to support the intuitive expression of your movement and dance.   Movement Technique Focus on footwork technique, weight placement, and musical awareness. Build up stronger, faster footwork while learning to build more rhythmic connections.   Rumba Rumba is a Cuban folkloric, secular dance. Our classes focus on individual movement isolation and dance fusion. One stage for all skills offered.   Salsa Masacote teaches NY Style Salsa On 2, centered around the Tumbao rhythm of the congas. Classes are separated into four stages of partnering and footwork. Masacote newcomers with prior Salsa On 2 experience may begin in Salsa 1+. All others must start in Salsa 1. Higher stages require coach approval, and students are moved up as they become proficient in the skills at each stage.  Qigong & Meditation Cultivate peace of mind and tranquility by learning some basic techniques of meditative practices for aligning mind, body and soul.

Question 2

Intensives

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Intensive programs are organized in 3-12 month blocks and are not included in the memberships. Full session is required to participate, and spots are limited. Contact us for information on upcoming Intensives.   Latin Music Percussion Intensives Offered every 3 months. Students learn about the music and how to play the instruments. No prior music experience necessary. Instruments are provided.   Dance Intensives Offered every season. Dance intensives take a deeper dive into technique vs. repertoire. Past intensives include styling and salsa technique.

Question 3

Student Performance Teams

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Student Performance Teams are organized in 4-6 month blocks over the spring and fall semesters and are not included in the memberships. Full session is required to participate, and spots are limited. Contact us for information on upcoming performance teams.  Student Performance Classes Offered spring and fall. Students drill technique and learn choreography. Salsa Partnering performance classes start in January/February. Salsa Footwork/Movement performance classes start in September/October. Both of these groups train on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30pm-10:30pm.

Question 4

MASA2

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MASA2: Professional Track Program MASA2 is a one-year coaching program that launches every February. It is designed for dancers seeking to train with Masacote in a direct, challenging setting for staff and dancer development. Application required. This group trains on Mondays from 7:30pm-10pm.

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