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Beginning
Beg Bachata

Get your hips rocking in the beginners Bachata dance class.

Bachata is, at its core, a folk dance with simple steps. New dancers and seasoned "salseros" alike can learn the basic step in 30 seconds! Unlike salsa, much of the style appears in basic steps, so get ready to work your hips!

No partner is necessary, so sign up today!

Beginning
Beg Bacunao Style Rumba

Learn the stylish and sexy variation of Rumba dancing: the Atomic ballroom Beginning Bacuno Rumba Class.

This class is a great way to get your hips moving! Learn the basics of this fun dance today.

Beginning
Beg Casino Rueda

Learn the dance that birthed Salsa dancing: the Atomic Ballroom Beginning Casino Rueda Class

As Caribbean as its origins are, salsa is distinctly American . It evolved in no small part from its original Cuban style, called “Casino”, which is still danced in Cuba and around the world.

Casino Rueda is a fun, group-based social mixer version of Casino… everyone dances in a circle, everyone switches partners repeatedly, and everyone has a great time!

Come and see what this party of a dance is all about.

Beginning
Beg Cha Cha for Salsa Dancers

Learn to dance the Cha-Cha like they do it in salsa clubs

So what’s that Latin music that sounds like salsa but slower? It's the Cha-cha Cuba’s second most famous dance export. And in this class you will learn to dance it night-club style

Beginning
Beg Latin

Learn some Basic Latin Dancing.

This class covers many different Latin dances and the type of dance changes from week to week. It's great for beginners wanting to just get out there and dance.

Type of dance will be posted three weeks prior to class

Beginning
Beg Rumba

Learn the basic of Latin slow-dancing: the Atomic Ballroom Beginners Rumba Class

Looking for a romantic, sensual, Latin dance that showcases slow, sexy body movement? THe rumba is your dance; forfeiting some of the smoothness of its cousin the Bolero for sharp movements, swaying hips, and lots of attitude!

This class is an overview of posture and frame, along with moves like box steps, open breaks, and underarm turns.

Enroll today and learn to dance great songs such as Toni Braxton's "Unbreak My Heart".

Beginning
Beg Salsa

Take your first step into the world of Salsa dancing:the Atomic Ballroom Beginners Salsa Class

In this class you will learn the basics of the salsa. No experience is necessary and the topic will be different every week but first time drop-in's are welcome.

Beginning
Beg Salsa Series: Basics (D)
I always want this class to be a place where the first-time dancer can feel right at home, but the returning dancer can feel like they’re ready to transition up to intermediate classes. This class is less about stringing a long series of basic moves together, and more about taking one basic move, and learning important variations on it. Expect to try lots of different moves in this class.
Beginning
Beg Salsa Series: Claro que si

A class that lets beginners build up their Salsa Dancing skills: the atomic ballroom beginning Salsa series class.

This month long course will take you on a journey though stylizing your Salsa basics while solidifying your foundation. So get ready to shake-a shake-a!

Beginning
Beg Salsa: Basic Combinations

Learn the combi9nations that make Salsa Dancing Fun: the Atomic Ballroom Beginning Salsa Combination's Class

These are the basics of being creative and thinking ahead in your dancing. Learn one simple move, then learn a second, and then practice various ways to put the two together.

Beginning
Beg Salsa: Basic Crossbody Leads

Perfecting your fundimentals:the Atomic Ballroom Beginning Slasa "Cross body leads" Class

The Cross-body Lead is one of Salsa’s fundamental moves. If you want to know the move that will really get you rockin on the dance floor sign up for this class today.

Beginning
Beg Salsa: Basic Open Breaks

Learn to conect with your partner:the Atomic Ballroom Bigining Salsa "open Breaks" class

Looking for slightly trickier moves or thinking about transitioning to Intermediate Salsa? Guaranteed to challenge leads and follows to think a little bit outside the basics, open breaks are your ticket to stepping up your salsa.

Beginning
Beg Salsa: Basic Salsa

Learn one of the worlds most popular Latin dances: the Atomic Ballroom Beginning Salsa class.

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This class teaches the fundamentals of dancing Salsa so you can get out there and party! No partner necesssary so sign up today.

Beginning
Beg Salsa: Basic Turns

Feel the bliss of Salsa turns: the Atomic Ballroom Beginning Salsa "Basic Turns" class

Become acquainted with some of the funnest turns and the techniques to really ejoy them!

Dont wait call now and put an end to wobbly turns forever.

Beginning
Beg Salsa: Cumbia Style

How about salsa with a twist? The Atomic Ballroom Beginng Cumbia Class.

Learn to integrate the basics of this traditional Colombian dance with the Salsa.

Beginning
Beg Salsa: Transitions

Learn the basic technique of salsa transitions:the Atomic Ballrom Beginning Salsa "Transtions" Class.

Going from one step to the next fluidly is an integral part of dancig Salsa. This class will show you the techniques necessary to do so.

Beginning
Beg Tango

Enjoy the seduction and intrigue of the Ballroom Tango: the Atomic Ballroom Beginners Tango Class

When the original Argentinian Tango was exported to America and Europe, the style was quickly adapted and made into more of a ballroom style dance( similar to Waltz, Foxtrot etc.), putting more of an emphasis on structure and theatrics. The result: another version of "the sexiest dance in the world".

This class gives an overview of Ballroom Tango not Argentine, and covers elements like posture, frame, Iconic Tango moves i.e. Tango-walks, promenades and much more.

Try this class for a taste of ballroom's most dramatic social dance!

Beginning
Beg Tango Series

A complete course on beginning tango

This course covers the basic steps and moves necessary to survive as a beginning tango dancer. One class builds upon the last so you're sure to come out with a wealth of knowledge and basic maneuvering skills.

Sign up early because these classes fill up fast!

Beginning
Beginners' Mambo

Learn to Mambo Like a Cuban: the Atomic Ballroom Beginners Mambo class

Mambo, originated in Cuba, was the original Latin dance craze of the '40s and '50s, influenced forever by artists reminiscent of Tito Puente and Pérez Prado.

The music and dance gained a new-found popularity in its rebirth as Salsa in the 1960s and is still extremely popular today.

This class is an overview of posture and frame, as well as moves like underarm turns, cross body leads, and shine steps.

Sign up today and learn to dance to songs such as Pérez Prado's "Mambo No. 5".

Beginning
Beginning Bolero

Learn the dance that was the genesis of slow and sexy Latin dancing-The Bolero

This class is an overview of frame and posture; along with moves like open breaks and underarm turns. Which can be used when dancing to great music such as Eric Clapton's "Wonderful Tonight".

Try this class for a touch of classic Cuban romance!

Beginning
Beginning Cha Cha

The perfect class for beginners learning to Cha-cha

Born in Cuba as a modified version of mambo. It eventually made it's way to the states in the late 50's becoming tremendously popular and influencing American music till the present day.

This class is an overview of techniques like posture and frame, as well as moves such as progressive/side basics, crossovers, and underarm turns.

Join now and start dancing to great songs like Santana's "Oye Como Va"!

Beginning
Beginning Samba

From Brazil to the ballroom: the Atomic Ballroom beginning Samba Class

Samba is one of Brazil's national dances, popularized by celebrities like Carmen Miranda and the annual celebration before Lent known as Carnival. A Brazilian Mardigras of sorts Carnival features elaborate costumes, energetic music, and nonstop dancing.

Though the dance was changed and adapted for American ballrooms, the spirit remains the same.

This class gives an overview of posture, frame, basic movements, and turns.

Try Beginning Samba today and celebrate Brazil's most popular cultural export!

Intermediate
Int Cha Cha Series

When you want to do more than just a beginners Cha-cha: the Atomic ballroom Intermediate Cha-cha class.

This class is a detailed look at how Cha-cha is danced in ballroom versus modern club style, and how to use both styles to make your dancing unique(in a good way).

Sign up today and learn great variations of cross body leads and turns, as well as variations specific to ballroom style Cha-cha.

Intermediate
Int Rumba

Take your rumba to the next level: the Atomic Ballroom Intermediate Rumba.

Rumba is meant to be a slow, a playful exchange between partners, Much of this is expressed through the lines and styling of your body.

This class is a detailed look at Cuban motion techniques, and moves like crossovers, fans, aidas, and Cuban walks.

Try this class to express your Rumba with sensual detail!

Intermediate
Int Rumba Series

The next level for your rumba: the Atomic Ballroom Intermediate rumba class.

This course is a series of classes where you learn the proper techniques and fun moves that take Rumba dancing to the next level.

Intermediate
Int Salsa

Want more than basic salsa? The Atomic Ballroom Intermediate Salsa Class.

Come learn some challenging techniques and fun moves to better your dancing. The topic changes every week and the schedule will be updated accordingly three weeks prior to class.

Intermediate
Int Salsa Series: Moving Up
This class teaches techniques and moves that I expect my dancers to know before trying an advanced class. We’ll turn single turns into double turns, open breaks into stylish spot turns, and cross body leads into complex bridges and wraps. This class focuses more on improving and advancing one move at a time instead of doing a long sequence.
Intermediate
Int Salsa: 8 Move Combinations

Make your salsa more dynamic: the Atomic Ballroom Intermediate Salsa "8 Move Combinations" Class

Learning combinations is a technique that will expand the range of moves you currently work with and give you the ability to start improvising.

For more info and class times call now

Intermediate
Int Salsa: A la Musica

Learn to appreciate Salsa Music: the Atomic Ballroom Intermediate Salsa "A la musica" Class

Now that you’ve been dancing for a little while, you know there’s a difference between reciting moves and really dancing to the music.

You get a musical education on Salsa by learning a specific salsa song. Then you are given a few combinations and styles that work with that song!

Intermediate
Int Salsa: Adding More Style

Dancing salsa isn’t just reciting combinations of moves: the Atomic Ballroom Intermediate Salsa "Adding More Style" Class

To truly be an intermediate dancer you must learn to dance with: confidence, creativity, and most importantly, personality!

Intermediate
Int Salsa: Apurate
Feel out of control when the fast songs start? The best way to get started is learning the techniques in this class, dancing to nothing but 200 beats per minute or more… and that’s medium tempo for salsa! Expect a bit of a workout in this class!
Intermediate
Int Salsa: Arm Styling

Adding Flashy arms to your Salsa: the Atomic Ballroom Intermediate Salsa "Arm Styling " Class

Part of what makes LA style salsa so extravagant and flashy is the arm styling. Learning the details of the styling and how to work them into complex moves makes your salsa look more natural and exciting.

Intermediate
Int Salsa: Basic Dips and Tricks

Want a taste of advanced salsa techniques? Take the Atomic Ballroom Intermediate Salsa "Basic Dips and Tricks" Class

Set yourself apart on the dance floor by learning some great dips and tricks. If you're looking to add some serious style to your dancing you need to pick up a few of these fancy moves. Sign up today and start paving the way to your mastery of dance.

Intermediate
Int Salsa: Descarga

Fancy Salsa foot work:the Atomic Ballroom Intermediate Salsa "Descarga" Class

Dancing with your partner is fun, but sometimes its more fun to show off and unload some fancy footwork. This class is nothing but shine steps and sexy freestyle solos allowing you to Salsa your heart out with, or without, a partner.

Sign up now

Intermediate
Int Salsa: Flow and Break

Salsa styling intensive: the atomic Ballroom Intermediate Salsa "Flow and Break" class

In this class you'll experience the style and philosophy of Salsa's lead and follow changing the way you perform combinations and turn patterns.

Intermediate
Int Salsa: Int Crossbody Leads

expanding on fundamentals:the Atomic Ballroom Intermediate Salsa " Cross Body Lead" Class.

By now you’ve probably realized that you can dance an entire song with nothing but Cross-body Lead. This Class fine-tunes your cross-body abilities making you a more creative and competent Lead or follow.

Intermediate
Int Salsa: Int Turns

Even better salsa turns: the Atomic Ballroom Intermediate Salsa "Turns" Class

Do you turn fairly well but still get dizzy or lose balance? Well all of that is about to change! This class focuses on leading and following multiple challenging turns with an emphasis on your technique. Great for perfecting your balance and posture

Intermediate
Int Tango

More than just basic Tango: the Atomic Ballroom Intermediate tango Class

Learn the moves and techniques that let you really have fun when dancing a Tango. Make ysure you are comfortable with your basics before enrolling on this class.

Intermediate
Intermediate Bolero
Bolero is perhaps the most challenging of the latin dances as it requires technique from other dances, including rise and fall from waltz and contra-body movement from other various dances. The more you practice these, the more your bolero can start to look very distinct and stylish. This class is a more detailed look at techniques such as rise and fall, and moves such as cross body leads and crossover breaks. Try this class and challenge yourself to dance a suave bolero!
Intermediate
Intermediate Cha Cha

A slightly more challenging Cha-cha class

The intermediate Cha-cha class will teach you how to make your dancing sharp and stylish while taking a look at techniques like Cuban motion, and moves such as back spot turns, open breaks, and aidas.

Try this class when you're ready to step up your technique!

Intermediate
Intermediate Mambo

Take your mambo to the next level: the Atomic Ballroom Intermediate Mambo Class

Classic Mambo music is fast and flashy; with an unmistakable influence from big band culture that results in barrage of fast, stylish moves.

In this class you'll learn to make your mambo as "hot or "cool" as you want it to be: it's a detailed look at Cuban motion techniques, and moves like spot turns, shadow position breaks, and crossover variations.

Try this class if you're in love with the mambo and want to expand to arsenal of moves and styling!

Intermediate
Intermediate Salsa

Want more than just beginning salsa? Take the Atomic Ballroom Intermediate Salsa Class.

This class will take you through challenging moves and advanced techniques for tearing up the dance floor.

Intermediate
Intermediate Samba

More than just basic Balroom Samba:the Atomic Ballroom intermediate Samba Class.

One of the few Latin dances that's not of Cuban origin, Samba has little in common with dances like Cha-cha and Mambo.

Carioca Samba, as it is known in Brazil, has a specific 'rocking' style that travels about the dance floor using challenging hip and body techniques to create movement.

This class is a detailed look at Rhythm-Bounce techniques and moves like volta's, closed & open rocks, and foot changes.

Sign up for this class now to step up your Samba skills!

Intermediate
Intermediate Tango
h3> More than just basic Tango: the Atomic Ballroom Intermediate tango Class

Learn the moves and techniques that let you really have fun when dancing a Tango. Make ysure you are comfortable with your basics before enrolling on this class.

Advanced
Adv Cha Cha Series

A series of advanced Cha-cha classes for a more solid learning experience

In this class you will learn some of the most challenging moves and the technique the Cha-cha has to offer. Taught in a set of classes that build upon each other in a progressive manner that promotes retention and perfection.

Advanced
Adv Rumba

When you want to be moe than good on the dance floor: the Atomic Ballroom Advanced Rumba Class.

Skillful Rumba dancers know the fun of it all is when you play a game of cat and mouse between lead and follow. The man makes aggressive, confident advances, and the lady accepts his flirtations only to coyly push him away.

This class focuses on call and response techniques, and moves like alemana's, natural tops, and hip twists.

Try this class if you plan to perform/showcase, compete, or just take your social dancing to the highest level!

Advanced
Adv Rumba Series
Advanced
Adv Salsa

Want cutting edge advanced Salsa moves? Try the Atomic Ballroom Advanced Salsa Calss

Our instructors will teach you a wide variety of complex patterns, intense rhythm variations and unique ways to stylize your dancing.

Take advantage of these spicy moves now to get a new variety of steps to show off at the club!

Advanced
Adv Tango

Developing high-level Tango Dancing:the Atomic Ballroom Advanced Tango Class

This class covers advanced techniques and highly complicated moves that will take your dancing to the next level.

Advanced
Advanced Bolero

Learn why the Bolero is known as the Latin Waltz: The Atomic Ballroom Advanced Bolero class

At its most advanced, the bolero has come to be known as the "Latin waltz" - distinctly Latin hips and Cuban motion combined with graceful and sweeping movements of a Waltz.

This class provides a detailed look at techniques like Cuban motion and rise & fall, along with moves such as checked passes and cross body variations.

Try this class if you're planning to perform/showcase, compete, or take your social dancing to the highest level!

Advanced
Advanced Cha Cha

An advanced class that helps you find your "voice" in the Cha-cha

Develop your understanding of Cha-cha rhythms and the way they can be interpreted - musicality is key! The variations and techniques covered in this class teach a discipline known as syncopation to add to your usual moves,opening the door to "playing" with the music. You will also learn moves like reverse tops, chase's, Cuban breaks, and hip twists.

A must try if you plan to perform/showcase, compete, or just take your social dancing to the highest level!

Advanced
Advanced Mambo

Learn to stun the crowd with your dancing: Atomic Ballrooms Advance Mambo Class

Now that you've come this far in the mambo, learn the techniques that will get you that perfect dance you've been searching for.

This class is a detailed look at techniques like musicality, and moves such as whip turns, swivels, and double spins.

Try this class if you plan to perform/showcase, compete, or take your social dancing to the highest levels!

Advanced
Advanced Samba

Developing high-level Samba: the Atomic Ballroom Advanced Samba

Due to the speed of even the most moderate tempo Samba music, advanced dancers must learn to move quickly without sacrificing the essential techniques and body motions.

Advanced samba is a detailed look at techniques, body styling, and moves like natural & reverse rolls, three step turns, and samba locks.

Try this class if you plan to perform/showcase, compete, or take your social dancing to the highest level!

Advanced
Advanced Tango

Advanced Tango

By now you've probably realized that Tango is a dance of contrasts - smooth, staccato movements that approach sharp, dramatic pauses or smooth sweeping swivels that end with intense head snaps.

The Advanced form of Tango taught in this class teach you to use these contrasts with more intricate step patterns Giving you a detailed look at technique, musicality, and moves like fall-away's, promenade twists, and contra checks.

Enroll now if you plan to perform/showcase, compete, or take your Tango to the highest level!



 
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