Update: This salsa lesson has been cancelled. It is no longer held at this location.
However, this archived page still gives helpful background on David Olarte, Stilo Dance Company, and past salsa lesson videos.
If you want current salsa instruction in Phoenix, start with the current resources below. Use the salsa and bachata classes, private lessons, or Phoenix salsa nights pages.
About David Olarte
David Olarte is a salsa instructor connected with Stilo Dance Company. The original post covered his return to public group salsa classes after a summer trip to New York City.
Stilo Dance Company Background
Stilo Dance Company has competed at a high level. For example, the group took 3rd place at the Annual World Latin Dance Cup in 2013.
In addition, Stilo took 5th place at the World Latin Cup in Las Vegas in 2011. Those results give useful context for the level of salsa training described on this page.
David’s Teaching Style
The original write-up described David as patient and clear. It also noted that he breaks down steps well.
As a result, students could learn elegant partner-work patterns without feeling rushed. The post also described his studio environment as welcoming.
David’s dancing looked natural and relaxed. Therefore, the lesson was useful for students who wanted to improve both technique and style.
What the Salsa Lesson Was Like
The class usually split time between footwork and partner work. First, students worked on footwork as a group.
Then, the class moved into partner patterns. The patterns usually started simple and became more detailed as the lesson continued.
The lesson included beginner and intermediate groups from 9:00-10:00 pm. The original cost listed on this page was $10 per lesson.
Practice Videos from the Lesson
The videos below show examples from past lessons with David, Claudia, and Stilo Dance Company. They include partner patterns and salsa shines.
Practice of the intermediate pattern:
Intermediate pattern recorded after the lesson:
Salsa shine on 2 recorded after the lesson:
Salsa shine on 2 with David and his team:
Intermediate salsa pattern with David and Claudia:
More Stilo Dance Company Videos
For more examples, visit the archived video page for high definition videos with Stilo Dance Company.
Related Phoenix Salsa Resources
Because this specific lesson has been cancelled, use current pages before making plans. These resources are better starting points now:
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