Life is a Dance and Dance is Life

Life feels heavy sometimes.

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

The higher you fly, the more responsibility there is, and the more you realise that money and stuff aren’t everything.

Freedom, joy and human connection are values 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 it’s impossible to let your guard down and live an uncensored life.

To let go and feel completely free.

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 do not lead conventional lifestyles by most people’s standards and therefore the typical weekly one hour private lesson simply will not work for them.

How I Work

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

When results aren’t forthcoming, 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 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.

The Process

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. 

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.