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Learn to Dance
More than dance...
Inspire a Creative Journey
Dance lessons are a canvas for creativity and expression. Connect with the rhythms, with yourself, and your partner.
Connect With Culture
Partner dancing immerses you in a cultural experience that expands your horizons in a unique setting. Dance your way to new friendships and communities, while having the time of your life.
Meet Susana Domingues
Discover dance through the captivating lens of Susana Domingues, a masterful dance artist whose passion and expertise have illuminated stages and hearts alike. Susana has passionately shared her knowledge choreographing for big screen and stage, and through master classes across Canada, nurturing a next generation of teachers with her wisdom, expertise and kindness. Her productions, from the enthralling "Tango Poema" to the educational "Salsa, Colombian Style," showcase her multifaceted talent and dedication to sharing in the art of the dance.
At the heart of Susana's career is her unwavering enthusiasm for introducing newcomers to a rich dance experience. Despite her achievements, Susana's greatest thrill remains in witnessing the transformative power of dance in her students. Come learn with Susana, a genuine luminary whose legacy continues to enrich and inspire.
Susana's Approach
Susana has poured decades of knowledge into crafting fun, gradual curriculums where the steps themselves, inform the process of discovery. “Follow the fun, and learning will happen". The beauty and fun of steps is what motivates. Start with that, and students will happily dig into technique to enhance their experience. And you’re not alone. Questions are answered, mechanics clearly presented and then repeated until you are comfortable. Classes have lots of music time. You'll be dancing right from your first lesson.
Learn to Dance
Tango
Tango has had a mythical place in the global imagination since tangomania first hit Paris in the early 1900s. Born in the brothels of Buenos Aires it began as a dance of passion and has evolved into a dance about connection where partners lend themselves to the music with focused attention on each other's movement - like an intense state of listening. When you've danced that way, it's hard not to want more. Beautiful in its simplest movements, tango’s expressive possibility brings opportunities to be creative and musical even at your first lesson. Whatever it is that initially draws people, in tango they find a unique, creative experience that is not limited by a strict repeating rhythm. Learning to tango will dance beauty into life.
Salsa
Salsa is a high energy dance that is pure joy. Derived from Cuban and Puerto Rican rhythms and propelled by New York's 1950s Mambo craze, Salsa is now a part of our popular culture, predominated worldwide by three main styles: L.A. (Mambo), Cuban (Casino), and Colombian (Cumbia/Swing fusion). Susana's curriculum blends steps from all three, so her students can enjoy dancing with partners of any style. Of the many steps seen at salsa venues, Susana has carefully crafted a progression of exciting combinations that get students dancing and enjoying the music from their first lesson. With practice and consistency, students very soon find themselves dancing their heart out, effortlessly combining patterns with flow and dynamics.
Bachata
Originating from Dominican Republic, Bachata captures the essence of romance and emotion through its rhythmic melodies. Distinct from its faster-paced cousin the Merengue, Bachata is characterized by slower, more sensual tempos. Steps are accessible and easy to learn, enabling dancers to quickly find joy and confidence on the dance floor and making it an inviting dance style for those who are new to partner dancing. The dance has evolved into various popular styles, each adding its unique touch. Focusing on a more traditional form Susana’s curriculum allows a respectful distance while still maintaining the intimate and emotive nature that makes Bachata a beloved choice for dancers worldwide.
