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 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.
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 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.
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 level 1 (beginners & adv beginners)
8:45-10 pm advanced beginners
Tuesday classes January > March 25:
14/01, 21/01, 28/01, 04/02, 11/02, 18/02, 25/02, 11/03, 18/03, 25/03
Free initiation for beginners: Tuesday 7/01 from 7 - 8:15pm, please register here
Thursdays
@Maison de la solidarité, Salle Zap, Rue du viaduc 133, 1050 Ixelles
7-8:15 pm intermediate 1
8:15-8:45 pm open footwork level 2 (int 1 & 2)
8:45-10 pm intermediate 2
Thursday classes January > March 25:
16/01, 23/01, 30/01, 06/02, 13/02, 20/02, 27/02, 13/03, 20/03, 27/03 Free initiation for beginners: Thursday 9/01 from 7 - 8:15 pm, please register here
Sundays
@Maison de la solidarité, Salle Zap, Rue du viaduc 133, 1050 Ixelles
3-4:15 pm beginners
4:15-4:45 pm open footwork level 1 (beg & adv beg)
4:45-6 pm advanced beginners
6-6:30 pm open footwork level 2 (int 1 & int 2)
6:30-7:45 pm intermediate 1
Sunday classes January > March 25:
19/01, 26/01, 02/02, 09/02, 16/02, 23/02, 02/03, 16/03, 23/03, 30/03 Free initiation for beginners: Sunday 12/01 from 3 - 4:15 pm, please register here
Prices Classes
Every class is 1h15 + 30' shines for free
You can take up to 6 classes a week
Classes run from 14.01.25 till 30.03.25
Card is only valid during those 10 weeks
You can make up for a lost class in another studio or on another day.
Standard Pricing (9.5€/h = 12€/75')
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 - new students only accepted until 3rd class (or contact us for private)
Transfer to bank account nr New York Salsa Belgium: BE82 0018 4719 7268 or pay by QR or card.
workshops
Workshops
XMASS WORKSHOPS DECEMBER 2024
12€/class - Registration through: info@studionysalsa.be
Tuesday 17th of December - for beginners & advanced beginners:
@ GC De Maalbeek, Rue General Leman 118, 1040 Etterbeek
7-8:15pm: Ladies styling & Body movement with Joke
7-8:15pm: Timing & rhythm class with Oscar
8:25 - 9:40 pm: CBL Variations - partnerwork class
Thursday 19th of December - for intermediate 1 & 2 levels:
@ La Maison De La Solidarité - salle zap, Rue viaduc 133, 1050 Ixelles.
7:15-8:30pm: Ladies styling & Body movement with Joke
8:45-10pm: Popular social partnerwork
Sunday 22nd of December - for ALL levels:
@ La Maison De La Solidarité - salle zap, Rue viaduc 133, 1050 Ixelles.
3-4pm: Cha-cha open level
4-8pm: Practica for everyone - let's dance!
MUSIC WORKSHOPS FOR SALSA DANCERS
Sunday 6th of April - workshop of 3h45 - Price: 45€ (Not possible to take per hour)
In this workshop 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.
Breakdown of the class:
15 - 16:15 Clave & Campana
16:15 - 17:30 Guiro & Maracas
17:30 - 18:45: Integration all 4 minor instruments
parties
We organize social parties once a month in Brussels.
Our parties are 100% salsa and mixed by DJ Oscar.
Practica 4 students - Sunday 22nd of December 2024
3 pm - 8pm, 3€ @ Maison de la solidarite - Salle Zap
Rue du viaduc 133, 1050 Ixelles
Sunday 9th of March 2025
4pm - 9pm matinee party, 7€ @ GC De Markten
Rue du vieux marché aux grains 5, 1000 Bruxelles
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
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
Thursday & 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