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At Dance With Patrick, classes are designed to take you from absolute beginner to feeling comfortable and confident on the dance floor in just eight weeks. Starting on May 7th, this course is perfect for anyone who has never danced before or wants to build a solid foundation in salsa while enjoying the music, movement, and social side of dance.
Each class follows a structured yet relaxed format, allowing you to learn step by step without feeling rushed. We begin with a warm-up, getting your body moving and comfortable with basic rhythms. This is followed by solo steps, where you’ll learn essential footwork that forms the building blocks of salsa. These steps are broken down clearly, giving you time to practice and refine your movements before we move on to partner work.
In the partner section, you’ll learn how to lead and follow, focusing on connection, smooth transitions, and building confidence in dancing with others. Every class will introduce a short choreography, combining the steps you’ve learned in a fun and dynamic way. This helps you retain what you’ve practiced while giving you the experience of dancing in a real social setting.
To make sure you don’t just learn in class but also feel comfortable at social events, each session ends with a 30-minute social dance practice. This is your time to apply what you’ve learned in a relaxed environment, experiment with the steps, and start enjoying the real magic of salsa—connecting with the music and your dance partner in a natural way.
By the end of the eight weeks, you’ll have built a strong foundation, gained confidence, and be ready to step onto the dance floor at any social event, moving with ease and enjoyment. Whether you’re learning for fun, fitness, or to meet new people, this course is about more than just dance—it’s about discovering the joy and energy that comes with it.
To truly experience the energy of a full salsa night, I’m also organizing two social dance events in Midleton during the course. These will take place once a month and will last for around three hours, giving you the chance to dance in a real social setting, meet other dancers, and enjoy not just salsa but also other Latin rhythms. These events will help you build confidence, apply what you’ve learned in class, and immerse yourself in the fun and community that make social dancing so special.
By the end of the eight weeks, you’ll have built a strong foundation, gained confidence, and be ready to step onto the dance floor at any social event, moving with ease and enjoyment. Whether you’re learning for fun, fitness, or to meet new people, this course is about more than just dance—it’s about discovering the joy and energy that comes with it.
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See all- Weekly Latin Dance Classes in Midleton from 7th May 2025The GrainStore, Cork
Ready to dance? Join us for an 8-week beginner-friendly Salsa course starting May 7th in Midleton! No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm.
👉 Register now at www.dance-with-patrick.comAt Dance With Patrick, classes are designed to take you from absolute beginner to feeling comfortable and confident on the dance floor in just eight weeks. Starting on May 7th, this course is perfect for anyone who has never danced before or wants to build a solid foundation in salsa while enjoying the music, movement, and social side of dance.
- Each class follows a structured yet relaxed format, allowing you to learn step by step without feeling rushed. We begin with a warm-up, getting your body moving and comfortable with basic rhythms. This is followed by solo steps, where you’ll learn essential footwork that forms the building blocks of salsa. These steps are broken down clearly, giving you time to practice and refine your movements before we move on to partner work.
- In the partner section, you’ll learn how to lead and follow, focusing on connection, smooth transitions, and building confidence in dancing with others. Every class will introduce a short choreography, combining the steps you’ve learned in a fun and dynamic way. This helps you retain what you’ve practiced while giving you the experience of dancing in a real social setting.
- To make sure you don’t just learn in class but also feel comfortable at social events, each session ends with a 30-minute social dance practice. This is your time to apply what you’ve learned in a relaxed environment, experiment with the steps, and start enjoying the real magic of salsa—connecting with the music and your dance partner in a natural way.
- By the end of the eight weeks, you’ll have built a strong foundation, gained confidence, and be ready to step onto the dance floor at any social event, moving with ease and enjoyment. Whether you’re learning for fun, fitness, or to meet new people, this course is about more than just dance—it’s about discovering the joy and energy that comes with it.
To truly experience the energy of a full salsa night, I’m also organizing two social dance events in Midleton during the course. These will take place once a month and will last for around three hours, giving you the chance to dance in a real social setting, meet other dancers, and enjoy not just salsa but also other Latin rhythms. These events will help you build confidence, apply what you’ve learned in class, and immerse yourself in the fun and community that make social dancing so special.
- By the end of the eight weeks, you’ll have built a strong foundation, gained confidence, and be ready to step onto the dance floor at any social event, moving with ease and enjoyment. Whether you’re learning for fun, fitness, or to meet new people, this course is about more than just dance—it’s about discovering the joy and energy that comes with it.
Here is what you can expect to learn for this 8-week course (subject to change):
Week1 – Finding the Rythm & First Steps
- Understanding the basic salsa beat and timing
- Introduction to basic solo footwork (side step, basic forward and backward step)
- Posture and frame for leading/following
- Simple partner work: holding frame and first transitions
Week 2 – Connecting with Your Partner
- Review and refine basic steps
- Introduction to left and right turns
- Leading and following fundamentals
- Social practice: dancing to different tempos
Week 3 – Expanding Footwork & Simple Turns
- New solo steps: Suzy Q, side-to-side variations
- Combining turns into smooth sequences
- Understanding dance floor etiquette
- Partner work: Combining steps in short sequences
Week 4 – Adding Flow & Confidence
- New turn variations and hand changes
- Improving transitions between moves
- Short choreography combining everything learned so far
- Building confidence in leading and following
- First Social Night in Midleton (outside of class)
Week 5 – Partner Dynamics & Musicality
- Introduction to cross-body lead (a key salsa move)
- Understanding musical accents and how to use them
- Solo footwork variations for styling
- Practicing social dancing with different partners
Week 6 – More Patterns, More Fun!
- Adding new turns and combinations
- Learning basic shines (solo footwork for flair)
- How to recover and improvise on the dance floor
- Practicing fluid transitions between moves
Week 7 – Intro to Kizomba & Salsa Refinement
- First 60 minutes: Final salsa technique, styling, and confidence-building
- Last 30 minutes: Introduction to Kizomba – understanding the rhythm, basic steps, and movement
- How Kizomba differs from Salsa and what makes it unique
- Partner work: feeling the connection and basic lead-follow dynamics
Week 8 – Bringing It All Together & Kizomba Part 2
- First 60 minutes: Full review of salsa moves and longer dance sequences
- Last 30 minutes: Expanding on Kizomba basics – refining footwork, adding flow, and practicing a short sequence
- Preparing for social nights & how to keep improving
- Final Social Night in Midleton (3-hour event)
Spots are limited, so reserve yours today and step into the rhythm of salsa!
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