Learn to dance with Oscar & Joke in Brussels
About us
Hi there!
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 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.
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.
Hope to see you soon!
Joke & Oscar
group classes
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 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 with 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.
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.
Tuesdays
@ GC De Maalbeek, Rue Géneral Leman 118, 1040 Etterbeek
7-8:15 pm beginners
8:15-8:45 pm open footwork
8:45-10 pm advanced beginners
Free initiation before start season - register here
Tuesday 18.04.2023 at 7:30 - 8:45 pm
Remaining dates Tuesday classes January > March 2023: 14.03, 21.03, 28.03
Dates Tuesday classes April > June 2023:
25.04, 02.05, 09.05, 16.05, 23.05, 30.05, 06.06, 13.06, 20.06, 27.06
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)
7:45-9 pm intermediate 2
Free initiations before start season - register here
Sunday 23.04.2023 at 3:30 - 4:45 pm & at 5:30 - 6:45 pm
Remaining dates Sunday classes January> March 2023: 12.03, 19.03, 26.03
Dates Sunday classes April > June 2023:
30.04, 07.05, 14.05, 21.05, 28.05, 04.06, 11.06, 18.06, 25.06, 02.07
Thursdays (no partnerwork - every 2 weeks)
@Maison de la solidarité, Salle Zap, Rue du viaduc 133, 1050 Ixelles
7-8 pm Ladies Styling - Focus on armwork & general styling
8-9 pm Body Movement (open for leaders & followers)
Dates Thursday classes March > June 2023:
23.03, 27.04, 11.05, 25.05, 01.06, 15.06, 29.06
Prices Partnerwork classes
Every class is 1h15 + 30' shines for free
You can take up to 6 classes a week
Classes run from 17.01.23 till 28.03.23
Card is only valid during those 10 weeks
You can make up for a lost class in another studio or day.
Standard Pricing
Walk in / Trial class: 15€
10 class card: 105€
20 class card: 170€
30 class card: 220€
40 class card: 255€
Bank account nr New York Salsa Belgium: BE82 0018 4719 7268 or pay cash or by phone payconiq app
workshops
Workshops
MUSIC WORKSHOPS FOR SALSA DANCERS
New dates to be confirmed
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 1h15.
Class 1: Clave
Class 2: Cowbell
Class 3: Guiro
Class 4: Maracas
Class 5: Review all minor instruments and putting it together
Class 6: Review all minor instruments and putting it together
parties
Upcoming dates
Practica dates - Studio NY Salsa Students only:
02.10.22 6:30 - 10pm @La Maison De La Solidarité, Rue du viaduc 133, Salle Zap, 1050 Ixelles
20.12.22 6:45 - 10pm @De Maalbeek, Rue Général Leman 118,1040 Etterbeek
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.
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
want to
stay
in touch ?
New York Salsa Belgium vzw
info@studionysalsa.be | Tel: 0495.40.84.25 (Joke) | Tel: 0495.40.84.25 (Oscar)
Tuesday studio:
@ GC De Maalbeek, rue Général Leman 120, 1040 Etterbeek
Saturday studio:
@Maison de quartier Malibran, Salle à Rythme, Rue de la digue 10, 1050 Ixelles
Sunday studio:
@Maison de la solidarite, Salle Zap, Rue du viaduc 133a, 1050 Ixelles
Bank account nr New York Salsa Belgium: BE82 0018 4719 7268