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 individuals and couples who prefer a private, personalised experience where they can move at their own pace.

How My Teaching Has Evolved

After years of teaching everyone from complete beginners to experienced dancers, I became fascinated by why some people progressed quickly while others struggled.

The answer was rarely talent.

More often, it was the way they were learning.

What’s often lacking in many mainstream Salsa classes is a clear process which leads to reliable success in a reasonable time frame.

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

This is when 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.

They also need to develop the balance, speed and movement control to keep up with the music, and make their movements stable and consistent to avoid injuring themselves or their partner.

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

The Stages of Salsa Learning

Every Salsa journey follows roughly the same process.

How we learn varies throughout these different stages, so it makes sense that this should be reflected in the teaching methodology.

I wrote a book on this exact subject which explains this in more detail.

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.