Learn to dance with Oscar & Joke in Brussels
About us
Hi there!
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Interested in learning how to dance salsa?
You came to the right place!
We teach salsa classes in Brussels three times a week for all levels, ranging from complete beginners to advanced enthousiasts.
Which style?
We teach authentic New York style, or "on 2" style, that follows the rhythm of the conga. You will first learn to dance on the music before we start counting :)
Why us?
Together we have more than 20 years of experience in teaching this dance, and we both not only have a great passion for salsa but also for teaching and making sure people have a good time.
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We teach in a very social and relaxed way without losing an eye on good technique and a focus on the follower's role as well as the lead one.
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Hope to see you soon!
Joke & Oscar
group classes
So. You've decided to give it a try? Great!
We teach three times a week in series of 10 weeks 3 times a year. We teach mainly in English, but also speak Spanish, Dutch and French.
We have 4 different levels of classes: in the beginners we start from 0 and teach you the basic foundations of the dance. In the advanced beginners class you'll learn variations on those basic figures. In the intermediate 1 class we continue building on your repertoire with well known figures. During the intermediate 2 class we'll build on the gained knowledge with more complex figures as well as working on a higher tempo. For more advanced students we organize workshops on a regular basis to train your musicality, body movement, shines and more challenging partnerwork.
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In the open footwork class or "shines" class you will learn steps and moves that you perform solo to add a little more spice to your dancing! We offer this class for free for all levels since they are so important to us; shines make you shine in your own unique way! So this is a weekly extra on top of your regular class.
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New season starts September 24
Free initiations for complete beginners on Sunday 8.09.24, Tuesday 10.09.24 and Thursday 12.09.24 Please book your spot here.
Tuesdays
@ GC De Maalbeek, Rue Géneral Leman 118, 1040 Etterbeek
7-8:15 pm beginners
8:15-8:45 pm open footwork level 1 (beginners & adv beginners)
8:45-10 pm advanced beginners
Tuesday classes Sep > Dec 24:
17/09, 24/09, 01/10, 8/10, 15/10, 22/10, 5/11, 12/11, 19/11, 26/11
Thursdays
@Maison de la solidarité, Salle Zap, Rue du viaduc 133, 1050 Ixelles
7-8:15 pm intermediate 1
8:15-8:45 pm shines level 2 (int 1 & 2)
8:45-10 pm intermediate 2
Thursday classes Sept > Dec 24:
19/09, 26/09, 03/10, 10/10, 17/10, 24/10, 7/11, 14/11, 21/11, 28/11
Sundays
@Maison de la solidarité, Salle Zap, Rue du viaduc 133, 1050 Ixelles
3-4:15 pm beginners
4:15-4:45 pm shines level 1 (beg & adv beg)
4:45-6 pm advanced beginners
6-7:15 pm intermediate 1
7:15-7:45 pm shines level 2 (int 1 & int 2)
Sunday classes Sep > Dec 24:
15/09, 22/09, 6/10, 13/10, 20/10, 27/10, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 01/12
Prices Classes
Every class is 1h15 + 30' shines for free
You can take up to 6 classes a week
Classes run from 15.09.24 till 01.12.24
Card is only valid during those 10 weeks
You can make up for a lost class in another studio or on another day. (New students are welcome to join up until the 3rd class, after that please contact us for a private to get you up to speed with the material before joining.)
Standard Pricing (9.5€/h = 12€/75')
Trial class: 15€
10 class card: 120€ (12€/75')
20 class card: 220€ (11€/75')
30 class card: 300€ (10€/75')
40 class card: 360€ (9€/75')
Drop in classes not possible.
Transfer to bank account nr New York Salsa Belgium: BE82 0018 4719 7268 or pay by QR or card.
workshops
Workshops
SUMMER WORKSHOPS 2024
All classes take place in La Maison De La Solidarité - salle zap, Rue viaduc 133, 1050 Ixelles. 10€/class, one time 10€ reduction as of 6th and 11th class. Registration through: info@studionysalsa.be
Tuesday 23rd of July:
7-8pm: Chacha partnerwork open level
8-9pm: Chacha shines open level
9-10pm: Chacha partnerwork int 1&2
Thursday 25th of July:
7-8pm: Improve your turns open level
8-9pm: Turning partnerwork open level
9-10pm: Turning partnerwork int1&2
Tuesday 30th of July:
7-8pm: Clean up your basic shines open level
8-9pm: Integrate basic handtosses in your partnerwork open level
9-10pm: Synchopated shines class int1&2
Thursday 1st of August:
7-8pm: Partnerwork hammerlock combo's open level
8-9pm: Partnerwork Flare & walk combo's int1&2
9-10pm: Theory: Salsa Music - different genres
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MUSIC WORKSHOPS FOR SALSA DANCERS
Tuesday 13th of August & Thursday 15th of August 2024, each time between 7 and 10pm. Price: 30€/day - 50€/2days. Not possible to take per hour.
In these classes you will learn to listen to and play the basic rhythms of handheld instruments which will help you maintain your timing and tempo as a dancer. All instruments are provided for the participants. Each class is 1h.
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Tuesday 13th of August:
Class 1: Clave
Class 2: Campana
Class 3: Integration Clave & Campana
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Thursday 15th of August:
Class 4: Guiro
Class 5: Maracas
Class 6: Integration all 4 minor instruments
parties
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We organize social parties once a month on a Friday night in Brussels alternating between 2 venues. Our parties are 100% salsa and mixed by DJ Oscar.
Friday 23rd of August 2024 !!!CANCELLED!!!
8 pm - 1:30am, 10€ @ La Cellule 133
Avenue Ducpétiaux laan 133a, 1060 St-Gillis
Friday 20th of September 2024
8 pm - Midnight, 5€ @ Bar Bellevue / Hotel Meininger
Quai du Hainaut 33, 1080 Molenbeek-Saint-Jean
Friday 25th of October 2024 (tbc)
8 pm - 1:30am, 10€ @ La Cellule 133
Avenue Ducpétiaux laan 133a, 1060 St-Gillis
Friday 15th of November 2024
8 pm - Midnight, 5€ @ Bar Bellevue / Hotel Meininger
Quai du Hainaut 33, 1080 Molenbeek-Saint-Jean
Friday 27th of December 2024 (tbc)
8 pm - 1:30am, 10€ @ La Cellule 133
Avenue Ducpétiaux laan 133a, 1060 St-Gillis
book us​
We organise initiations for teambuildings, demonstrations on street markets in summertime, workshops in schools, perform shows at company events, and create latin choreographies for weddings and other personal events.
Some events and clients of the past years:
Deloitte Waver, City Landen, European Commission, VUB, Electrolux, Eventbureau alternative, De Centrale Gent, Sablon Summer, Lydian Lawfirm.
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Reviews from students
“There are plenty of good dancers but not all are good teachers...Oscar and Joke are both”
Elise Elise
“They both have an amazing understanding of the art and are always available to answer your concerns”
Ankush Diwan
“I fell in love with salsa because of Oscar and Joke. They are remarkable instructors blessed with patience and clarity. Their classes are inclusive, fun, and intellectual”
Fazlisya Ramly
New York Salsa Belgium vzw
info@studionysalsa.be | Tel: 0495.40.84.25 (Joke) | Tel: 0495.40.84.25 (Oscar)
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Tuesday studio:
@ GC De Maalbeek, rue Général Leman 120, 1040 Etterbeek
Thursday & Sunday studio:
@Maison de la solidarite, Salle Zap, Rue du viaduc 133a, 1050 Ixelles
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Bank account nr New York Salsa Belgium: BE82 0018 4719 7268