Salsa Beginner 1

A progressive course focusing on learning basic salsa steps, timing and rhythm, proper turning technique and how to lead and follow well - all while having fun!

Salsa Beginner 2

This course strengthens what has been learned in Beginner 1. We will focus on timing, partner skills and dance floor etiquette as new steps are taught. Steps and turns will be linked into short turn patterns. Introduction to Merengue also included.

Salsa Beginner 3

This is an advanced beginner course and is a transition class from the beginner to intermediate level. Those interested in this class must already know the cross-body-lead and basic turn. A review of Merengue and the addition of Merengue turn patterns also included.

Salsa Intermediate 1

This course will focus on intermediate level turns and variations, how to spin better, how to remember shines and turn patterns and use them in different combinations & how to be a better leader and follower ~ in short, how to be a more complete dancer!

Salsa Intermediate 2 - 5

These courses will focus on more advanced turns and variations, how to spin better, how to remember shines and turn patterns and use them in different combinations, how to be a better leader and follower, how to add style to your dancing ~ in short, how to be a more complete dancer! Introduction to Cha Cha also included.

Salsa Advanced 1-12

This course focuses on advanced turn patterns with more intricate choreography and how to do shines well with a partner in front of you. Learn how to accent beats in the music, be more playful with the song and your dance partner and express yourself through styling. Prerequisite is Intermediate 5 or at least 1 year of salsa lessons and social dancing. Introduction to Dancing on 2 also included.

Advanced Salsa Challenge

Skill Development + all new turn patterns & shines (Jen & Clifton)

Step up to the challenge! This 9 week course focuses on taking your dancing to the next level. All new turn patterns and shines along with advanced level technique and skill development.

Salsa Performance Class

In this course, you will learn an entire choreographed salsa routine. This class will help to improve your memory of salsa turn patterns and shines, enhance your styling, improve your timing and musicality and learn dips. This class will challenge you to bring out your inner performer and will help to increase your confidence on the dancefloor, all while meeting new people and having fun!

Ladies' Styling

Add elegance, style and sexiness to your dancing! Learn how to add body and hip movements to your solo shines and partner work, incorporate fancy arm and hand styling to your dancing, improve your posture and balance and learn how to turn with more control. A confidence-building, women-only class suitable for any level of dancer!

Open Shines

Solo salsa footwork that is taught in short routines for ease of recall. Helps to greatly improve your timing, coordination and style, while having fun and getting a great workout!

Free Intro to Salsa Class

Never tried salsa before?  Not sure if you will like it?  Want to try a class before committing to an 8 week session?  Want to try something different with your friends on a Friday night?

Try a FREE Introductory salsa class at Steps Dance Studio.

Once a month, on Friday evenings from 7pm-8pm.  Everyone welcome!  No partner necessary!  No registration necessary, just show up

Bachata Level 1

Bachata Level 2

This class builds on what you learned in Bachata Level 1. This course will focus on more advanced turns and variations and how to add style and flavour to your dancing.  Body movement drills will help you add that sexiness that is needed to make this dance look effortless.

Bachata Performance Class

In this course, you will learn an entire choreographed bachata routine. This class will help you enhance your styling, improve your timing and musicality and learn dips. This class will challenge you to bring out your inner performer and will help to increase your confidence on the dancefloor, all while meeting new people and having fun!

Latin Hustle Level 1

This course will introduce salsa dancers to Latin Hustle turn patterns and arm styling and is perfect for salsa dancers with little or no Hustle experience.

For those of you who don't know what Latin Hustle is, think of applying all of your salsa turn patterns but to different music and therefore a different beat - it is so much fun!  Based on older dances such as the Mambo, the Hustle originated in the Latin communities in New York City and Florida in the 1970s. This was originally a line dance with a Salsa-like foot rhythm, that after some fusion with swing and eventual shortening of the count to "&1 2 3?, became the present "New York" Hustle. While Hustle may primarily be associated with the retro disco classics, it can also be danced to modern music, including rap and hip hop. From the Bee Gees and Donna Summer to Madonna and Will Smith, there is a lot of music out there appropriate for the hustle.

Latin Hustle FREE Practice: Everyone welcome for our FREE Latin Hustle practice Wednesdays from 9-10pm.

Latin Hustle Level 2

Have you taken our 8 week Latin Hustle course already or done several Hustle workshops in the past and want to add more variety to your dancing repertoire?  Here is your opportunity to learn multiple traveling turns, Diva walks, New York walks and more!

Latin Hustle Level 3

Latin Hustle FREE Practice

Everyone welcome for our FREE Latin Hustle practice Wednesdays from 9-10pm.

Brazilian Samba Level 1

In this class, Soraya will teach you Brazilian Samba, one of the most sensual dances in the world.  Samba will help you improve your rhythm, posture, strength and grace.  With sexy moves, fast footwork and very sensual hip shakes, you will dance to the music of Carnival, get a great workout and have fun!!

Samba Performance Class

In this class, Soraya will teach you Brazilian Samba choreography, one of the most sensual dances in the world.  You will improve your rhythm, posture, strength and grace.  Perfect your sexy moves, fast footwork and very sensual hip shakes, dance to the music of Carnival, and perform at one of the Steps Parties.

Urbanized Cha Cha Level 1

Cha cha music carries a very distinct beat and rhythm. If you listen carefully to most of today's Pop, R&B, House, and Reggae hits you can find that same unmistakable beat pattern.  This workshop will show you how to take your smooth cha cha steps, fuse them with some hard hitting Hip Hop moves and add some urban styling all while dancing to your favourite House, R & B or Cha Cha song.   Urbanized Cha Cha is a way to expand your dancing repertoire, become more versatile, and enjoy many different aspects of music and dance all at the same time.

Urbanized Cha Cha Level 2

Cha cha music carries a very distinct beat and rhythm. If you listen carefully to most of today's Pop, R&B, House, and Reggae hits you can find that same unmistakable beat pattern.  This workshop will show you how to take your smooth cha cha steps, fuse them with some hard hitting Hip Hop moves and add some urban styling all while dancing to your favourite House, R & B or Cha Cha song.   Urbanized Cha Cha is a way to expand your dancing repertoire, become more versatile, and enjoy many different aspects of music and dance all at the same time.

Become a Better Dancer Bootcamp with Jennifer Aucoin

Each week, focus on a different aspect of Salsa to become a better overall dancer. Leading, following, shine drills, spinning, styling, musicality & personality! All levels (Beginner 3 or higher)

Casino Rueda Bootcamp

Casino Rueda is a Cuban form of salsa often described as "Salsa in a Circle". Building on the basic salsa step, it combines new turn patterns with a rotational movement of the whole circle, exchanging partners continually throughout the song. It is a great way to interact with other people, have fun and add variety to your salsa at the same time!

Reggaeton

The latest craze out of Puerto Rico, you’ve heard Reggaeton music in the clubs and on the radio. Reggaeton mixes hip hop beats and Salsa rhythms. Now you’ve got a chance to learn the moves! This class combines Latin Caribbean spice with dancehall and urban flavour, tackling challenging technique, body isolations and musicality through hot combinations and sizzling choreographies ideal for anyone that loves to - or would love to - really get their groove on. All the reggaeton moves are done solo. Beginners welcome!