The Moves & Progression

Ideally you will start in a Beginners' classs, then progress through Improvers, then Intermediates to the Advanced class, but there are no rigid rules so speak to me when you feel you are ready to move up a class or even skip one of the levels.

Level	Classes
Beginner	Monday at Pals Tuesday at Pals Wednesday at Kesgrave
Improver	Tuesday at Pals Wednesday at Kesgrave
Intermediate	Monday at Pals
Advanced	Tuesday at Pals

The moves are nearly all known by their Spanish names but don't be put off because after a little while it all becomes second nature. The names are the calls given when we all dance together in rueda (the cuban wheel). With a few tweaks all the moves can also be done when you are partner dancing.

Here are examples of the moves that are taught within the different classes. I aim to include a mix of old favourites plus new moves in each of the classes. In that way you can build your repertoire progressively. We do not expect perfection only enjoyment! Have fun!

**Syllabus for the different levels**
Beginner	Improver	Intermediate/ Advanced
Dile que no Inside Turn Croqueta Sacala Lola Exhibela Guapea Dame enchufe Pasan las manos Caramelo Chocolate Abajo Arriba Sombrero	All beginner moves plus: Kentucky Coca Cola Dame dos Cadaneta no El dos Festival de pelota Enchufe doble Enchufe al medio Cero Ocho Adios Adios con la hermana Dame p'arriba Enchufe p'arriba Bayamo Dame por fuera Enchufe para Espana Dame me gusta The Feast No le lleges Enchufe y quedate Un tarro	All improver moves plus: La rosa Escalera Lombriz/Se quedo/P'arriba Siete loco con coca cola Completa complicado Dame tres Saludos Bayamo por abajo Adios con toda la familia Festival de adios Siete pose La ruleta Rosca Paseala Dos con cuba El dedo Montana Patin Treinta y tres Setenta 2 unfold Mariposa plus many many more.....

We also do the following footwork shines as a warm-up sequence.

**Syllabus for the different levels**
Beginner	Improver	Intermediate/ Advanced
Basic footwork: forward step walk back basic side to side mambo cross-over Plus Over-under Full turn Forward half turn Side extension Side turn Pivot turn Traveling cross-over Along the line Bow tie Suzie Q Flash	All beginner steps plus: Bicycle Suzie Q extension Zig zag Full flash	Same as Improver steps

Please speak to me when you feel you are ready to move up a class.

Once you have mastered all these, and can call the moves, you are ADVANCED. Go dance!

Music:

I am often asked about what music to buy and where to get it from. This is my fave list - hope you like it too.