Bootcamps
CLTDance’s bootcamps are your chance to accelerate your learning of Latin dance. Spend two or three hours with experienced instructors, learning the skills you need to shine on the dance floor. Become a bona fide maestro!
Latin Dance Bootcamps
This Latin dance bootcamp is an intensive dance workshop designed to teach participants various Latin dance styles such as Salsa, Bachata & Merengue in just a few hours. It is structured to accelerate learning, covering everything from basic footwork and rhythm to more complex partnerwork and styling. It caters to a range of skill levels, from beginners to more experienced dancers looking to refine their techniques.
Whether you're looking to dive into the world of Latin dance for the first time or aiming to polish your moves, our Latin dance bootcamp provides a fun, energetic, and social environment to learn and practice. No prior experience is usually required, just a willingness to learn and a pair of comfortable shoes!
Beginner Salsa Bootcamps
If you want to spice up your salsa skills, join us for our salsa bootcamp! This is a fun and fast way to learn the basics of Salsa On1, a popular style of salsa dancing. In this 3-hour workshop, you will get a crash course on everything we teach in our regular 8-week Beginner Salsa Level 1 course, such as:
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Footwork: How to move your feet to the rhythm and direction of the music.
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Turns: How to spin and change directions smoothly and safely.
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Partnerwork Combos: How to lead and follow more complex moves with a dance partner.
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Rueda: How to dance in a circle with other couples, switching partners and doing fun calls.
This bootcamp is perfect for beginners who want to learn salsa quickly, or for intermediate dancers who want to refresh their fundamentals. No partner or experience required, just bring your enthusiasm and comfortable shoes!
Beginner Bachata Bootcamps
If you love Bachata, or want to learn more about this beautiful dance style from the Dominican Republic, our Bachata bootcamp is perfect for you! In this intensive workshop, you will learn or improve the essential techniques of Bachata, such as:
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Body Movement: How to create smooth and sensual body waves, rolls, and isolations.
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Connection Methods: How to communicate and execute moves from different connections.
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Partnerwork Patterns: How to master challenging partnerwork combinations.
By the end of the bootcamp, you will have a deeper appreciation of Bachata, a better control of your movements, and more confidence on the dance floor. No matter your level of experience, a Bachata bootcamp can boost your learning process and take your dance skills to the next level!
Latin Dance Near Me
Don’t let the phrase “bootcamp” put you off. Our salsa and bachata bootcamps are all about having fun. You’ll get to spend hours practicing dance moves with numerous partners, helping you get a better feel for Latin dance moves. Those searching for “beginner bachata classes near me” and “beginner salsa lessons near me” are in luck. These bootcamps are for complete novices. You don’t need any previous experience to join in the fun.
Learn Dancing Near Me
If you want to learn dancing nearby, we make it easy. CLTDance has a team of expert instructors with years of experience in Latin dance. You’ll learn how to get into the flow of dance and feel the movements of your partner. As the bootcamp continues, you’ll begin to understand the principles of dance and how to incorporate them into your routines. After the dancing, you’ll also have time to get to know your dance partners better. Learning Latin dances is just as much about socializing as it is about anything else. Simply choose a class that fits your schedule on this page, and let us do the rest.