Question 1

What styles of dance do you teach?

Accepted Answer

Our main classes consist of Salsa: New York Mambo On2 style and Bachata classes. We also pop-up workshops of other genres: Cha Cha, Merengue, etc. Please check our Events page for our workshop schedule for each location.

Question 2

Do I need prior experience?

Accepted Answer

No, you do not need experience for our brand new beginner classes. Our new beginner classes always start from scratch. You will learn basic fundamental footwork on the first day and progress along with the class.

If you jump into an on-going class, prior experience is needed as all our classes are progressive and builds upon the classes prior. Only beginner classes start from scratch. Please check the level of the class you are trying to jump into.

Question 3

What is the class structure? Does the class cycle end after the first month? Do I have to go to another time slot to progress into the program and different levels?

Accepted Answer

Your class consists of a 1.5-hour lesson, which is broken up into two sections.  The first half is a thorough instruction on open partner work, which are referred to as “Shines”. This half is crucial in your ability to learn footwork, practice musicality, timing changes, styling, and body movement.  After a 5-minute intermission, the second half will follow with closed partner work.  Here starting from your fundamentals, you will learn footwork, turn patterns, and leading/following techniques.  A partner is not necessary, since you will rotate and dance along with your fellow classmates. This is a proven program along with a progressive curriculum.  Your class will meet every week at the same day and time all throughout the year and so on.  You will have the same instructor and classmates every week.  Once the month finishes, to progress forward to the next level, you are required to pay your tuition on the first scheduled class of the new month, and you continue on in our program with the same students.

Question 4

Do I need a partner?

Accepted Answer

No, you do not. We rotate within the class so you get to dance with everyone.

Question 5

I have a partner, do I need to rotate if we do not want to?

Accepted Answer

No, you do not have to rotate if you only want to dance with the partner you came with. However, it is encouraged for everyone to rotate to experience different leads/follows and improve your leading/following skills with different partners. Please let the instructor know if you'd like to stay together.

Question 6

Are walk-ins accepted?

Accepted Answer

Yes, anyone can walk-in to any of the classes. Our walk-in rate is $25 per person per class. If you decide afterwards that you would like to register for the month, that $25 will go towards the monthly tuition rate. Click heret(https://www.lorenzdancestudio.com/prices)o check out our monthly tuition rates.

Question 7

What should I wear?

Accepted Answer

You can wear whatever you are comfortable with. Students either wear athleisure or even stay in their work clothes. It is up to you on what you feel best dancing in.

Question 8

Are dance shoes required?

Accepted Answer

As for footwear, dance shoes are not required. However, dance shoes are helpful in pivoting and moving around easier. You can ask the front desk or your instructors on recommendations on what dance shoes to purchase and where to buy them.  Avoid wearing shoes that have thick rubber soles such as sneakers, clogs, boots or flip-flops.

Question 9

What are socials? Is it open to non-students?

Accepted Answer

Our socials are family friendly dance parties where our students can apply all the instruction and details learned in class in a social environment. Each studio's schedule is different so please check out our Events Page (https://www.lorenzdancestudio.com/calendar)to check out our social calendar. It is open to non-studio members. Studio students pay $10 while non-members pay $15.

Question 10

Do you provide choreography services and/or group lessons?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we do. We do choreography for weddings, sweet 16s, and quinceaneras. We also provide group lessons on-site and off-site. Please contact us (https://www.lorenzdancestudio.com/contactus)each specific location for information and availability as each location has different instructors and schedules.

Lorenz Latin
Dance Studio

Salsa & Bachata Dance Classes with 3 locations in NYC : Glendale, Manhattan, & Nassau

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