Published: 02 Nov 2024 by Alyssa, High Wycombe
This November, keep the warmth and rhythm going with our Salsa and Bachata dance courses at Latin Shine Dance Academy in High Wycombe! (...)
Published: 01 Oct 2024 by Alyssa, High Wycombe
Please note that there will be no classes on 8th and 9th of October, and we will resume from the 15th and 16th.
Published: 23 Sep 2024 by Alyssa, High Wycombe
This October, step into the vibrant world of Latin dance with our new Salsa and Bachata dance courses at Latin Shine Dance Academy in High Wycombe! (...)
Published: 28 Aug 2024 by Alyssa, High Wycombe
We're excited to unveil our latest Salsa and Bachata dance courses, designed to keep the energy high and the dance floor sizzling. Whether you’re a first-timer eager to experience the magic of Latin dance or a seasoned dancer looking to refine your skills, our doors are open to everyone. (...)
Bachata is a beautiful and close dance, that originated in the Dominican Republic in the 1960s as a fusion of Merengue, Bolero, and Son Cubano. Following Salsa, Bachata is the second most prominent Latin American music and dance genre in the world, and it has grown extremely popular in the United Kingdom. At Latin Shine Dance Company, we offer our students fundamentals of traditional Bachata dancing with the focus on Sensual variant.
Sensual Bachata was created by Korke Escalona, that introduced to the dance a more complex follower and leader patterns, body isolations, and a stronger representation of individual musicality through body movement and partner connection. In his words, Korke interpreted the instruments with longer movements and isolations, in other words, a higher corporal expression. Without dismissing the origins and keeping the essence of the traditional bachata.
Ready to start learning: Learn about our Bachata Classes in High Wycombe
Ref: Korke and Judith official website: https://korkeyjudith.com/
LA-style salsa is the style of salsa dancing popularized in Los Angeles and is one of the most popular forms of salsa dancing in the world. It is danced in the slot, similar to New York-style salsa but is distinguished for being danced on1 rather than on2.
Originally, LA-style salsa had a reputation for being showy with flashy moves and big tricks, and was popularized by the Vazquez Brothers (Luiz Vazquez, Francisco Vazquez, and Johny Vazquez) who were exemplars of that style.
However, more recently, people have come to use the term “LA-style” salsa synonymously with “on1 salsa”, referring to the timing of the dance rather than a particular dance style.
Ready to start learning: Learn about our Salsa Classes in High Wycombe
Our beginner dance classes are run in a friendly and professional environment, designed to help you to learn new skills in a relaxed settings. Join us weekly to meet new like-minded people. No partner required.
Do you have a special celebration upcoming, need help with a wedding dance routine or simply interested in taking your dancing skills to the next level, contact our team to learn more about private dance class lessons.
Martin and Alyssa are trained professional latin dancers with years of experience. Alyssa has been dancing for more than 15 years, while Martin has been dancing for roughly 9 years. Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha Cha, Merengue, and Cumbia are their specialties.
Martin's latin dance journey began in London, United Kingdom. He discovered his love for dancing as a modest student with no prior dance experience. What began as a weekly one-hour hobby had grown into a six-nights-a-week addiction. He then found bachata and became a member of London's first Island Touch team. He frequently attends international congresses to learn from the finest in order to advance his newly discovered interest. He had the opportunity of performing with Ataca and Alemana, taking many bachata workshops with Korke and Judith (the creators of Sensual Bachata), and learning alongside Alyssa at international congresses.
Alyssa began dancing Salsa and Bachata with her mother as a hobby, but she quickly realised she had fallen in love with Latin dance. She was invited to join the 'Prodigy Salsa Company' in California during her first year, and she stayed with them for a few years, dancing and performing all around the West Coast of the United States. When she moved to the UK, she continued her passion by joining the 'Diablo Dance Company' and teaching salsa and bachata in a variety of London locations, assisting individuals in reaching their full potential in a pleasant and comfortable environment. She has since performed at a variety of venues and congresses in the United Kingdom and Europe. She is passionate about assisting others in learning, and she teaches at a pace that is 'just right' for each student so that they may master and enjoy the thrill of dance.
