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 twice 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 about 30 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

So. You've decided to give it a try? Great!

We teach twice 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 3 different levels of classes: in the beginners we start from 0 and teach you the basic foundations of the dance. In intermediate 1 you'll learn variations on those basic figures. The thematic classes for the intermediate 2 and advanced level will offer you themes 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! 

Every Tuesday

GC De Maalbeek, Rue du cornet 97, 1040 Etterbeek

7-8:15 pm beginners

8:15-8:45 pm open footwork

8:45-10 pm intermediate 1

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Dates autumn 2020: 29.09, 6.10, 13.10, 20.10, 27.10 (cancelled), 17.11(cancelled),  24.11, 1.12, 8.12, 15.12, 22.12 (the 10th class you can take either on Tuesday 20.12 or next season in January. We will provide an extra class for the one lost.)

Every Sunday

Maison de la solidarité, Salle Zap, Rue du viaduc 133a, 1050 Ixelles

4-5:15 pm beginners

5:15-5:45 pm open footwork

5:45-7 pm intermediate 1

7-8:15 pm intermediate 2 & advanced theme classes*

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Dates: winter/spring 2020:  27.09, 4.10, 11.10, 18.10, 25.10, 15.11(cancelled), 22.11, 29.11, 6.12, 13.12, 20.12

*Upcoming themes for intermediates & advanced

27.09 & 4.10: cha cha cha shines & partnerwork

11.10 & 18.10: body movement in partnerwork

25.10 & 15.11 spinning & turns: solo & partnerwork

22.11 & 29.11: dance on clave shines & partnerwork

6.12 & 13.12: pimp up your basics 

Bank account nr New York Salsa Belgium: BE82 0018 4719 7268 or pay cash or by phone payconiq app

Music Classes for dancers

In 3 workshops of 2hours we teach you how to play all the minor percussion instruments that contribute to creating a salsa song.

55€/3 workshops

max. 13 participants

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Dates: (always from 5 to 6:30pm)

Date TBC Clave & Guiro

Date TBC Campana & Maracas

Date TBC Integrating all

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Location: La maison de la solidarité, Rue viaduc 133, 1050 Ixelles (Sunday Studio)

Intro to 3  styles 

Bachata, Cha Cha & Pachanga

This is an open level class, meaning: we will take time to teach the basics + give some variation of basic steps & give you a short choreo at the end of each class.

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10€/class or 25€/3 classes

max. 20 participants

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Dates: (always from 6:45 - 8pm)

Date TBC Bachata

Date TBC Cha Cha Cha

Date TBC Pachanga

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Location: La maison de la solidarité, Rue viaduc 133, 1050 Ixelles (Sunday Studio)

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We organise "Salsa Clasica" parties on a regular basis, once every 6 weeks on a Tuesdaynight for our own students to be able to practice in a social setting but as well for everyone else looking for some fun! All welcome!

Upcoming dates

Due to Covid 19, all parties are cancelled until further notice.

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GC De Maalbeek, Rue du cornet 97, 1040 Etterbeek 

5€ entrance, nice wooden floor, cheap drinks and great oldskool salsa music by DJ Oscar

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