Salsa Mundial is located in The Creekside Mall.
3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32607
Classes are priced individually or in prepaid packages. See our class pricing page for more information.
No partner needed!
Wear clothing and shoes that are comfortable and do not restrict your movement. Ladies are discouraged from wearing high heels to their first class. Once a student has progressed beyond the beginner level, dance shoes are recommended, especially for ladies. Both ladies’ and men’s latin dance shoes have a suede sole that aids in turning and prevents ankle and knee strain while dancing.
If you have never taken any Salsa and/or Bachata classes before, please start with our amazing Beginner A class. If you have taken some lessons before but you’re unsure which level to take, please let our staff at the front desk know. They will find an instructor who will direct you to the correct class.
The Beginner A class introduces you to the rhythm and timing of the music and technique in leading and following. You will learn basic footwork, dance positions, connections between partners, and some basic pattern with your partner. The Beginner B class is for dancers who learned the basic steps and moves. You will be introduced to a little more complicated patterns to supplement your dancing. You will be required to take a test to attend this class. Please see the class syllabi page for a list of moves covered in each level.
All the students need to take a test to go to the next level. (Unless the instructor informs you that you may move up.)
If you want to move up to Intermediate level from Beginner B level, there are some requirements for both the leaders and the followers.
For the leaders…
1. Being able to find the first count with the music and initiate your basic step by yourself.
2. Being able to do basic steps on count with the music.
3. Remembering all names of the moves in syllabus.
4. Being able to lead your partner with the moves in syllabus.
For the followers…
1. Being able to follow with correct arm position and footwork
2. Being able to dance with correct movement.
If you want to move up to Advanced level from Intermediate level (Salsa), the following are the requirements, and have to take a test by Koji.
For the leaders…
1. Remembering all names of the moves in syllabus.
2. Being able to lead your partner with each move with music in syllabus.
For the followers…
1. Being able to follow with correct footwork.
2. Being able to respond to the lead correctly.
If you would like to take a test, please come 15 minutes before class starts. One of the instructors will test your skill levels.
You can find them on the class syllabi page.
Salsa Mundial specializes in On1 Salsa and Bachata. Additionally, on Tuesdays, we offer a variety hour class covering a range of topics such as On2 Salsa, Cha Cha, ladies’ styling, and role reversal techniques. Check our calendar page to see our current class schedule. We recommend all dancers, regardless of experience, to attend the Beginner A class during your first visit to our studio.
Yes! If you are ready to purchase dance shoes, and not sure where to start, see the front desk. Staff and instructors are happy to help you before or after class decide which type of shoes are best for you.
