SalsaFanatics

Home
Canada
Ottawa, ON
SalsaFanatics

Directions Website

Since 1999, we have been teaching Salsa, Merengue, and Cha-Cha-cha. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1sKcp4Gw7Y&t=44s

We offer a fun and relax environment while learning proper lead/follow, from basic steps to intricate Salsa moves.

11/02/2026

Hello Salsa Int/Adv class
A reminder that the class starts tonight at 630pm!!

10/28/2026

10/20/2026

Salsa dancers believe they need to learn more moves to become better dancers, but that's not usually the issue. The challenge is remembering what you know when it matters most.
Dancers learn patterns in class, practice them with their peers and feel confident. But once the music starts playing, sometimes the mind goes blank, and suddenly you can’t remember what to do next.
Salsa isn’t about how many moves you know. It’s about how quickly you can recall them, connect them, and use them naturally while dancing.
Learning Salsa moves and actually knowing how to dance are two completely different things.
Memorizing individual patterns is one skill. Connecting them fluidly throughout an entire song is another.
Here's my suggestion,
- stop chasing more moves. Execute the ones you already know.
- Focus on practicing fewer patterns until you can recall and execute them without hesitation.
- Break your moves into small, repeatable sequences and give each one a simple, memorable label. This helps your brain retrieve patterns faster and makes it easier to transition from one move to the next.
- The same concept applies to styling for followers. Learn and practice a short sequence of footwork or an armstyle. Apply it repeatedly in class until the muscle memory is there. You can never practice it too many times in class. 😊
Out on the dance floor, you pick and choose the moments to add styling. Follow first, style second 😊
When you train this way, the uncertainty starts to fade. Instead of freezing or scrambling to remember your next move, you can stay present, enjoy the music, and dance with confidence.

At our SalsaFanatics' class, We teach single moves, then connect it to patterns. Come join our class and dance with more confidence!!!!!!

Plenty of free parking!!!

07/04/2026

First time in years since we danced at Rahim’s Friday Salsa. The venue has changed area in the church and we enjoyed this place a lot!!! Also it’s always nice to see some familiar faces!!!

06/03/2026

Hello all,

UPDATE: THE CLASS IS NOW FULL!! Thank you for the overwhelmingly response!!! We will take a waitlist request and will keep you posted in the late summer.

Please note: For our Int/Adv class, we generally require a minimum of 2 years of "Salsa" dance experience. :)

We have 'tentatively' secured a spot at Patro d'Ottawa in the fall. We will only be offering an Intermediate/Advance class. Please note, that the room has a limited space. Please email us at your earliest convenience to see if there are enough interests and to determine if we will proceed or cancel the class. Payment by etransfer to salsafanatics@gmail to secure your spot will be due by September 14, 2026. We need a minimum of 10 people. Once we reach the minimum, we will send out a reminder for the due payment to secure the spot.

Where: Patro d'Ottawa 40 Cobourg Street

When: September 21 to October 26 (No class on October 12 as it is a statutory holiday)

Time: 6:00pm to 7:15pm

Reservation: Required by email as space is limited (for now).

Cost: $85

Address

40 Cobourg Street
Ottawa, ON
K1N8Z6

Website

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrDONk_Z6jA, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ah4SdHk8Hck, https://www.youtube.com/watch?

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when SalsaFanatics posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.