Ritmo Caliente Dance Academy

RCDA courses runs for 7 weeks at the Raffles Hotel Bar and Restaurant on Tuesday nights, located at 70-72 Canning Beach Road, Applecross.

Our classes consist of:

• 3 Levels of Salsa;
• 3 Levels of Bachata;
• 1 Level of Kizomba
Class times:
• 6:30- 7:30 Salsa L1/ Kizomba L 1 (beg);
• 7:30-8:30 Bachata L1,2& 3 (beg to adv);
• 8:30-9:30 Salsa 2 &3 (interm to advanced)

Cost of courses/classes:
• $110 per person $180 per couple or for 2 courses per person;
• $20 per casual class;
• Great students & group discounts /FSH discounts (ID proof required)

Payments can be made by cash on the night or with PayPal (except Kizomba and Salsa 3, cash only on the night). Or you can register and pay via our website www.ritmocalientedanceacademy.com.au
RCDA classes include a warm up and review so please arrive on time as it is for your benefit.
Our Class structures are as follows:
SALSA:
Salsa beginners/Level 1 (Essentials)
Basics steps and turns, cross body lead, introduction to salsa music, timing and rhythm,basic figures and leads.

Salsa Intermediate/Level 2 (Fundamentals)
Figures including online left and right turns, copa turns and various leads to create many figures, which will be different each term but concepts will be the same. This course is intended to build technique confidence and skills and is the foundation for Salsa 3. This helps you feel comfortable with more complicated figures, multiple turns and shines, timing and rhythm and flow.
Salsa 3 (Advanced)
This course will include different and more complex and longer combinations, styling and continuation in building confidence and flow on the dance floor. Really have fun on the dance floor with your dancing partner.

BACHATA
Bachata is a beautiful Caribbean dance style that originated in the Dominican Republic and is danced widely all over the world.
We run 3 Levels from beginners to advanced Beginners/Level 1 (Essentials), Intermediate/Level 2 (fundamentals) and Advanced level/Level 3. This Level will include different combinations and styles ( "Moderna, Sensual , Dominican, and Nueva). Body isolation ,musicality and fun on the dance floor!.

Kizomba (Beginners level)
This course is offered to give an opportunity to learn this popular style of dance so you can join us on the dance floor during the social from 9:30 PM

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Level 1 (Beginners) salsa, bachata, kizomba
No experience required or basic experience

Level 2 Salsa/Bachata
Completion and demonstrated mastering of the fundamentals in Level 1. Good timing and rhythm, basic understanding of body isolation and basic turns, etc

Advanced /Level 3
You must have completed or mastered Level 2, or have background of intermediate level of dancing salsa on a line.
For Salsa 3 you must be able to be confident with leading and follow technique.for inline left and right turns (1 1/2).
For bachata 3 be familiar with good body isolation for both following and leading.




SOCIAL DANCING:
After our classes we have our Latin Seduction Tuesday dance Party from 9.30 PM to midnight
As an added benefit for our student this is free for class participants and $5 venue charge for the general public. New playlists of music is different every week. We consider this an integral and important component to the night so we aim at providing you with the best Salsa, Bachata and Kizomba music.
Why should you attend?
Come to dance to the spicy rhythm of Salsa, the sensual Caribbean rhythm of Bachata and seductive Kizomba rhythm. Come and have some fun, meet great people and dance. Fitness guaranteed with NO partner required. Classes hosted by RCDA and led by Liliana Sputore, a highly trained and experienced dance teacher, along with other great teachers and assistants.
Kizomba classes led by Joao Sela (KDC) and Salsa 3 class led by Ben Stowell (Turn on) in collaboration with RCDA.
Meet new people, there is a great mix of genders and ages.
We include theme nights throughout the year and it is a fun and exciting night to dress up and dance in costumes if you wish.
Other information:
What makes our classes unique and special?
The commitment of our staff and the endless effort and time spent practicing, coupled with our passion for this art is a crucial part in giving back to our students the very best training Perth has to offer.
Raffles Hotel:
I would also like to mention how much support Raffles Hotel aids us in achieving what we need to provide a top quality service.
With a fantastic venue with river & city views, friendly and helpful staff, high standard of hospitality, ample parking and great atmosphere. They also provide a safe environment for all which today is a key attribute for our society.
How to get in touch:
Please text Liliana (0419 945 257) or private text me on FB or email me on lilianas@iinet.net.au for more information.
www.rimtocalientedanceacademy.com.au
Important note in regards to my website,
dates may not have been updated on the current website for payments with this method, however the payment system still works. This is due to a new website undergoing design.