Salsa Workshop
No need to wait through 10 lessons, get results right away.
All Salsa bootcamps
Learn Salsa the fast and fun way
Salsa is arguably the most famous of all Latin dances. At Latin Bootcamp you learn the moves in a fun way from experienced Salsa coaches, without having to attend weekly lessons for months.
What we dance is called Salsa Fusion: the basis is Cuban salsa (salsa casino), the original social form, complemented with elements from other salsa styles. You move in circles around your partner, with plenty of room for improvisation. Unlike styles such as LA or New York style, Cuban salsa is not a show dance but a social dance you can use at any salsa night around the world.
At Latin Bootcamp it's all about learning fast and dancing with pleasure. Choose the fast route if your busy schedule doesn't leave room for weekly dance lessons: in one three-hour afternoon you'll master the complete basics.
Book a Salsa Workshop on your own, with a partner or with a group, and discover why so many people around the world call this their favorite dance. Latin Bootcamp is part of LatinWorkshop.nl.
We welcome everyone, of every age and every level. Our bootcamps are aimed at beginners and can also be given in English.
"A quality workshop with a lot of fun and attention to details and focus on the group level. Thanks a lot!"
Where does salsa come from?
Salsa originated in Cuba and grew into a worldwide social dance through the Latin American community in New York. Various styles emerged from that history, and each style has its own count, posture and feel.
We consider Cuban salsa to be the original form, and it's what we focus on most in our bootcamps. We also show elements from other styles, so you understand what's happening around you on any dance floor. That mix is what we call Salsa Fusion.
That way, later in your dance journey you can make a conscious choice: go further into the Cuban line, or head toward the linear styles instead. Either way, you'll start with a foundation that works everywhere.
Circular, playful and social. Originated in Cuba, danced around your partner with plenty of improvisation and connection. This is the foundation of every bootcamp.
Linear: you dance back and forth on an imaginary line. More turns and patterns, often show-oriented. Handy to recognize at a party.
The Cuban music this style is danced to. You'll learn to listen to the count and the accents, not just the steps.
With the basics in your body, you can consciously choose the style that suits you. We'll explain the differences along the way.
Choose your level
Never danced before? Great, this is exactly where we start. Steps, rhythm and the first basic figures.
Already know the basics? Build on that with new figures, better timing and more confidence on the floor.
Themed editions and our popular QUEER bootcamps. Keep an eye on the schedule.
Leader
You set the direction, choose the figures and keep the timing. Traditionally the "man's role," but with us you choose for yourself.
Follower
You respond to the leader and add your own style. Often underrated, but just as active and creative.
Great reasons to learn to dance at Latin Bootcamp
- · Passionate dance coaches
- · Book just for yourself, or for you and a partner
- · Add a lunch or dinner
After 3 hours you know the basic techniques.
New dance, new people, guaranteed laughs.
No weekly lessons: the basics in 3 hours.
Book multiple workshops and keep growing.
Saturday or Sunday
Our salsa bootcamps take place on weekends at Theater Zuidplein in Rotterdam. In one three-hour afternoon you'll learn the basics, dance with rotating partners and head home with a complete piece of salsa. Come alone or with a partner, both work fine.
3-hour bootcamp
We offer a three-hour bootcamp where you learn the basics of dancing to Latin music. Fun and experience are at the heart of it.
Couple ticket
Coming with a leader or follower? With the couple ticket you both dance for a better rate than two separate tickets.
Subscription
We're working on a subscription option for those who want to dance more often. Details coming soon.
We welcome everyone of every age and every level. At the bar of Theater Zuidplein you can easily order drinks, coffee, tea, water and all kinds of snacks. When the kitchen is open, you can also grab a bite or a meal before or after your bootcamp.
Also fun for you
At Latin Bootcamp we mainly dance Dominican Bachata. This style is the most danced worldwide and, unlike Bachata Sensual or Fusion, is not a show dance.
Merengue, like our Bachata, comes from the Dominican Republic. A fairly simple dance you'll hear a lot in clubs: fast, but very easy to follow once you get the count. Perfect for beginners.
Reggaeton makes Latin dance even hotter, tougher and more versatile: fast on a great beat. We mostly dance Salsaton, a combination of Salsa and Reggaeton, with moves you can use well in your solo Salsa.
Hoe het er bij ons aan toe gaat
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