Life is a Dance and Dance is Life

At least it should be…

But life feels increasingly heavy these days.

For successful people it can feel that way quite a lot of the time.

The higher you fly, the more responsibility and pressure there is, and the more you feel disconnected from people around you.

You finally realise that money and stuff aren’t everything, but by then you’ve lost connection to what makes life worth living:

Freedom

Joy

Connection 

Creativity

Our humanity is what I believe we should all be striving to protect and preserve.

Why I Created Salsa Intoxica

I wanted to help people find room for joy in their lives again through the simple pleasure of moving to music.

To feel connected to their bodies again, to reconnect their relationship, and to rediscover their creativity and self-expression.

Because when everyone is watching and you’re trying to keep up appearances it can feel impossible to let your guard down and live an uncensored life.

To let go and feel completely free of worry and inhibition.

 

Who I Work With

I design my programmes for the type of people who hate the idea of mainstream Salsa clubs and big, busy beginner classes.

My typical clients are discerning and driven individuals and couples who prefer a private, personalised and highly curated experience.

They’re not interested in being mediocre or average – and this is often what trips them up.

Their excellence mindset often drifts into perfectionism when unchecked.

 

For Those Who Want More Than Moves

My clients aren’t dabblers or social butterflies.

They have drive and discipline, but also inhibitions.

They’ve forgotten how to let go.

Their minds run at warp speed, but their bodies whilst not neglected, are often just the vehicle which carries their brain around.

They’re professionals, creatives, business owners and entrepreneurs with busy schedules.

They’re individuals and couples who’ve achieved a lot but crave something deeper

The mainstream Salsa scene with its “fun and friendly” party vibe, and one size fits all clas format is not enough for them.

Because the main driver is not social.

It’s about answering an internal calling.

You’re already used to setting your own beat and stepping to your own drum.

So if you’re ready to step out of the noise and rediscover your own rhythm -let’s talk.

I’m not like other Salsa teachers you may have heard of because…

• On the surface I may look like a dance teacher, but what I really do is much deeper
• I believe in the transformative power of dance not by accident but by design
• My approach is fully integrated and holistic – not just steps and moves
• I work with you on the inner and outer self – identity, embodiment and image

I’m absolutely committed to…

• Helping my clients feel comfortable and natural whilst dancing from the very first step
• Decoding an extraordinarily complex dance and making it simple to learn
• Giving my clients the best experience possible by giving them ownership of their own dance journey

I absolutely refuse to…

• Dilute my own principles and methodology in order to gain mainstream acceptance.
• Work with uncommitted or flaky people 
• Just teach moves without the deeper work which makes my system more than the sum of its parts.

You won’t enjoy working with me if…

• You only want dance lessons without the underlying structure and principles
• You only want to learn a few moves and have fun
• You don’t like depth, detail and introspection
• You’re a gym bro or have a fixed idea about what physical training should look like.

You’ll probably enjoy working with me if…

• You have a curious, questioning, open mind
• You love music and dance but never thought of yourself as the type of person who could learn or be any good.
• You have a spiritual-ish side to you but not overtly religious
• You like a calm, considered, cerebral approach
• You favour logic over emotion and drama
• Feel like you don’t fit the mainstream Salsa club scene.

The people who have most enjoyed working with me tend to be…

• Nerdy, geeky types with a tendency to overthink things
• Introverts and private people who prefer to work one to one with a coach
• Free thinking, open minded individuals and couples.

You can expect to feel…

• Challenged but not stressed out or overloaded
• Accomplished and focused
• Younger, more joyful and aligned with who you really are inside.
• More connected, creative and expressive.

I’m strict about who I work with because…

• My programmes are my life’s work and I only share them with those who see and appreciate the true value and purpose behind them
• I know how powerful my programmes are for the right people so I will not risk having to dilute or dumb them down for those who won’t engage fully.
• I love my work and am inspired by my clients as much as I inspire them so the quality of the relationship is really important to me

 

 

How I Work

What’s lacking in most dance classes is a clear process which leads to defined outcomes in a specific time frame.

People turn up week after week without really knowing what they are working on and why, or if they are really improving.

It feels difficult for too long, so people quit and all the “no rhythm” and “two left feet” excuses are spouted forth.

Personally I believe there’s no such thing as no rhythm – the whole human body is run on rhythm and the human brain craves pattern and the prediction it brings.

So for most people the issue is getting the right body parts in the right place at the right time – coordination – and the realisation that to dance fast with precision requires a precise balance of strength, freedom and control which most adult bodies don’t have.

It’s hearing the music and learning how to respond freely without judgement.

And this is a skill which can be learned and practiced.

My method is based on clear principles which deliver consistent and repeatable outcomes for my clients.

 

A Process You Can Actually Trust

The Salsa learning journey is similar for everyone.

What varies most is the time it takes, and that’s where my systems and programmes come in.

INSPIRATION – that thing that made you want to dance above all else. Without this we will never find that fire in our belly.

IMITATION – we all start learning by copying others, but eventually we have to move past this stage. Unfortunately many don’t.

IMMERSION – nothing happens without actually doing the work…without living and breathing the music and regular practice.

INVESTMENT – of time, effort, and money. Like everything you get what you pay for. Not just financially, but with time, energy and effort.

INSIGHT – immersion and investment will give you those lightbulb moments…you will start to take ownership of what you learn and gain new realisations.

INTERPRETATION – you will find your own way of connecting with and expressing the music that fit your personality.

IMPROVISATION – you will become more skillful in creating a unique shared and harmonious experience with your partner in real time.

INNOVATION – you will develop your own style and signature material – those things you choose because they work, look good, and feel right with the music FOR YOU.