Salsa Dance
by Julie Richardson

Salsa is a popular, upbeat, flirtatious dance with its roots firmly in Cuba. Salsa has many forms (Cumbia, LA, and Miami) and is known for syncopated footwork combined with a quick flick of the foot, light turns, twists and spins that express the incredible energy of the music. Students will learn the basic four count step, partnering (leading and following), dips, turns and direction changes. Technique is strongly emphasized.

Minors 13 & up welcome; No experience necessary; wear comfortable clothing and shoes, preferably a shoe or heel with a slick sole; bring a water bottle.

6 day course

Julie Strobel/Richardson is a dance and fitness educator and director of Julie’s Jazz & Dance Pizzazz Company in Moscow, Idaho. Her dance and fitness education includes a Bachelor’s degree in Corporate Fitness followed by Masters of Science in Dance Pedagogy. Julie continues her education by attending educational seminars and workshops. She has also been an invited guest teacher at various workshops for dance studios, companies, and universities. For 16 years she has directed and choreographed students (ages 5 to adult) in many dance genres. Company members perform for talent shows, Company shows, half-time for athletics and competitions (regional and national).

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